San Juan County Public Defender - Director
San Juan County is excited to invite qualified candidates to apply for our Public Defender position. First screening of applications will be held on Monday, May 5th. To be considered with this first group, we recommend submitting your application on or before this date. Position is open until filled.
Apply via this link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa/jobs/4907344/public-defender-director
Directs all legal and administrative functions of the Public Defender's Office serving indigent clients. Accountable for the efficient and effective performance of the Department and the preparation of timely and professional service/advice, analyses and reports as a basis for planning, funding and implementation of policy. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the efforts of staff. Works with other agencies and groups to accomplish the work, mission, goals and vision of the Department and the County. Ensures compliance with department/county policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and legal requirements. Oversees the management of programs and staff in a manner that ensures fulfillment of Department and County missions. Ensures expenditures remain within approved budget. Develops relationships with staff, other departments and individuals outside county government that encourages participation, teamwork, effective relationships and use of resources. Performs or effectively recommends hiring, training, evaluating performance, and termination of staff. |
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Position: |
San Juan County Public Defender - Director |
| Organization: |
San Juan County Public Defender |
| Location: |
Friday Harbor, WA
United States
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| Salary: |
Salary $148,470.04 - $192,853.88 |
| Posting Start Date: |
4/21/2025 |
| Date Posted: |
4/21/2025 |
| Requirements |
- Effective administration of the department such as human resource management, financial management, efficient use of resources, legal compliance and timely execution of duties and roles performed by the Department.
- Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, administrative and legal functions, including performing all defense duties involving highly complex and sensitive felony criminal cases, and acting as trial council.
- Develops and implements strategic short and long-range plans, programs, goals and objectives.
- Facilitates and coordinates cooperative planning in conjunction with other departments and entities.
- Directs activities with available personnel and in compliance with guidelines, procedures and regulations.
- Prepares and justifies department budget. Monitors and maintains expenditures within approved budget. Implements cost effective measures and uses resources and technology effectively to increase productivity.
- Negotiates contracts for services between the Department and outside entities or consultants.
- Assures grant and contract compliance.
- Selects new employees. Determines department training needs to meet changing system or program demands. Establishes performance standards. Assigns, supervises and evaluates work consistent with assigned job description. Conducts and /or reviews performance evaluations to guide the development of employees, provide a record of performance and ensure consistent evaluations throughout the department. Interprets and applies collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies. Reviews, revises and authorizes consistent employment actions. Initiates, documents and implements disciplinary actions. Resolves and documents grievances, works in conjunction with Human Resources concerning grievances and on other sensitive personnel matters.
- On an on -going basis, researches, reviews, interprets and prepares data to analyze and makes recommendations about which programs and /or major project proposals should be initiated, modified or dropped. Sets policy, assesses and assures compliance, and interprets and applies regulations equitably. Assures appropriate policies, procedures and tasks are created and updated. Ensures enforcement of ordinances, state and federal rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
- Responds to or supervises the resolution of the most sensitive or complex inquiries, complaints, emergencies or requests for information from other departments and the public in a courteous manner.
- Maintains liaison with administrators, and representatives of the Courts, probation departments, Prosecuting Attorney's/Coroner's Office, Sheriff’s Office, judges, social service agencies.
- Represents the County as spokesperson at public meetings.
- Acting within the scope of their responsibilities, work as a public employee and municipal officer with courtesy and professionalism, adhering to the highest standard of ethics in accordance with RCW 42.52.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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This listing expires on: 6/20/2025 |
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