Job Description

The Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for a Judicial Specialist 2 position in the Story County Clerk of Court office in Nevada, IA. The position performs clerical tasks in maintaining and processing court records and materials as well as assisting customers with court-related matters.The starting salary for new State employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Starting pay for this position is $18.59 hourly / $1,487.20 bi-weekly. Pay adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant education and experience above the minimum requirement.
Location: Story County, Nevada, Iowa
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.To Apply:
Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. To view a copy of the branches EEOP Utilization Report, please visit .What's in it for YOU:

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court, major duties include:

• Process electronically filed court documents, assist court users over the phone and at the public counter, and conduct financial transactions
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting and communicating with court users in a professional, courteous and respectful manner
• Coordinate, communicate and collaborate on work with team members to ensure efficient and accurate case processing of court documents and financial transactions
• Occasional travel to neighboring counties, as needed

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and two (2) years of successful completion of accredited post high school education in business, paralegal, computer, legal assistant or related program.
• Two (2) years of professional office experience in business, court or legal work or a related area with one (1) year of the experience involving customer service. At the discretion of the appointing authority additional years of experience may be substituted for the required post high school education.

Or, the successful completion of additional years of education (i.e., Bachelor's Degree) may be substituted for years of experience on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience. Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience.01Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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02PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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03List any professional licenses you hold:04If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

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05Please explain any gaps in your employment history?06Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.07What is your current salary?08What is your minimum salary requirement?09Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

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