Allen Anderson May 19, 2025

Title BUREAU CHIEF Union AFSCME 916.08 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 5/19/2025 Closed Date 06/02/2025 Location Prosecutors

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Description

Starting Pay: $57.4803 Hourly ($119,559)

Step A: $60.3538 Hourly ($125,536)

Step B: $63.3716 Hourly ($131,813)

Step C: $67.1952 Hourly ($139,766)

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school -AND- a member of the State Bar of Michigan in good standing;

AND-

Ten (10) years’ legal practice (lawyer, judge or referee). Of those ten years:

At least five (5) years’ experience prosecuting criminal cases or in a governmental law office;

AND-

Of those five (5) years, at least three (3) years’ experience in the trial of felony cases amounting to 10 criminal jury trials to verdict or 25 delinquency/neglect abuse trials;

AND-

Two (2) years’ experience teaching at any level or providing training to law enforcement, prosecutors or other criminal justice partner agencies, such as DHHS;

AND-
Service to a governing board of a non-profit agency, community group, professional group, religious group or Governmental board or body;
OR-
Service as an athletic coach of an organized sporting group at any level -OR- as a referee of any organized sporting group at any level -OR- a Scout Troop Leader at any level -OR- prior oversight, training and mentorship responsibilities to interns/externs or junior staff.
OR-

Any combination of A and B.

Special Requirements

Must complete management training within six (6) months of accepting position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Works under the direct supervision of the Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor; primary tasks are the oversight of staff (APA and support staff) and work product of their assigned division of the Prosecutor’s Office; work in conjunction with co-supervisors of other divisions and the clerical supervisors and advocate supervisor; will appear in court as required by their divisions workload and as assigned by the Prosecutor or Chief Assistant.

Statement Of Tasks

Manages the workflow and supervises the staff of the varying divisions of the Prosecutor’s Office to which they may be assigned;
Exemplifies and practices sound leadership and mentorship principles;
Participates with Prosecutor’s Office Administration in the formulation, implementation and execution of office policy, both legal and general;
Assists APA staff in conducting trials or other complex litigation matters;
Conducts legal research;
Serves as a liaison between the Prosecutor’s Office and the courts, community agencies, law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice partners at the direction of the elected Prosecutor;
Serves on at least one committee of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association as directed by the elected Prosecutor;
Serves in a leadership role in at least one outside (the County) organization or in conjunction with the leadership team of Genesee County as directed by the elected Prosecutor;
Prepares and handles cases in all courts in Genesee County.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILTITIES

Must be conversant in the Michigan Court Rules, Michigan Rules of Evidence and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills;
Leadership ability in the context of fast paced, high stress legal environment;
Crisis Management Skills;
Ability to effectively delegate;
Collaborative in focus;
Trauma Informed;
Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles or commitment to obtain same within one year;
Proficient in complex litigation;
Knowledge of federal grant compliance practices;
Ability to provide meaningful direction to junior staff members;
Knowledge of effective teaching methods for adult learners;

Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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