GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, to perform the violations court clerk role and responsibilities associated with the case processing and adjudication of traffic citations; wildfire and county ordinance violations; civil disputes of less than $10,000 in small claims or civil division; evictions (Forcible Entry and Detainer FED Actions) heard through the Justice Court under the violations' bureau order; to perform limited and routine violation trial tasks, civil case tasks and finance processes as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the supervision of the Office Manager or designee, who assigns work, sets goals, and reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with department policies and objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
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High school diploma or equivalent; AND
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One year of related court experience; OR
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Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS-
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
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Must be able to obtain Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification within 6 months of hire.
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The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
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This assignment is represented by a union.
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This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
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Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of customer service techniques; office operations, procedures, and equipment; cash handling procedures; business math; English spelling, punctuation, grammar, and composition; Oregon Revised Statutes including the vehicle code and code; Department of Motor Vehicle Rules; Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Rules; General Court Orders and court procedures related to traffic and violation matters; office equipment, including computers and software programs, scanners, copiers, telephones, their functions, and capabilities; concepts and techniques of prioritizing and organizing work; strategies for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Skill to provide assistance and information to customers; explain applicable court policies and procedures without giving legal advice; work effectively in a multi-task, detail and deadline driven environment; handle a high volume of customers by telephone and in person; review documents for completeness; independently, accurately and effectively perform assigned tasks and duties following established procedures, regulations and program policies; effectively operate office equipment, personal computers and software applications including databases and scanning software; perform data entry and arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; cash handling; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including drafting effective and concise correspondence; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Justice of the Peace, law enforcement and court personnel, parties and attorneys, other agencies, and the public in a courteous, professional manner; maintain composure under stressful conditions; maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and county regulations.
