Position Description

The Superior Court of California, County of Butte

Is Now Accepting Applications For

Compliance Specialist I

Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 - 11:59 PM**

About The Community

Butte County Superior Court is located in beautiful Northern California, where the valley floor meets the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains, approximately 1.5 hours north of Sacramento. At over 1,600 square miles and with a population of approximately 225,000, Butte County is full of natural beauty and provides endless recreational opportunities. It is home to one of the largest municipal parks in the country, Bidwell Park, which boasts over 3,600 acres of hiking and mountain bike trails, swimming holes, picnic areas, golf and disc golf courses, and more! Outdoor adventures also await in places like Lake Oroville, Feather Falls, Table Mountain, and Lassen and Plumas National Forests which border the county to the east. In the county’s urban center of Chico, you’ll find a vibrant downtown, art, culture, unique restaurants, music, and weekly farmers’ markets. Right in the center of it all is the CSU, Chico campus, which provides a stunning backdrop and a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

About The Court

Butte County Superior Court is a unified superior court operating two facilities, one courthouse in Chico, and another courthouse in the county seat of Oroville. All legal, operational, and administrative functions of the court are governed by the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer. The court has thirteen judicial officers, or eleven judges and two commissioners, and approximately 135 support staff. Despite its size, Butte is recognized throughout the state as a leader in many court collaborations, including self-help services, case management system consortiums, our highly acclaimed and model civic outreach program, and numerous multi-court employee education events. Butte County is home to a community with diverse needs, and the court continually adapts to provide effective and reliable access to justice.

The Position

This classification performs specialized duties in support of Court operations including accounting and collections duties; processing cases with court-ordered fines, fees, assessments, restitution, and costs; monitoring compliance with court orders; processing a variety of legal documents in support of the operations of the Superior Court; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification. However, other duties may also be required.

Determines defendants’ ability to pay court-imposed financial obligations; establishes and modifies payment plans.
Evaluates, determines and modifies appropriate work assignments and/or community service programs in lieu of fines.
Verifies compliance with court orders, and reports findings to the court as required.
Reports traffic convictions and license holds/releases to, and obtains information from, the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Processes payments.
Reviews requests for sentence modification and, within specific guidelines, prepares modification orders.
Affects the collection of court-ordered debt through various recovery methods.
Interprets and explains rules, regulations, and policies for court referrals to work site supervisors and the public.
Explains fines and fees, as well as the legal obligations and possible legal consequences of non-payment.
Maintains financial and statistical records, monitors accounts, and prepares reports.
Inputs data into various spreadsheets, programs and the Court’s case management system.

Knowledge Of

Applicable rules and statutes relative to California trial court functions and procedures
Code of Ethics for California Court Employees
Court methods and practices; legal terminology and document processing.
Collection and auditing techniques
Standard legal procedures applicable to collection of delinquent accounts and enforcement of judgments
Principles and techniques of interviewing
Standards for determining economic status and ability to meet financial obligations
Sources of information used in locating individuals and assessing individual’s financial status
Community resources and the criminal justice system
Methods and techniques used in determining financial assets
Modern office equipment including computers, fax machines and copiers
Computer software applications including word processing and spreadsheet programs
Modern office practices such as filing, records maintenance, preparing correspondence and reports
Basic mathematical and accounting principles
Principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Basic legal terminology and documents
Basic public contact and customer service techniques
Cash handling and cash drawer balancing techniques
Terminology and systems used in the collection of accounts in a criminal justice setting

Ability To

Type and perform data entry and arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; prepare clear and concise written reports; maintain accurate records and document actions taken
Perform clerical, accounting, and collection activities including collecting delinquent fees and fines
Provide referrals to court-ordered community services programs; provide information regarding fines, fees and community service to applicable judicial partners
Maintain composure and professional demeanor while dealing with difficult or upset individuals, or those that may display resistance in complying with court ordered sanctions. Work cooperatively and interact tactfully with the public, justice partners, Court employees, judicial officers and with others contacted in the course of work
Understand, explain and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the legal collections of funds, terms and conditions of probation and other court orders
Reason analytically and organize facts; evaluate situations and resolve problems
Personally appear in court to present account status reports. Accurately count cash, post payments to collection accounts and balance daily receipts
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, scanner, phone, fax, etc.
Safeguard sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; follow oral and written directions and instruction
Use sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities
Work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, environment; effectively multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines Travel between Court facilities when required

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of clerical, accounting or collections support experience in a customer service environment, and one (1) year of experience in cash handling.

