Trial Support Specialist-26577710

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of San Diego is seeking a Trial Support Specialist to create complex AV and graphic trial exhibits and provide technical support. The role requires coordinating with legal and court staff to ensure presentation readiness and accuracy.

The position offers exposure to high-profile cases and requires strong collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures. Training and background checks are part of the onboarding process.

Formación

• Associate or Bachelor's degree required in Media/Graphic Arts or related field.
• 4 years AV support experience with associate degree; 2 years with bachelor's degree.
• Six years of full-time AV/graphics support experience as an alternative path.

Responsabilidades

• Produce highly complex audio/visual and/or graphic trial exhibits and demonstrative evidence.
• Provide technical support to professional and support staff involved with AV/graphics projects.

Conocimientos

Audio/visual support

Graphic design basics

Educación

Associate's degree in Media/Graphic Arts or related field

Bachelor's degree in Media/Graphic Arts or related field

Descripción del empleo

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

About the Position:

Trial Support Specialist is a single level technical classification allocated only to the District Attorney or Public Defender Offices. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for producing highly complex audio/visual and/or graphic trial exhibits, demonstrative evidence, and other items; and for providing technical support to professional and support staff involved with such projects.

Desirable Traits

The County of San Diego desires candidates that communicate effectively, are customer focused, value and respect others, drive to excel, enjoy teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrate ethical behavior and are supportive of change.

For more information on this job description, please visit the Trial Support Specialist job classification page.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

I. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

II. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

III. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications, or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual technical support OR;
• 2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications, or closely related field; AND two (2) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual technical support; OR;
• 3. Six (6) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual or graphics technical support

Note: Education and work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. In order for education to substitute for work experience as indicated above, college level coursework must demonstrate progress toward a degree.

Blind Applicant Screening

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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

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