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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

WHAT WE OFFER (PAY & BENEFITS):

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees) and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering a variety of gym membership discounts, annual wellness fairs and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

This is a full time (40 hours per week) County position represented by the Employees' Association (EA) Bargaining Union.

Competitive compensation package:

Annual Salary Range: $45,566 - $57,344

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.90 - $27.56

• Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement contribution (The County currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
  • Other Retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Are you committed to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you thrive working in a fast-paced team environment and are invested in team success?
• Do you have exceptional organization skills?
• Do you have creative problem solving skills?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for a motivated and customer-focused individual with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills for our Justice Court Clerk 1 role in Clackamas County Justice Court. If selected for this position, you will focus on responsibilities associated with the case processing and adjudication of criminal/traffic/violations heard through the Justice Court pursuant to the violations’ bureau order. Additionally, you will be involved in performing limited and routine violation trial tasks, civil case tasks and finance processes.

Our goal is to provide the highest level of value and service to the community of Clackamas County. To that end, we are searching for an individual that will meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also will maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal life that could reflect on the Department.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience that may include experience in court, legal office or law enforcement setting
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing customer service over the phone and in person
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience entering and retrieving data
• At least one (1) year of experience working with Microsoft Word
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with emotional or upset customers
  • Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively, and professionally and to maintain composure in difficult, stressful and quickly emerging situations
  • Exercising tact, good judgment and diplomacy, especially while working with people who are experiencing complex emotions
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
  • Ability to be flexible, self-motivated and work independently
  • A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• At least one (1) year of experience working with sensitive and confidential information
• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) Certification
• Experience using Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI), ClassWeb systems and/or Court-specific software, such as Tyler Incode or other court software
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Possession of a valid driver's license or an acceptable alternative method of transportation. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation or based on the department business needs. Learn More About County's Driving & Vehicle Policy

Post-employment Requirements:

• Within thirty (30) days of hire, possession of Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

Embodies “SPIRIT” by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).

Creates a Welcoming and Respectful Environment by preparing volunteers to participate in offering services to clients experiencing conflict and those seeking resources so they can resolve their differences peacefully, develop skills for the resolution of future conflicts and build safe, healthy relationships and communities. The ideal candidate is committed to serving diverse populations, and recognizes that all individuals we serve must be treated with dignity and respect, and must not experience discrimination, bias, or a lack of equity in services. These diverse populations include but are not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, and national origins; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people; individuals with physical or mental disability; people of all ages, religions, genders, political affiliations, veterans, and people of various socio-economic statuses.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of the diverse populations we serve.

Engages in Self-Management as evidenced by the individual’s ability to manage and continually improve the individual’s own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel.

Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself or herself to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior.

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Justice Court Clerk 1.

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Justice Court is directed by an elected Justice of the Peace and has jurisdiction over all violations including traffic. The Justice Court receives citations from Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police, and local police agencies citing outside incorporated cities within Clackamas County. Justice Court has jurisdiction over civil cases to $10,000 including Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (FED evictions) and Small Claims.

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Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us