GRAND COUNTY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY DEADLINE EXTENDED

Grand County, UT—The deadline for applications for a Justice Court Judge position in Grand County has been extended. The position will replace Judge David Tubbs who will be leaving the position effective Nov. 3, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Grand County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Grand County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary range for the position is $29,829 to $53,691 and may include benefits. For additional information, contact Renee Baker at (435) 259-1323 or by email at rbaker@grandcountyutah.net

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to the Grand County Council within 45 days of its first meeting. The Grand County Council then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

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