Court Specialist IV VB - South County

Clerk-of-the-Circuit-Court-; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is seeking a well-organized Court Specialist IV for the Violations Bureau in Palm Beach County. You will process citations, set hearings, and handle payments while working with diverse customers and maintaining accurate records.

Required is a high school diploma (or GED) with five years of relevant experience. Internal applicants receive preference; a background check and drug screen may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) supplemented by five (5) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data preferably in an automated systems environment.
• Some vocational or college courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Court Specialist Lead and management team with quality control and departmental efficiency.
• Cashiers criminal traffic and ordinance violations; reinstates drivers licenses.
• Scans and updates over-the-counter citations; sets court hearings.
• Provides statistical reports; runs collections process and payoff requests; performs other customer service related functions.
• Accepts documents for recording; verifies statutory requirements; calculates and cashiers related taxes and fees.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication skills

Money Handling

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is dedicated to assisting employees reach their professional goals through internal promotion and transfer opportunities. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to our office and look forward to seeing you grow your career!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Well you're in luck...

The South County office is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professional who likes the challenge of variety, and possess excellent time management skills to join their team as a Court Specialist IV - Violations Bureau!

At the Violations Bureau you will assist customers from all walks of life with processing citations filed throughout Palm Beach County. In this role you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge on traffic citations, reinstating drivers licenses, misdemeanors cases, county ordinances, and much more!

• Assists Court Specialist Lead and management team with quality control overall departmental efficiency and procedural development as needed;
• Cashiers criminal traffic and ordinance violations; reinstates driver's licenses;
• Scans and updates over-the-counter citations;
• Sets court hearings;
• Provides statistical reports; runs collections process and payoff requests; performs other customer service related functions;
• Accepts documents for recording; identifies document type; verifies statutory requirements;
• Calculates and cashiers related taxes and fees; issues certified copies;
• Performs specialized recording tasks including the processing of Declaration of Domicile and Domestic Partnership;
• Scans documents; verifies legibility of documents scanned into the Official Records;
• Accepts VAB petitions and documents to be filed in existing County Civil cases;
• Processes e-filed documents;
• Cashiers criminal traffic and ordinance violations; reinstates driver's licenses;
• Scans and updates over-the-counter citations;
• Sets court hearings;
• Provides statistical reports; runs collections process and payoff requests; performs other customer service related functions.

High school diploma (or GED) supplemented by five (5) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data preferably in an automated systems environment; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Some vocational or college courses preferred. Once qualified deputization may be required to perform the assigned functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail
• Communications skills
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Money Handling

As an internal applicant, you are eligible for preference during the recruitment process based on your current employment with the Clerk's office. Therefore, internal applicants will be awarded three (3) preference points without having to upload any supporting documentation e.g. performance reviews, formal recognition/ awards etc.

Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources [e-mail] or 561 355 4172.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk's office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans’ Preference Claim Form and required documentation prior to the position's posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates' non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.