Municipal Court Administrator

Municipal Court Administrator

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

401 FRIO SAN ANTONIO, 78207, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00961

Department

Municipal Courts

Opening Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under general direction, manages the administrative and managerial non-judicial functions of the municipal court; supervises non-judicial personnel; assists in coordinating and overseeing the administrative functions of the Magistrate Services and Administrative Divisions; interprets, formulates, and implements policies and procedures. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

San Antonio Municipal Court, 401 S. Frio, San Antonio, Texas 78207

Work Hours

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with overseeing and directing daily court operations, including case flow management, docket scheduling, records management, and customer service.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned division; establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff personnel. Responsible for providing professional, technical, and clerical support to Municipal Court Leadership, internal and external court users.
• Manages the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; and manages the preparation and

implementation of budgetary adjustments.

• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assists in coordinating continuing education and certification requirements of Municipal Court personnel.
• Reviews the performance of court programs to ensure achievement of established goals and compliance with court policy and procedures.
• Acts as liaison for Municipal Court, City Council, City Managers Office, City Departments, and outside agencies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains court policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistent and lawful operations.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and media about municipal court operations.
• Prepares reports and special projects as directed.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible government experience, to include two (2) years direct supervisory experience.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.
• Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Public Policy or Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.

• Certified Court Clerk Level II, Certified Municipal Court Clerk (Level III) from the Texas Court Clerks Association or Certified Court Manager (CCM) with the National Association for Court Management (NACM).

• Five (5) years experience overseeing large volume operations or support services, and high-level administrative functions.

• Knowledge of court performance standards to evaluate and improve court services.

• Skilled in overseeing high volume complex caseloads across multiple case types (traffic, non-traffic, civil, and parking).

• Ability to draft, implement, and interpret court rules, administrative policies, and procedures.

• Ability to liaise effectively with judges, attorneys, government agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public.

• Strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and the ethical administration of justice.

• Comfortable presenting information to high level management.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legislative and court principles and structures.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of data analysis and technology.
• Knowledge of data models, database design development, data mining, and techniques.
• Knowledge of docket scheduling.
• Knowledge of legal research procedures.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.
• Knowledge of court procedures and roles and responsibilities of the judiciary system.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets.
• Knowledge of funding sources available to local governments through the federal and state governments, private sectors, and foundations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting procedures as they pertain to federal, state, and private grants.
• Skill in researching and organizing legal information.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of court documents and records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of increasingly responsible government experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

06

How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have in a government setting?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Access
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Teams
• Visio
• Word
• None of the above

08

Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience or Exposure
• Beginner - familiar with some functions, able to utilize a smaller subset of those functions. (able to read and edit spreadsheets and write basic arithmetic formulas)
• Intermediate - familiar with most functions, able to utilize a robust subset of those functions. (able to manipulate data by creating graphs, pivot tables, and using filters)
• Advanced - familiar with nearly all functions, able to utilize nearly all functions. (able to perform analysis using more complex formulas such as If, Vlookup, Index/Match, Data Model, or What-If Analysis such as Goal Seek)
• Expert - familiar with and able to utilize all functions. (able to perform all previously listed examples in addition to the automation of workflows through the use of VBA scripts/macros)

09

Select any of the following items in which you have experience:

• Project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies
• Organization, administration, and personnel management
• Principles of budgeting and accounting
• Organizational and statistical analysis
• Preparation of detailed technical reports and presentations
• Contract development, negotiation, and execution of contract monitoring
• None of the above

10

Describe your experience leading a diverse team in a high-pressure environment, while being accountable for high-level tasks and workload. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

11

Describe your experience analyzing large data sets to identify trends and correlations to develop policy recommendations. Please reference software applications used, as well as use of major functions within those applications. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

12

Municipal courts often face pressure to balance judicial independence, operational efficiency, and public expectations. Can you describe a time when you led a major organizational change in a justice or government environment, how you aligned stakeholders with competing priorities, and what measurable outcomes resulted? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

13

Describe a time you implemented or assisted with implementing a new technology or case management system. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A." a. How did you communicate major changes in procedures to internal and external stakeholders? b. How did you handle resistance to digital transformation among staff? c. What role do you believe technology should play in court administration?

14

I have the ability to obtain a Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.

• Agree

15

I understand I must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

• Agree

16

I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge.

17

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge.

18

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx