Regional Guardianship Consultant

Regional Guardianship Consultant

Salary

$78,504.00 - $102,996.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-82

Department

Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Are you passionate about strengthening Washington's courts?

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) invites mission-driven professionals to join our Guardianship Monitoring Support Initiative as a Regional Guardianship Consultant (RGC). This position operates at a professional level, requires minimal supervision, and relies on independent judgment within a defined area of expertise.

The RGC serves as the regional liaison and primary consultant for assigned superior courts, providing guidance, operational support, and subject matter expertise across all aspects of adult guardianship. In partnership with court leaders and staff, the consultant helps identify needs, solve problems, implement program recommendations, and navigate complex guardianship processes.

The RGC also contributes to program development and ongoing program management by assessing regional trends, supporting implementation of statewide standards, contributing to resource and tool creation, and assisting in monitoring program performance. This role supports continuous improvement efforts to strengthen consistency, quality, and accessibility of guardianship practices statewide.

In addition, the RGC demonstrates strong leadership qualities, including initiative, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to influence positive change across diverse environments. By building collaborative relationships and guiding courts without direct authority, the consultant fosters trust, promotes best practices, and helps courts develop sustainable local capacity. The role also involves navigating differing communication styles, varying levels of engagement, and moments of resistance with professionalism and tact, ensuring progress continues even when perspectives or priorities differ.

The RGC also exhibits strategic leadership by using data-informed insights, long-term planning, and proactive problem-solving to strengthen guardianship operations across multiple counties. The consultant leads through influence by cultivating partnerships, aligning local efforts with statewide priorities, and guiding courts through change with clarity and confidence. This strategic approach ensures emerging needs are anticipated, priorities are coordinated, and courts receive expert support to improve both daily processes and long-term outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple counties by enhancing guardianship practices, elevating statewide consistency, and helping judges and court staff better serve Washington's communities.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Regional Guardianship Consultant

Management Services Division

Our Mission: To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2026-82

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 64: $ 78,504 - $ 102,996 per year (DOQ).

Opens: September 11, 2026

Closes: October 4, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Coordinate with partnered Superior Court jurisdictions from initial onboarding through ongoing support, providing consultation, assessments, research, and guidance related to adult guardianship monitoring and tracking.
• Assist Superior Courts in adopting and strengthening adult guardianship monitoring practices by tailoring best-practice recommendations to local needs, resources, and court operations.
• Evaluate Superior Court progress through assessments, data analysis, and other evaluation activities; identify gaps and recommend county-specific practices, procedures, and improvement strategies.
• Support outreach efforts and build collaborative relationships with Superior Courts, community organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to strengthen program participation and implementation.
• Serve as a liaison between the program, educational partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders by coordinating communication, logistics, student involvement, and volunteer engagement.
• Present program objectives, projects, services, and recommended practices at meetings, trainings, conferences, and other public-speaking forums to increase understanding of and support for the program.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance materials, tools, and supportive resources related to adult guardianship best practices.
• Collaborate with AOC divisions, programs, stakeholders, and GMSI team members to support daily operations, project planning, resource coordination, workflow development, program consistency, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage assigned project activities by initiating and tracking tasks, coordinating resources, identifying and monitoring issues, and supporting timely completion of program deliverables.
• Respond to inquiries received by OGES and provide appropriate information, resources, and referrals to members of the public and other interested parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in court administration, social work, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in court administration and/or program development.

Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understands customer expectations and delivers high-quality work while building trust through honesty, professionalism, and respectful communication.
• Sets clear goals, organizes tasks, and manages time effectively to meet deadlines and maintain accountability for work quality.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills to evaluate information, develop recommendations, and generate effective solutions.
• Communicates clearly in both oral and written forms and successfully manages multiple projects at once.
• Knowledge and understanding of the interaction and mission of interested groups, boards, committees & judicial staff regarding services/support provided by AOC.
• Knowledge and understanding of the justice system with specific focus on the Washington State court system; laws, procedures, and practices within appellate courts and courts of limited and general jurisdiction; trends in court administration.

Supplemental Information

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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