This position plans, coordinates and supervises the daily functions and activities of Municipal Court; ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete court and other public records; and performs related supervisory, administrative and clerical work as required. The incumbent works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Administers the daily activities of the Municipal Court, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations; Supervises subordinate staff; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, selecting new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, approving employee discipline and discharge as appropriate. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; makes recommendations for improvement as necessary; offers training, advice and assistance as needed; Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time; Coordinates case scheduling and tracking; allocates personnel and resources to accomplish the orderly processing of court cases; investigates problems that affect case flow and implements corrective measures; Oversees and participates in the preparation, indexing and maintenance of accurate, complete and confidential court records; Directs the maintenance, retention and disposal of public records for the City of Columbia; Assists defendants, complainants, attorneys, solicitors, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, jurors, magistrates, and others in completing various legal forms as required for court; Ensures that all fines and fees due the court are collected and processed accurately and in a timely manner; Coordinates Municipal Court matters with those of S.C. Court Administration, other courts, City/county divisions and departments, and outside agencies as appropriate; Attends all City Council and judges’ meetings; Performs general administrative and clerical duties as required, including but not limited to typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.; Receives and responds to employee / public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding policies and procedures in areas of responsibility; Attends staff, committee and City meetings as required; Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in political science, legal studies, business administration or closely related field;
Four (4) years of relevant prior experience;
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.