DV CLERK; Legal Clerk II Range​/NON

Overview

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Attorney - Criminal Division

HOURS OF WORK: Saturday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: City Hall; 632 W 6th Avenue

Note: Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

• Serve as receptionist for the Criminal Division, Department of Law. Receive and process incoming calls, take verbatim messages as necessary. Assist and respond to requests from individuals who appear in person at the office.
• Receive, sort, date stamp, distribute, and provide for the initial distribution of all incoming mail and municipal documents.
• Maintain staff reporting and tracking log to monitor staff whereabouts.
• Forward faxes, emails, phone calls, and messages to attorneys/staff. Copying/scanning as requested. Order supplies as needed. Stock supply room.
• Maintain a witness fee checking account. Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years of clerical or office experience, one(1) year of which must have been in a legal or law enforcement environment.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• Typing test at a net speed of 35 WPM at time of application
  
  Note:
  
  Official certification of 35 WPM (current within the past year) MUST be attached to the application. Documentation or certification results must clearly indicate the applicant's name and date the test was taken.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance and access at time of hire. If the individual selected fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within the specified timeline, they will be terminated.

• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification within one (1) month of hire.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please note that E-Verify is a program administered by DHS. (No hyperlink provided.)

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment as well as a financial review.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification and Tiburon clearance within 30 days of hire. If the individual selected fails to obtain these within 30 days of hire, they will be terminated.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Veterans or those who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the…