Justice Court Clerk 1
Job ID: 107622
Location: Justice Court
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRINT OR SAVE THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
IT WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE CLOSE DATE.
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $47,617.50 - $59,925.25
Hourly Pay Range: $22.893027 - $28.810215
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Are you committed to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you thrive working in a fast-paced team environment and are invested in team success?
• Do you have exceptional organization skills?
• Do you have creative problem solving skills?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!
We are searching for a motivated and customer-focused individual with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills for our Justice Court Clerk 1 role in Clackamas County Justice Court. If selected for this position, you will focus on responsibilities associated with the case processing and adjudication of criminal/traffic/violations heard through the Justice Court pursuant to the violations' bureau order. Additionally, you will be involved in performing limited and routine violation trial tasks, civil case tasks and finance processes.
Our goal is to provide the highest level of value and service to the community of Clackamas County. To that end, we are searching for an individual that will meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also will maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal life that could reflect on the Department.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience providing clerical support, including data entry, reception and document processing
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing customer service over the phone and in person
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience entering and retrieving data
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with sensitive and confidential information
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with Microsoft Word
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• At least one (1) year of experience working with sensitive and confidential information
• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) Certification
• Experience using Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI), ClassWeb systems and/or Court-specific software, such as Tyler Incode or other court software
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Pre-employment Requirements:
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include national or state fingerprint records check
Post-employment Requirements:
• Within thirty (30) days of hire, possession of Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
We are searching for someone who:
• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & Maintains Professional Relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates Professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces Continual Learning through commitment to continuous learning, self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others' ideas.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.
TYPICAL TASKS
Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: https://public.powerdms.com/CCOR/documents/2632390.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location. It is expected that anyone hired into this position will be required to have the ability to arrive at the primary or alternate worksite (for example for trainings or offsite meetings) at scheduled times.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Justice Court is directed by an elected Justice of the Peace and has jurisdiction over all violations including traffic. The Justice Court receives citations from Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the Oregon State Police, and local police agencies citing outside incorporated cities within Clackamas County. Justice Court has jurisdiction over civil cases to $10,000 including Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (FED evictions) and Small Claims.
http://www.clackamas.us/justice/
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
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VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
mailto:Vvysotskiyk@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5612740
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