Fulton County Government
DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, JUVENILE COURT
Fulton County Government, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, JUVENILE COURT
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Overview As Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court, you will step into a mission‑critical leadership role, strengthening programs that directly impact safety, stability, and opportunity for young people. This position leads multidisciplinary teams and drives innovation across one of Georgia’s most dynamic juvenile court systems.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational advocacy systems, including CHINS, probation, GAL functions, and mediation practices.
Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams across legal, social services, education, and behavioral accountability programs.
Ability to manage complex court operations, including case flow, staffing, and program performance.
Skill in data‑driven decision‑making to guide policy, staffing, and operational improvements.
Ability to respond effectively in high‑risk, high‑pressure situations with sound judgment and a trauma‑informed approach.
Ability to coordinate multi‑agency interventions with DFCS, schools, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree with emphasis in Public, Business, or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or related fields, supplemented by four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a court system or related area, including two (2) years of supervisory experience at a senior management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Juris Doctorate is not required but may substitute for a master’s degree and is preferred.
Licensing Requirements Valid State of Georgia driver’s license or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requires knowledge of principles and practices of public, business, or judicial/court administration; all laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations; court practices and procedures; legal terminology related to court operations; techniques used to conduct legal research. Thorough knowledge of fiscal administration, technology management, and human resources is preferred.
Requires skill in supervising staff, organizing and prioritizing work, developing and managing budgets, delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused service, resolving problems and making decisions, using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation, and other software to research legal issues, organize and analyze information, prepare reports, and create and deliver effective presentations. Oversees court systems, programs, and/or legal administrative operations; builds sustainable working relationships with other county personnel, officials, and the public; communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public; generates enthusiasm and support for program objectives.
Essential Duties Leads daily operations of court services, including Court Administration, Court and Family Services, Clerk of Court’s Office, Behavioral Health Services, and Probation Services. Plans, organizes and directs court operations, designs and implements business strategies, and improves court operations. Represents the Chief Administrative Officer in their absence.
Builds a strong management team to fulfill the mission of the Court and meets strategic, operational and programmatic goals. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff; makes hiring, promotion, and termination recommendations; establishes workloads and priorities; handles employee concerns; conducts performance appraisals; ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures.
Develops programmatic and fiscal infrastructure, interprets policies and procedures, ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and maintains quality assurance and customer service standards. Works with judges and the Chief Administrative Officer to identify key performance measures; serves as senior advisor on juvenile court matters; maintains community support and collaboration with partners.
Performance Metrics and Physical Requirements Typical duties involve sitting, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, reaching, twisting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Requires occasional exertion up to 10 pounds. Decision‑making involves interpretive choices; complexity is strategic; contact purpose includes negotiation/defense; authority is managerial.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
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Overview As Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court, you will step into a mission‑critical leadership role, strengthening programs that directly impact safety, stability, and opportunity for young people. This position leads multidisciplinary teams and drives innovation across one of Georgia’s most dynamic juvenile court systems.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational advocacy systems, including CHINS, probation, GAL functions, and mediation practices.
Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams across legal, social services, education, and behavioral accountability programs.
Ability to manage complex court operations, including case flow, staffing, and program performance.
Skill in data‑driven decision‑making to guide policy, staffing, and operational improvements.
Ability to respond effectively in high‑risk, high‑pressure situations with sound judgment and a trauma‑informed approach.
Ability to coordinate multi‑agency interventions with DFCS, schools, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree with emphasis in Public, Business, or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or related fields, supplemented by four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a court system or related area, including two (2) years of supervisory experience at a senior management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Juris Doctorate is not required but may substitute for a master’s degree and is preferred.
Licensing Requirements Valid State of Georgia driver’s license or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requires knowledge of principles and practices of public, business, or judicial/court administration; all laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations; court practices and procedures; legal terminology related to court operations; techniques used to conduct legal research. Thorough knowledge of fiscal administration, technology management, and human resources is preferred.
Requires skill in supervising staff, organizing and prioritizing work, developing and managing budgets, delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused service, resolving problems and making decisions, using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation, and other software to research legal issues, organize and analyze information, prepare reports, and create and deliver effective presentations. Oversees court systems, programs, and/or legal administrative operations; builds sustainable working relationships with other county personnel, officials, and the public; communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public; generates enthusiasm and support for program objectives.
Essential Duties Leads daily operations of court services, including Court Administration, Court and Family Services, Clerk of Court’s Office, Behavioral Health Services, and Probation Services. Plans, organizes and directs court operations, designs and implements business strategies, and improves court operations. Represents the Chief Administrative Officer in their absence.
Builds a strong management team to fulfill the mission of the Court and meets strategic, operational and programmatic goals. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff; makes hiring, promotion, and termination recommendations; establishes workloads and priorities; handles employee concerns; conducts performance appraisals; ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures.
Develops programmatic and fiscal infrastructure, interprets policies and procedures, ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and maintains quality assurance and customer service standards. Works with judges and the Chief Administrative Officer to identify key performance measures; serves as senior advisor on juvenile court matters; maintains community support and collaboration with partners.
Performance Metrics and Physical Requirements Typical duties involve sitting, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, reaching, twisting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Requires occasional exertion up to 10 pounds. Decision‑making involves interpretive choices; complexity is strategic; contact purpose includes negotiation/defense; authority is managerial.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
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