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City of Port Orchard Court Clerk in Port Orchard, Washington
Click here to view the job posting and submit an application!{rel="nofollow"} * PART-TIME POSITION SCHEDULED TO START ON OCTOBER 1, 2024 *
Employee works 20 hours per week. Work schedule are full days on Monday and Tuesday, and a half day on Friday morning.
Pays $26.93 to $32.15 per hour The employee may enroll themselves on medical insurance by paying 50% of the cost. Dental and vision insurance and HRA VEBA are provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. Holiday leave and personal holidays are accrued on a pro-rata basis according to hours worked in a calendar month. Vacation leave is accrued on a prorated monthly basis with 80 hours earned per year on the basis of 2,080 hours per year (full-time employment). Sick leave is accrued on a prorated monthly basis with 8 hours earned per month on the basis of 2,080 hours per year (full-time employment). More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of linked job posting.
Major Function and Purpose Assist in the function of the City of Port Orchard Municipal Court by providing customer service, performing in-court clerk duties, and administrative tasks.
General Function Perform complex clerical, legal, secretarial, and accounting duties and exercise independent judgment and decision-making as authorized. The Court Clerk is required to be familiar with all Court and office procedures, rules, and authority; handle incoming work; and transact the general business of the Court and office, subject to very general supervision. Work is reviewed in process and upon completion for adherence to established rules, regulations and timeliness of completion.
Supervision Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects the general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.
Assist the public via telephone and at the counter.
Receipt fines and payments.
Perform filing, including all citations/infractions and archiving closed cases as directed.
Process all infraction requests for hearings.
Schedule Time Payment Agreements for infractions and criminal violations.
Process mail received.
Report case disposition to appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies, to Washington State Identification Section for recording on the NCIC/WSPC computers, and traffic-related disposition to Department of Licensing.
Pull and run all court calendars.
Monitor Bench Warrants after issuance to ensure they are properly quashed/recalled/ returned.
Prepare Case Tracking Reports where required.
Monitor and process failure to appear/respond notices to Department of Licensing.
Monitor individuals in custody awaiting hearings to ensure they are seen in a timely manner.
Request and post vehicle registrations for contested parking violation hearings.
Prepare and mail notices of case setting/summons for mitigation and contested hearing.
Assist the Lead Clerk in monitoring community service workers, as needed.
Set up time pay accounts for fines assessed by the Court.