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Court Administrator – Municipal Court - The City of Olathe, Kansas, with a population of 123,000 is one of the fastest growing cities in the US, located just 20 miles southwest of Kansas City in prosperous Johnson County is seeking a dynamic leader as the Court Administrator to direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Court.    The Court Administrator will set long-term strategies for growth and change, coordinate programs and activities; drive and implement technology and process improvements.  Serve as liaison between Court and City departments.  Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the court including cash handling, budget adherence/management, process management, performance management, workforce development and staffing.   The position requires the following core behavioral competencies:  Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication, Leadership Through Service, Change Management, Innovative, Project Management, Coaching/Motivating/Developing others, and Strategic Thinking.   Must have excellent communication skills oral, written, and listening.   Ideal candidate must have five years experience in a customer service organization, preferably a Municipal Court.  Two years administrative management and supervisory experience.  Budget management, performance management, development/implementation and technology improvement experience required.  Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or related field.   Experience working in a judicial environment preferred.  Compensation will be commensurate based upon skills, abilities, and experience of the candidate.  Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment physical and drug screen.  Starting salary:  $69,888 – $89,600/yr. DOQ.  Apply on-line at www.olatheks.org or to Human Resources, 100 East Santa Fe, Olathe, KS  66061.  Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled