Court Clerk Lead, Austin Municipal Court

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Who are we? The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of local government, the City of Austin. The court decides the lowest level criminal offenses in the state of Texas, including traffic, city ordinance, juvenile, and disabled parking. Court services are handled both onsite and online, or by telephone, email, and mail.
Under general supervision, performs skilled clerical tasks in a major administrative area. Works in conjunction with other administrative personnel to perform a wide variety of courtroom and administrative support duties.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, performs skilled clerical tasks in a major administrative area. Works in conjunction with other administrative personnel to perform a wide variety of courtroom and administrative support duties.

Duties, Fu nctions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Reviews completed paperwork and system updating and provides feedback as appropriate.
  
• Performs cashier duties and balances money at end of shift. Balances disbursement and daily deposit reports and monitors overpayments. Corrects financial errors.
  
• Processes expungement cases and appeals.
  
• Serves as liaison to Judges, Austin Police Department (APD), Jail, Pretrial Services and other County and law enforcement agencies.
  
• Notifies DPS of activity on juvenile failures to appear or pay.
  
• Files and prepares civil cases, accepts motions and subpoenas.
  
• Prepares and processes alias capias warrants, Williamson County warrants and commitments, sealed cases, search and juvenile warrants, and responds to bankruptcy letters.
  
• Maintains organization and flow of Court records.
  
• Monitors entry of traffic, parking and criminal citations into computer system.
  
• Coordinates work schedules, training staff, answers questions from staff and the general public about court operations.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of court proceedings.
  
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to handle customer complaints.
  
• Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures.
  
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  
• Ability to operate document scanners and related software applications.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) years of related experience.
  

OR

• Associates degree plus four (4) years of related experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience
  
• Experience training others on work-related tasks
  
• Effective communication skills
  
• Experience in change management
  
• Willingness to obtain introductory level Clerk certification through Texas Court Clerks Association withing 24 months of employment
  

Notes to Candidate:

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications - minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Interviews for internal applicants will be conducted first.
  
• You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not your resume or cover letter.
  
• Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
  
• Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through ‘Job Hubs’ in Workday to be considered.
  

Additional Information:
Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review.

Department:

Municipal Court

Location:

6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 175, Austin TX 78744

Pay Range:

$23.76-$27.32

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days and Hours:

Please note: Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays. Austin Municipal Court is a 24 hour, 7 days per week business operation. Schedule/location may change based upon business needs.

CBI:
If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

Critical Employee Designation:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Cri ti cal Employees are considered necessary and vital and support acti viti es that impact City or department opera ti ons. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work loca ti on. Cri ti cal employees who are able to work at an alterna ti ve work loca ti on are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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