NOTE: This story has been edited to correct the job title.
People may apply to be San Bernardino Superior Court’s new court executive officer after the announced retirement of current CEO Nancy Eberhardt.
The CEO is an at-will employee appointed by a judge’s vote. They manage the court’s daily operations and reports to the presiding judge. They recommend budget priorities, administer a personnel plan, and oversee the calendar and caseflow management system. They work with representatives of state and local government, bar groups, and county legal departments. The position combines the positions of executive officer, jury commissioner and clerk of the court.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a university with major coursework in public administration, political science, business administration or a closely related field. They must also have five years experience in court operations and five years experience in an agency’s leadership.
The court stated it prefers a master’s degree in public or business administration and five years of leadership in a California court.
State records indicate the CEO was paid $238,257 in regular pay, with an additional $9,742 in lump sum pay and $16,387 in other pay in 2021, for a total of $264,386 in wages. An additional $87,309 was provided in benefits.
The position comes with up to four weeks vacation time, 80 hours administrative leave, 15 paid holidays. It also comes with medical, dental and vision family health coverage, and a 401k option with four percent match.
Individuals may apply through the button at the top right of the job posting by 5 p.m. Sept. 9. An archived posting is available here.
