Multnomah Senior Court Supervisor (Specialty Court Programs Supervisor)

Initial Posting Date:

05/01/2026

Application Deadline:

05/21/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$8,986 - $13,941

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Multnomah Senior Court Supervisor (Specialty Court Programs Supervisor)

Job Description:

Interviews: Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. May take longer, depending on the number of applications.

Who we are

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and past lived experience and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.

Benefits to you

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $51.84 - $80.43.  [OR the annual salary for this position is $107,834 - $167,292.]
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

Location Highlights

Portland, Oregon was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include, numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt Hood (about 50 miles east) and much more. Portland is home to three major sports teams: Trailblazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Position Highlights

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Specialty Court Programs Supervisor  (Multnomah Senior Court Supervisor).

In this role…

You will plan, assign, monitor, and evaluate the work of the Specialty Court Programs staff. Prepare, update, and maintain procedures and resource manuals. Be the liaison to both internal and external partner agencies in support of the programs. Discuss organizational policy and/or procedural changes with other supervisors, administrative personnel, and judges throughout the court.

You will train and cross train new employees and existing employees within the unit. Resolve employee conflicts, document performance issues, develop work improvement plans, and issue disciplinary actions.

Handle administrative duties including: reviewing and approving or denying leave requests; ensuring Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/ Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)/Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) requests are submitted; reviewing and verifying timesheets; request and complete recruitments for the unit as necessary.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.  We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission. 

Application Process

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.  Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.

OR 

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have at least four (4) years’ recent experience managing/supervising (or as a lead worker or in another leadership position with increasing responsibilities), directly or through lead workers or lower level supervisors, staff performing clerical, analytical, technical, or professional-level duties, or a related field. The management, supervisory, or leadership experience must include most or all of the following:

• developing and updating policies and procedures,
• hiring or recommending hiring,
• assigning and reviewing work,
• evaluation performance,
• responding to staff concerns, and
• handling disciplinary actions.
• participating in organizational development,
• overseeing or assisting with the development and management of program budgets

AND

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, public health, behavioral sciences, social services, or a related field.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

NOTE: An advanced degree in court administration, management, business or public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for some of the required work experience.
 

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience supervising on-site and remote staff, including training, motivating, communicating expectations, assigning, and evaluating work, and handling discipline.
• Experience recognizing, addressing, and managing conflict in a business or professional setting.
• Experience at creating, refining, and updating business processes to ensure those processes are compliant with any legal or administrative requirements and changes.
• Proficiency making time-sensitive decisions related to team assignments, workflow, and priorities.
• Experience clearly presenting complex information to co-workers, department staff, court administration, and judges.
• Experience in working with inter-agency/external partners, collaborating and working towards a common goal.
• Experience writing or assisting with grant applications.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  This position is FLSA-Exempt, therefore not eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
• Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking

Multnomah County Circuit Court does not provide parking for the central courthouse or justice center staff. Daily parking is available across SW 1st St from the central courthouse (monthly parking is limited). Another option is the Douglas Garage at 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97204. Parking cost is $165/month pretax and is a half-mile from the courthouse and justice center.

Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Age-Based Discrimination

OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
• Workday related information and resources are available here.
• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email ojd.hrsd@ojd.state.or.us.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.