Title: Regional Magistrate Supervisor - Region 6
State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location:Magistrate System
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) is accepting applications for the position of Regional Magistrate Supervisor for the Sixth Magisterial Region within the Department of Magistrate Services. The Regional Magistrate Supervisor ensures appropriate delivery of magistrate services throughout the Region. The Sixth Magisterial Region consists of the 9th 13th 14th and 15th Judicial Districts. See a map for the localities in the Region at The Regional Magistrate Supervisor manages chief magistrates and magistrates and maintains relationships with judges clerks of court and other local government officials to ensure efficient functioning of the magistrate system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
exercising the powers enumerated in Virginia Code 19.2-45;
recruiting managing training and evaluating the chief magistrates and magistrates within the region;
developing implementing and applying policies for the chief magistrates and magistrates within the region;
addressing and resolving conflicts and complaints;
performing periodic management assessments to ensure appropriate access to the judicial system is provided;
developing and maintaining good relationships with courts chief magistrates and magistrates within the region;
developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
completing tasks assigned by the Director of Magistrate Services;
reviewing and responding to correspondence emails and telephone inquiries; and
supporting the Department of Magistrate Services and the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States possess a bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education and either be or become a resident of Virginia prior to appointment. Management or supervisory experience is required. Extensive knowledge of the Virginia judicial system including criminal law and procedure is required. Excellent analytical decision making and communication skills (written and verbal) are required. The successful candidate must maintain a flexible work schedule and be willing to be on-call at all times.
The most competitive applicants will have a minimum of five years experience in the Virginia Magistrate System demonstrated leadership abilities demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills and demonstrated excellence in prior academic or professional endeavors. The most competitive applicants will have a relevant graduate/professional degree or be a member of the Virginia State Bar.
Additional Considerations
If not currently certified as a magistrate the successful candidate must attend an intensive four-week training course and successfully pass a certification process that includes a written examination and extensive on-the-job training. This is a full-time FLSA-exempt position requiring the ability to travel throughout the region and state. However the Regional Magistrate Supervisors primary office will be located in Richmond or another locality within Region 6. Candidates must meet all of the qualifications of a magistrate under Virginia Code 19.2-37. The Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates apply to this position. See position offers a competitive benefits package which includes vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays health insurance retirement life insurance deferred compensation and short and long-term disability. State application resume and cover letter are required. A STATE
APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Applicants must apply online.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Daisy Duitsman
Phone: No calls
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
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