Juvenile Court Director G126

Juvenile Court Director G126

Salary

$59,494.53 Annually

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000467

Department

Superior Court

Division

Juvenile Court

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for directing and managing all operations of the divisions of Juvenile Court and Juvenile Drug Court in coordination with and under the general direction of the Judges of Juvenile Court.

• Develops and directs the implementation of new and revised policies, establishing goals, standards, objectives, and procedures.
• Oversees the preparation of the Department's annual program plans, to ensure compliance with Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Supervises, monitors, evaluates, and manages non-clerk staff employed with the court.
• Administers, develops, and directs the preparation of annual and supplemental budgets; presents budget proposals to the county's budget committee and City Council.
• Directs, manages, and monitors financial operations of the Court, maintains oversight over the fund balance of two fiscal budgets in addition to preparing and submitting data and financial. Includes development of budget, budget research, and monitoring for cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving all purchasing and financial transactions by employees of the Juvenile Court.
• Review and process payment of all invoices for attorneys serving in court as counsel or guardian ad litem.
• Review and process payment of all invoices for third-party vendors who provide services to the Court.
• Negotiate and implement all contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and MOU's entered by the court.
• Serves as Grant Director, applies for grants, and prepares and submits data and formal reports.
• Oversees the operation of the CHINS program.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court to ensure compliance with laws regarding Juvenile Court records (responsible for maintenance of Juvenile Court records, all pleadings are filed in the clerks office, reporting of disposition to outside agencies as required by law).
• Serves as the principal liaison with Judges, Court personnel, vendors, federal, state, and local court, government, and grant agencies.
• Attends weekly Court staff meetings, with the Juvenile Court Judges and Clerk of Court.
• Coordinates with the Clerk of Juvenile Court regarding scheduling conflicts for attorneys and appointed attorneys for delinquency and dependency cases.
• Implements new programs to improve the operation of all divisions of the Court.
• Addresses and responds to policy and procedural inquiries and complaints from employees, members of the public, and other governmental agencies.
• Receives payment of supervision fees and restitution as ordered by the court and disburses such funds in the manner authorized in the order.
• Receives payment of supervision fees as ordered by the Court for delinquent child or child in need of services.
• Coordinates training requirements for the Clerk of Juvenile Court and Court Administrator as wellas the Judges and other court personnel .
• Represents the Juvenile Court in the community by serving on boards and committees dealingwith youth and juvenile justice issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Juvenile Court Judges.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of JCATS, GCIC, Financial Advantage Systems, Personnel Action System (specialized computer programs used to complete job duties).
• Knowledge of the federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge in grant writing, reporting, and budgeting.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the operation of a computer, use of specialized computer programs for completion of work.
• Skill in organization and networking.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and train others in the meaning and application of Georgia laws,rules, and regulations and procedures necessary to perform duties.
• Ability to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with the local court systems.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you possess a degree in Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, or Psychology?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in the legal setting or in a financial setting that involves management of a budget?

• None
• 0-2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• 4 Years or more

04

How many years of managerial experience do you have?

• None
• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please list and explain any work experience you have with legal terminology, forms, and filing procedures.

06

Please list and explain any work experience you have with finance and budget management.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR