Job Description
JOB Administrative Office of the CourtIdaho CourtsPhysical Address: 451 W. State StreetMailing Address: P.O. Box 83720Boise, Idaho 83720-0101Phone: 208-334-2246 Fax: 208-334-2146 www.isc.idaho.gov Trial Court Administrator Third Judicial District Hiring Range: $132,602- $148,628Deadline to apply: May 29, 2026General Position Summary: The Trial Court Administrator assists in the overall management of district court operations in order to carry out the policy directives of the Idaho Supreme Court in the judicial district. The Trial Court Administrator is employed by the Idaho Supreme Court and is responsible for carrying out the Court’s policies, mission, and goals and those administrative duties of the district court that are established by statute, local rule, or inherent power of the court (Idaho Court Administrative Rule 43). The Trial Court Administrator works under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative District Judge. Other Position Information: The Third Judicial District is comprised of six counties, eight general jurisdiction district judges, and seventeen magistrate judges with more limited assignments. The position will be located in the City of Caldwell, Idaho.In addition to the competitive salary, this position offers generous state benefits, retirement (PERSI Class II), and leave package. Caldwell is the County seat for Canyon County. The County Courthouse is the hub of county government. The Canyon County Fair and the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) are just two of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. Close to the courthouse, Indian Creek Park and Plaza provide over 200 events and activities, featuring splash pads in the summer and an outdoor ice ribbon in the winter, giving visitors the chance to enjoy food, farmer’s markets, concerts, and local festivals.The College of Idaho, located in Caldwell, is the nation’s #1 small liberal arts college. In addition, Nampa is home to Northwest Nazarene University, a nonprofit comprehensive Christian university offering over 60 areas of study and master’s degree programs in seven disciplines. Agriculture continues to be a huge strength in and around Caldwell, but diversity of the business community is part of our growth. Proudly, Caldwell is also the foundation community of the J.R. Simplot Company. Today, the Simplot Company continues to be one of the world’s largest processors and producers of frozen food products.This area of the state has a thriving wine industry and is home to Snake River Valley American Viticultural Areas and many wineries. The Third Judicial District is also home to the scenic Owyhee Canyonlands and Owyhee River, which offer a variety of recreational activities. The Weiser River Trail offers over eighty miles of trail on an historic railway corridor; Lake Lowell and CJ Strike Reservoir offers boating and fishing opportunities. The Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is an urban oasis where nature connects people, communities, and wildlife. Further information regarding Caldwell and the Canyon County area is available at www.cityofcaldwell.com and www.caldwellchamber.org . EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent in this position may be required to perform.)Plans, develops, and implements long- and short- range goals, objectives, and priorities for the district;Supervises the daily operations of the district courts in multiple counties in coordination with the Administrative District Judge;Supervises and leads the court administration office, including supervision of deputy trial court administrators. Coordinates and manages court services, including but not limited to problem-solving courts, family and children services, court assistance, guardianship and conservatorship, language access, and mediation;Assists in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, discipline, and supervision of district court personnel and provides direct supervision to staff;Participates in meetings of the Idaho Supreme Court’s Administrative Conference as a voting member by identifying issues and challenges being experienced in the district, engaging in policy discussions, reporting the views of the district, and in coordination with the conference, recommending solutions to improve the overall administration of justice in the state court system;Oversees the development, preparation, and submission of the district’s annual budget requests to the Supreme Court and each county within the district and actively monitors expenditures under those budgets;Coordinates judicial recruitment a