Manager of Language Services (Court Executive 2A)
Apply NowCompany: New Jersey Courts
Location: Trenton, NJ 08618
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-11034
Central Office/Vicinage: Central Office
Division: OMAS (Support Services)
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $96,010.56 to $150,924.68. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Office of Management and Administrative Services, Support Services Division is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual committed to quality service, with strong leadership, managerial, communication and writing skills to serve as the statewide Manager of Language Services (Court Executive 2a).
Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Support Services and Chief of Program and Procedures, the Manager of Language Services is responsible for language services operations statewide, including providing support to judges, Operations Division Managers, Vicinage Coordinators of Interpreter Services, Staff Interpreters, and other staff. The Manager of Language Services develops and implements strategic plans, policies and initiatives relating to language services for the Supreme Court of New Jersey and Administrative Director of the Courts. This position ensures that interpreting and language access procedures comply with the United States and New Jersey Constitutions, New Jersey Statutes, Rules of Court, and Judiciary policies. The Manager of Language Services staffs the Language Access Advisory Committee and other relevant committees and working groups as needed. The selected individual will also communicate with the National Center for State Courts Center and other national groups regarding language services and interpreting.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience; three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and the achievement of program goals.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Supplemental Information
Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
Location : Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-11034
Central Office/Vicinage: Central Office
Division: OMAS (Support Services)
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $96,010.56 to $150,924.68. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Office of Management and Administrative Services, Support Services Division is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual committed to quality service, with strong leadership, managerial, communication and writing skills to serve as the statewide Manager of Language Services (Court Executive 2a).
Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Support Services and Chief of Program and Procedures, the Manager of Language Services is responsible for language services operations statewide, including providing support to judges, Operations Division Managers, Vicinage Coordinators of Interpreter Services, Staff Interpreters, and other staff. The Manager of Language Services develops and implements strategic plans, policies and initiatives relating to language services for the Supreme Court of New Jersey and Administrative Director of the Courts. This position ensures that interpreting and language access procedures comply with the United States and New Jersey Constitutions, New Jersey Statutes, Rules of Court, and Judiciary policies. The Manager of Language Services staffs the Language Access Advisory Committee and other relevant committees and working groups as needed. The selected individual will also communicate with the National Center for State Courts Center and other national groups regarding language services and interpreting.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties
- Lead, manage, mentor, and elevate team of Central Office Language Services Section staff.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, initiatives, and technical supports relating to statewide language services.
- In collaboration with the Chief of Programs & Procedures and Administrative Supervisor 3, serve as primary language access trainer for language services training and oversee educational offerings for internal and external interpreters.
- Manage and mentor statewide spoken language interpreters and Administrative Supervisor 3.
- Provide high-level oversight of the language testing program and review of the associated data to make determinations for future needs.
- Lead or co-lead language services initiatives at the direction of the Supreme Court of New Jersey and/or Administrative Director of the Courts.
- Facilitate upgrades to the interpreting information system and associated reports.
- Conduct analysis of statistics, prepare reports, and make data driven recommendations to organizational leadership.
- Provide clear directions to staff; including guidance, and milestones and timelines for deliverables in the Language Services Section.
- Draft statewide policy and procedure memos in a concise, well-written, and informative manner.
- Respond timely and completely to requests for assistance from Central Office and vicinage staff.
- Work collaboratively and diplomatically with the Central Office units and judges, court executives, and staff in the vicinages.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and contact for language services internal and external stakeholders.
- Staff to the Language Access Advisory Committee and visitation program; facilitate updates to the Language Access Plan as a result of best practices and findings during visitations. Review vicinage compliance with the Language Access Plan, and work with the stakeholders to develop new and updated standards.
- Respond to complaints regarding language services and offer practical solutions where appropriate.
- Participate in the Operations Committee as needed.
- Work from 8:30am to 4:30pm to match the core hours of business of the vicinages.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience; three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and the achievement of program goals.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Supplemental Information
Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans