Traffic Court Specialist Trainee

Suffolk AME; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Vacation 2 weeks to start

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Regular working hours

Job summary

The Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency is seeking a Traffic Court Specialist Trainee. Trainees receive on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited but increasingly responsible nature, including assisting motorists, data entry, processing plea deals, and handling fines.

This role involves contact with attorneys and the public, heavy computer use, and supervision by senior specialists.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of clerical experience.
• Provisional appointment; may become permanent after next examination.
• Ability to interact with attorneys and the public regarding court functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to motorists.
• Perform data entry and process plea deals.
• Accept and process checks and cash for fines.
• Interact with attorneys and the public regarding court functions and procedures.
• Work under supervision with higher-level Traffic Court Specialists.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Computer literacy

Court procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency is seeking to fill the position of Traffic Court Specialist Trainee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Trainees receive on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited but increasingly responsible nature. This includes providing customer service to motorists, data entry, processing plea deals, accepting and processing checks and cash for fines, heavy computer usage. Work involves contact with attorneys and the public regarding court functions and procedures. The incumbent works closely with higher-level Traffic Court Specialists, and work is subject to review through consultation and examination of work performed.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary Range

$39,333 ***IMPORTANT NOTE: After one (1) year of continuous service, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Traffic Court Specialist at $43,430 annually.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of clerical experience. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.