Court Services Assistant I

Description *** Only the first 100 applications will be accepted *** This recruitment will establish eligibility lists for current and future CSA I vacancies at all locations.
About the Position Under supervision, performs basic office support and court operations duties while learning court policies, practices and procedures applicable to assigned section responsibilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Court Services Assistant I is the entry-level class in the Court Services series.
Under direction, performs varied court operations assignments of routine to moderate difficulty requiring developing knowledge of court policies and procedures, the application of established procedures and deadlines and customer service skills.
Court Services Assistant I is distinguished from Court Services Assistant II in that incumbents in the latter class perform a wider variety of desk assignments of moderate difficulty and complexity requiring journey-level knowledge of court policies and practices, application of established procedures and deadlines and significant customer service skills.
Examples of Essential Duties A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined is: Graduation from high school or G.
E.
D.
equivalent.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
The ability to read and/or speak Spanish or another language is frequently required.
Additional Information Required to submit a cover letter and current resume with application.
Failure to submit cover letter and resume may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.
Selection Procedure: Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step will be invited to participate in the required written assessment.
Assessment is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024, at 8:30am.
Candidates will receive confirmation via email before the scheduled test.
Step III: Candidates that pass the written assessment with a 70% or better may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
Step IV: Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on the eligibility list.
Placement on the eligibility list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.
com.
Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.
com and imperial.
courts.
ca.
gov.
If your information changes, please update your profile at www.
governmentjobs.
com.
Reasonable Accommodations The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.
courts.
ca.
gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Job Code: P10 Salary Range: 002 Bargaining Unit: SEIU- Clerical/Technical Unit FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Court offers a competitive compensation package.
Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf.
These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.
Pay PracticesThis is an non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays.
Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.
45% by both, Court and Employee.
Leave ProvisionsSick leave is accrued at a rate of .
0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period.
Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 240 hours: From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .
038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.
60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .
057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.
120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .
069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year 180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .
080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .
088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year.
This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.
Jury leave is paid at employee's regular rate of pay by the court.
Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.
Military leave is 30 days per year.
Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.
BenefitsHealth Insurance is available at a shared cost.
The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest.
The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen.
Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.
Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.
Basic life Insurance of $20,000.
00 is paid by the Court.
Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.
State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.
Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.
RetirementICERS – For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate.
Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).
Holidays14 paid holidays per year.
The Court recognizes the following holidays: New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr.
DayLincoln's BirthdayPresident's DayCesar Chavez DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayNative American DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas Day