Clerk of Court 4 (41-1046) Ketchikan

Job Posting

This posting has been extended to all for a larger applicant pool. Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. Personnel rules will be applied to determine step placement for the successful internal candidate.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Trial Court Management & Support
• Human Resources Management
• Facility and Materials Management

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail how you possess these traits in the required letter of interest.

• Recent supervisory experience which includes assigning and delegating work, setting priorities, and mentoring staff.
• Project management experience.
• Experience prioritizing objectives and working efficiently throughout interruptions.
• Experience working with high-priority, confidential, or sensitive information.
• Ability and demonstrated experience in successfully training staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience researching and analyzing federal and state laws, regulations, and/or court cases.
• Advanced competency in MS Office software.

This position is in the partially-exempt service; the incumbent serves "at-will" to the hiring authority.

IMPORTANT:
Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.

Work Schedule Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND four years of administrative level work experience, of which two years must be at the level equivalent to a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer. OR

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field AND two years of administrative level work experience. The required work experience is met by service such as a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

Your letter should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position. Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase.

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.

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