Experience in a criminal justice environment highly desired.

Education: Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, administration of justice, or closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Supplemental Information

Criminal History Requirement: Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.

Transportation Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation that meets job requirements.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification.

Personal mobility to work in various office settings, locations and in confined work spaces; manual dexterity to use computers and standard office equipment; ability to lift and carry items occasionally weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds; pushing objects weighing up to 200 pounds and pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds; physical ability to sit for extended periods of time; stoop, reach overhead, bend, crawl, climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders to access equipment; vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to read hand-written, typed and computer generated information and data, as well as computer terminal displays; hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in person.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of this classification, the following work environment characteristics are representative of the environment an employee will encounter.

Incumbents will perform work inside of buildings, in an office environment and in a controlled environmental facility, with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. The working conditions are typically quiet but may be loud at times at some locations and will require working alone or closely with others. The noise level and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy office. This role requires heavy use of a computer or laptop, including keyboard and mouse, and routine use of other standard office equipment.

Travel to visit other branches within the county, or neighboring counties, and travel to attend professional meetings and trainings in and outside of the county may be required on a frequent basis.

Normal court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Projects, maintenance work, and other position duties which impact court operations may necessitate this position working beyond normal business hours or on the weekend. Alternate work shifts may occur.

Disclaimer: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an incumbent assigned to this job classification. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of incumbents so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability which will enable them to perform the essential functions of the classification.

Application Process

Please submit a complete online application, including responses to the required supplemental questions, at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecourt. Applications will not be accepted by other means.

This recruitment will remain open until July 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The best-qualified candidates will be selected to advance to an interview.

Benefits Contribution

Butte Superior Court is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

The Court provides eligible employees with a monthly health insurance contribution ranging from $1,128.34 to $2,908.48, depending on the number of dependents elected. This contribution can be applied towards the purchase of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. If the total cost of the selected benefits is less than the contribution amount, the employee pays $0 monthly while still receiving full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Opt Out Cash-in-Lieu

Eligible employees that already have qualifying group coverage (typically through a spouse or through their parents), rather than enrolling in the Court's health insurance, will receive $440 a month for opting out of coverage.

Health Insurance Plans

The Court offers a wide variety of medical plans including no cost PPO and HMO plans. Additionally, the Court's low-cost dental and vision offerings will help ensure you have a well-rounded health coverage to fit your needs.

Leave Benefits

Holidays: Employees receive 13 paid Court holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.

Vacation Leave: Employees accrue 15 days of vacation per year with an accrual rate of 4.615 hours of paid vacation per bi-weekly pay period. Accrual at full-time is 120 hours per year, with the maximum accrual cap set at two times the annual accrual amount.

Sick Leave: Employees accrue 12 days of paid sick leve per year with an acrrual rate of 3.692 hours of paid sick leave per bi-weekly pay period. Accrual at full-time is 96 hours per year with no cap on sick leave.

Retirement System

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The benefit formula is determined by CalPERS regulations and is 2% at age 55 for classic members and 2% at age 62 for new members. Employees pay 100% of the employee contribution and the Court pays 100% of the employer contribution.

Supplemental Benefits

Life Insurance: The Court provides a group term life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage for the employee, the employee's spouse, and/or the employee's dependents may be elected at the employee's cost.

Deferred Compensation Plan: The Court makes available a tax-deferred long-term savings plan (457) that employees may elect to make contributions to.

Employee Assistance Program: The Court makes available a no-cost employee assistance program that offers a wide range of confidential services to employees including but not limited to counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, childcare, adultcare, and more.

Flexible Spending Accounts: The Court makes available a flexible spending account that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses to reduce taxable gross wages.

Salary: The salary range consists of five steps, and advancement between steps may occur annually.

Longevity Pay: The Court adds a 3% pay differential above base salary at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service.

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The information you provide in response to this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process and may also be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Statements such as "see application" or "see resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced in your responses must be listed on your application. Do you understand these instructions?

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You may be assigned to either our Chico or Oroville locations. Do you have a problem with working full-time at either of those locations?

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The regular working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, there are times when overtime may be required. Is working overtime an issue for you?

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Describe how your knowledge, skills, and or experience make you an ideal candidate for this position.

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Based on the job description, what aspect of the Compliance Specialist position is of most interest to you?

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