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The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking Deputy Court Clerks to perform a variety of legal office support duties for the court's various divisions.

Under general supervision, Deputy Court Clerks receive, prepare, process and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court. They also perform responsible office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures. There are currently several vacancies to be filled in the Superior Court of California.
 
Deputy Court Clerk I ($23.44-$29.22/hr)* is an entry level classification. Under close supervision, the Deputy Court Clerk I will learn departmental and court policies and procedures, legal terminology, and court processes and practices. Incumbents may advance to a Deputy Court Clerk II after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the Deputy Court Clerk II.

Deputy Court Clerk II ($25.43-$31.69/hr)* is the journey, or experienced, level classification and is fully competent to independently perform a variety of complex and detailed office and court support duties. Incumbents are expected to perform the day-to-day work with minimum supervision and to exercise sound judgment in applying legal codes, court policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proven knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to understand, interpret and apply court procedures while maintaining flexibility and resiliency in a challenging and changing work environment.
• The ability to work as a team member with co-workers in a cooperative, collegial and supportive manner.
• Experience working in a court setting.

The court anticipates that over the next few months there will be several vacancies for Deputy Court Clerks. The vacancies will be Limited Term positions.  Although the court will be hiring for limited term positions, regular permanent positions are often available after one year of employment. Limited term employees work in assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible or hiring list created from this recruitment will be used to fill these limited term vacancies and could also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term and extra-help vacancies. 

If you are interested in working for the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo as a Deputy Court Clerk, you are strongly encouraged to apply now!

Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, review, prepare, process, and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court.
• Perform varied, responsible and detailed office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, government agencies and the public in person or by telephone following established procedures.
• Compute and accept payment of fees, fines and bail; accept routine filings; issue appropriate receipts; and account for monies received on a daily basis.
• Prepare, process, sort, file and calendar cases; make docket entries; and issue legal forms.
• Organize workload, set priorities, and ensure that critical deadlines are met.
• Operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, desk top scanner, printers, fax machine, calculator, telephone and cash register.
• Organize and maintain various files; initiate new filing systems; purge files as required; maintain tickler files; and follow up as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The work environment for a Deputy Court Clerk is a "typical" office space that is generally clean with limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors and noise. A video display terminal/computer monitor is used on a daily basis. Conditions can at times be difficult and stressful with frequent deadlines and the expectation to produce high quality work under time constraints. Periodic, regular, and/or occasional contact with employees in other court divisions, government agencies, the public, and/or vendors will require the ability to communicate appropriately with diverse populations regarding inquiries and requests. The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with others is essential.

The position has some physical demands, which include working at a computer terminal for extended periods of time; sitting or standing for long periods of time; stooping and reaching above shoulder level; climbing on ladders to access files on shelves; bending, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds; working in a fast-paced environment; utilizing normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; repetitively using hands and arms; moving from one location to another; having corrected hearing and vision to normal range;communicating verbally; and using office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and fax machines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Deputy Court Clerk I: One year of general clerical, office assistant experience and/or related education or course work.

Deputy Court Clerk II: One year of experience in receiving, preparing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents such as found in the court or similar legal office setting.

Knowledge of:

• Courts office practices and procedures, legal codes, processes and terminology and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Basic personal computer usage, including keyboarding and word processing.
• Standard business correspondence.
• The English language, including correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Business arithmetic.

• Apply and explain a variety of legal terminology, concepts and technical court procedures related to office support work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Provide and promote a high level of public service.
• Organize, research and maintain accurate files and records.
• Prioritize and organize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or online computer.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain attention to detail and perform office work accurately despite frequent interruptions.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Maintain the necessary level of confidentiality.
• Type/keyboard at a rate of 30 net words per minute.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an Application Pre-Screening to ensure the instructions for completing the application have been followed and the minimum qualifications are met (pass/fail); a Written Examination (pass/fail); and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%). Candidates, whose applications pass the pre-screening, will be invited to take the Written Examination. The top 60 candidates with a passing score on the Written Examination will be invited to the Panel Interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

The anticipated dates of the recruitment and examination processes are listed below. Please make plans to be present for these opportunities. Applicants will be notified of the final date, time, and place of the examinations with as much advance notification as possible.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: December 18, 2019, 11:59 PM
Written Examination Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020
Panel Interview Dates: January 27-30, 2020

Please Note: The Written Examination date of Saturday, January 11, 2020 is firm. The exact time and location of the exam will be sent to qualified applicants prior to the exam date. Because of the logistics involved in giving the exam, no make-up exams will be offered except in cases where there is a need for a special accommodation. Please make plans now to be available for the January 11, 2020 examination.

