Title: Project Manager -Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight - Probate & Family Court

Pay Grade: Management

Starting Pay: $91,356.20

Departmental Mission Statement: To deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable and efficient forum to resolve family and probate legal matters and to and to assist and protect all individuals, families and children in an impartial and respectful manner.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
http://www.mass.gov/courts/probateandfamilycourt/index.html

Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is designated as a management position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Position Summary: The Project Manager will be a Trial Court employee within the Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court and will work full-time for the Office of Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight (OAGCO). The Project Manager works closely with the Assistant Deputy Court Administrator, other Trial Court Departments, and external stakeholders and organizations regarding duties and activities regarding assigned duties with the OAGCO project scope.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from the Assistant Deputy Court Administrator of the Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court in performing duties in accordance with established guidelines.

Duties: Responsible for the ongoing planning, implementation, and management of the project;

Works closely with the Assistant Deputy Court Administrator, other Trial Court Departments, and external stakeholders and organizations regarding duties and activities;

Monitors project goals and prepares reports for the Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court and the Deputy Court Administrator);

Manages employees regarding assigned duties with the OAGCO project scope;

Oversees data collection and reporting;

Maintains communication with all stakeholders;

Oversees and monitors the performance of external service providers;

Develops and implements innovations to address issues with current OAGCO policies;

Works directly with Registers, Judges and court staff on any new implementations within OAGCO and new project updates;

May be asked to visit court divisions in person to train staff;

Measures and tracks changes to the guardianship system developed through the OAGCO;

Performs other duties as required.

Job Competencies: All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to prove efficiency in the following areas:

Ethics and Values Communicates and demonstrates the ethical standards and values of the Probate and Family Court Department and the Trial Court.

Mission Understands, upholds, and communicates the mission of the Probate and Family Court Department and the Trial Court.

Applied Knowledge Skillfully applies knowledge and skills to successfully perform complex legal analysis, research, preparing legal memoranda and other documents.

Problem Solving Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues arising within the Probate and Family Court Department initiating corrective action.

Leadership Demonstrates an ability to supervise, manage, and drive employee performance and professional development.

Commitment to Diversity Promotes diversity through understanding and respect, using and effective communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Customer Service Consistently demonstrates courtesy and professionalism in interacting with other Probate and Family Court Department and the Trial Court employees and the public.

Collaboration Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared Probate and Family Court Department goals.

Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for the position of Project Manager:

Bachelor’s degree and (5) Five years of professional court related experience, preferably with the Probate & Family Court; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a graduate degree in public health, public administration, or law related is preferred.

Experience working with the court and justice-system partners;

Demonstrated expertise in project development, implementation, and evaluation;

Ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative and program activities;

Strong degree of flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects and complex situations;

Ability to produce professional proposals, and reports;

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, judges, employees and government agency employees; and

Demonstrated ability to identify problems and to develop feasible solutions;