The Written Examination is a basic civil service/government examination. Most libraries and bookstores stock study guides for civil service/government examinations. Applicants are encouraged to review these resource materials prior to taking the examination. Although the Superior Court and the County do not recommend or endorse specific books, job seekers can ask librarians or store employees for guidance in selecting appropriate study aids.
 

Note: Although the County of San Mateo is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, December 16, 2019 .

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY APPLICATION.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing, installing, maintaining, dismantling, and overhauling of mechanical and electrical equipment, performs maintenance of plant grounds and buildings, and does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment; levels and aligns equipment to prevent vibration; installs and connects instruments, gauges, tubing, pipes, instrument panels, switches and valves; dismantles pumps, motors, and generators and inspects for broken or worn parts, and makes appropriate adjustments, replacements and repairs; keeps records of repairs and maintenance services performed; maintains plant grounds and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The installation, operation and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment; mechanical ability and skill in the use of tools and materials involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, use of hand tools and power equipment; basic addition and subtraction.

Ability to: Read, understand and work from blueprints, diagrams and installation sketches; diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects; understand and follow written and oral directions; prepare reports and keep accurate records; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record). 

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Are you looking for an interesting, collaborative workplace where your work will help promote an inclusive environment for all employees? 
 
The County of San Mateo Human Resources Department is looking for a results-oriented, self-starter to join our Equal Employment Opportunity division as an EEO Workplace Investigator/Senior EEO Workplace Investigator.   The EEO Investigator will conduct complex investigations into sensitive EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment and other workplace complaints in a thorough, efficient, and professional manner. 
 
Depending on the level of relevant experience, we will hire at either the EEO Workplace Investigator level or the EEO Senior Workplace Investigator level. 
 
The ideal EEO Workplace Investigator will have strong writing skills, attention to detail, research and analytical skills, and the ability to conduct thorough interviews and interact professionally with staff of all levels.  Some examples of experience, education, and work backgrounds which may provide such knowledge and abilities may include:  a human resources professional who has conducted personnel or employee relations investigations; an attorney who has practiced employment law; an editor/ copywriter who specializes in factual/ investigation writing; a law school or other graduate who has completed courses on civil rights, employment law, or investigations; or a mediator, judicial law clerk, or paralegal who has handled employment cases relating to discrimination or harassment, among other work backgrounds.
 
The ideal Senior EEO Workplace Investigator has a bachelor's or JD degree, knowledge of state and federal employment laws, at least three years of relevant work experience performing investigative duties, excellent writing skills, and experience leading or supervising staff.
 
Duties for the EEO Workplace Investigator/Senior EEO Workplace Investigator will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting complex investigations into sensitive EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace complaints in an efficient, thorough, and professional manner  
• Interviewing witnesses, including staff at all levels of the organization using appropriate tact and impartiality
• Providing practical, problem solving, even-handed solutions to EEO or personnel matters while serving as a trusted and confidential resource within our large, multi-faceted organization
• Researching EEO laws such as Title VII, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other EEO statutes and case law
• Preparing thorough, professional reports of human resource, EEO, or personnel matters, including review of policy violations, performance, and/or conduct concerns
• Providing highly complex analysis across a broad spectrum of programs, policies, and initiatives or providing in-depth, complex analysis in employee relations, human resources, or EEO investigations
• Reviewing, investigating, and responding to DFEH and EEOC charges of discrimination, including the preparation of Position Statements and supporting documents
• Providing sound technical and practical advice and guidance to County managers, leaders, and staff on EEO matters, employee concerns, and workplace initiatives
• Developing and conducting trainings on EEO topics including preparation of presentations, and handouts on EEO cases and workplace initiatives

 
Following an initial employment period with sufficient demonstration of the ability to complete work assignments effectively, the individual in this position could have some flexibility in their work schedule and some ability to work remotely. 

The current position is a limited term, at-will position and is an exceptional opportunity to experience working in the public sector for a progressive local jurisdiction.  The County of San Mateo is recognized state-wide as an innovative organization that provides comprehensive services to the residents and businesses in the county.  Our limited term positions are appointments that can last up to three years but the individual could be eligible for regular employment opportunities as they become available.  The classification for this position is Associate Management Analyst/Management Analyst and is considered a management position with the County with associated management-level benefits.
 
Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications could be:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's, Juris Doctorate law degree, or Advanced Degree from an accredited college, university, or graduate program; and/or certification in investigations, human resources, or a related area.
• At least one year of professional experience is typically required at the Workplace EEO Investigator level, and at least 3 years for the Senior Workplace EEO Investigator level.

 
Knowledge of:

• Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
• Principles of statistical computations
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures 
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation 
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures
• Principles and practices of public administration as applied to workplace investigations and employment law
• Principles and practices of county management and government
• Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to workplace investigations and employment law
• Record keeping principles and procedures
• Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively working with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff 

 
Ability to:

• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

 
Skills:

• Strong writing skills
• Strong interview and communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with manager, leaders, and staff at all level with appropriate tact and diplomacy
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills to independently manage workload and multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to resolve and manage conflicts, complaints, and concerns from a variety of stakeholders, employee, and groups
• Ability to work in a confidential setting and maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion
• Use of appropriate professional judgment

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

To apply for this exciting opportunity, the following materials must be submitted using the County's online application system:

• The County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire that is part of the Employment Application Form

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
Examination Process: The examination process will consist of the steps detailed below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

• Initial review of application materials.  At this step applicants submitting incomplete applications, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified.
• Application Screening. The application, supplemental responses, and writing samples for applicants who pass the initial review will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts. All applicants passing this step will be invited to the panel interview
• Panel Interview. At this step, applicants will be invited to a Civil Service interview, which may include the evaluation of a written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Applicants passing this stage will be placed on an eligible-for-hiring list.

 
This is a continuous recruitment, which will be open until the position is filled.  We encourage you to apply expediently.  A first review of applications and a first round of interviews will occur as indicated below.  Additional screenings and interviews will follow if needed.

First Review of Applications:  May 23, 2019 (for applications received through May 22, 2019)
First Set of Panel Interviews (tentative): May 30, 2019

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Recruiter: Chet Overstreet (042919) (Associate Management Analyst-D182/Management Analyst-D181)

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water.  Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools.  Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.

The San Mateo County Health System is seeing experienced Spanish-Speaking Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team.

The current vacancies are in:

• Fair Oaks Health Center, located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 - one Full-Time, Extra Help position and one Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• OB/GYN Clinic, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.
• Specialty Clinics, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• Coastside Clinic, located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.

Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

Salary:

Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Limited Term positions - This is an at-will position.  Limited Term positions are designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension.

Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you!

The San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIV diagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant.

All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings.  The Fair Oaks Health Center in Redwood City is staffed with an oral surgeon and pedodontist, and the San Mateo Clinic is staffed with an oral surgeon.  The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific and University of San Francisco to aid in patient care.

The Dental Assistant Series levels include:
 
Dental Assistant I ($21.59 - $26.99 Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level.

Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($25.52 - $31.90 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for two full-time Official Court Reporter positions. The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meeting our goal of continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today!

Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County.

The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification and/or experience with real time is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time certification or 5% for real time court certification.

Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas and sentences.
• Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court.
• Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts.
• Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures.
• Laws, regulations and judicial procedures related to court reporting.
• Legal, medical, professional and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting.
• Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained.

Skill/Ability to:

• Take and transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings.
• Operate courtroom stenotype equipment.
• Use standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or on-line computer.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines and coordinate multiple activities.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 

Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo.

Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection.

Because of this screening process, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Recruitment Closing Date: Continuous
Application Screening/Training and Experience Evaluation (tentative): TBD
Departmental Interviews (tentative): TBD
 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.