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  • Deputy District Attorney I - Part Time Limited Duration

    Bend, Oregon United States Deschutes County Part Time $3,615.01 - $4,864.72 Monthly Dec 21, 2024
    Deschutes County Employer:

    Deschutes County

    Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information. For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists. Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system. The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus. To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.  Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

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    Job Description

    Summary

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

    The District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Oregon in all criminal cases filed in Deschutes County. Representation includes enforcing the laws of the State of Oregon, protecting the innocent, ensuring the guilty are held accountable, and advocating for victims of crime to be heard and respected in the process. The District Attorney and a team of Deputy District Attorneys are responsible for evaluating the investigative reports submitted by local, state and federal agencies and determining whether justice and public safety require prosecution. If the Office initiates prosecution, the attorneys are then responsible for presenting evidence to and advising the Grand Jury, and representing the State at every stage of the criminal proceeding in Circuit Court thereafter. The Office can also decide to defer certain cases out of the traditional criminal justice system into alternative diversion programs that maintain community safety and improve offender and victim outcomes. The mission of the DA’s Office is to ensure justice and community safety.

    ABOUT THE COUNTY:
    We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

    Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

    We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

    ABOUT THE JOB:

    The Emerging Adult Program Deputy District Attorney (DDA) will serve as a critical member of the Deschutes County District Attorney's Office Emerging Adult Program (EAP) team. The EAP safely and effectively reduces the charging of cases involving young adults (18-25 years old) through a restorative justice initiative - focused on supporting offender accountability, while improving victim outcomes and public safety.
    This position is responsible for legal review of cases and program management. The DDA will analyze, prepare, and dispose of criminal cases of young adults, and will review, monitor and track these cases to determine program eligibility. The DDA will also serve as the co-program manager, helping to manage program operations, data tracking, volunteer and team training, and to directly support the program’s implementation. The incumbent is expected to comply with all legal practices and standards, as well as office policy, and will provide training to the office on the EAP program and criminal justice reform initiatives. All ineligible and revoked EAP cases will be referred to another DDA for prosecution. The position will work under the direction of the Chief Deputy District Attorney and the EAP Program Manager. The Chief DDA will assign some work, review performance, and provide consultation on cases. The EAP program manager will assign program related work, assist in the performance review and provide consultation related to program management.

    Goals for the EAP PDT:
    • Support restorative justice outcomes.
    • Identify and offer timely screening of all possible candidates for EAP participation.
    • Maintain community safety and justice.
    • Support program implementation and community engagement.
    • Improve victim (harmed party) and offender (responsible party) outcomes.
    • Reduce young adult cases entering the traditional criminal justice system.

    To achieve these goals, the EAP DDA will work in partnership with the DA's Office dedicated Program Development Technician, Victims' Advocate, and Management Analyst. The full EAP team also involves Community Solutions of Central Oregon’s facilitator, and program coordinator; Thrive Central Oregon’s case manager; other local agencies and a team of community volunteers. This collaborative inter-disciplinary team develops, implements, and tracks the EAP restorative justice grant program.
    This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for a hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

    The program team’s primary workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Program circle days require the DDA to be in-person. Depending on the day of the month, work may be done at the DA's Office (downtown), Community Solutions of Central Oregon (NW side of town), Lotus Building (SE side of town).
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Reviews, monitors, and tracks all cases referred to the EAP to determine eligibility, progression through the program, and approval intervention plans.
    • Oversees the daily management of the EAP grant operations, working closely with the internal EAP team and program partners, as well as community facilitators.
    • Tracks and collects statistical information and data on performance measures, technology, and policy issues; prepares reports of study conclusions and recommendations.

    What You Will Bring:
    Knowledge of or experience with:
    • Criminal law and the practices and procedures of criminal prosecution, legal research methods, and applicable rules, codes and regulations for area of assignment.
    • Principles and techniques for program development and implementation, file record keeping, and data management.
    • Operating a personal computer, utilizing standard (Microsoft Office Suite) and specialized software (Zoom, Cognito Forms, Karpel, or similar), and entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
    Skill in:
    • Interpret and apply legal principles and procedures.
    • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and work with minimum supervision, using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, and agencies at all times.
    • Analyzing and handling administrative and operational duties, interpreting policies and regulations, evaluating data and alternatives, and recommending changes based on findings.
    *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

    Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

    Review the full job description by clicking HERE . Additional information regarding the District Attorney's Office and the position can be found by clicking HERE .

    Compensation

    $3,615.01 to $4,864.72 per month for an 86.34 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

    This is a limited-duration employment position (0.5 FTE/20 hrs per week) as defined by Deschutes County HR Personnel Rules 2.010. The position has identified funding through June 30, 2025. Extending the position beyond June 30, 2025 will depend on a continued business need for the position and approval of additional funding. Should this occur, the County may at a later date extend the position end date or offer regular employment status to the incumbent in this position.

    BENEFITS:
    Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required; this serves as an entry level position.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of and belief in the impact of restorative justice and criminal justice reform.
    • Experience coordinating or managing complex programs from cradle to grave and meeting programmatic metrics.
    • Experience with grant management and funding, and reporting and contract management.
    • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a law office.


    Necessary Special Requirements

    Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

    Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and CJIS certification from the State of Oregon are required within six months of hire.

    Must pass a pre-qualifying driving record review and criminal history background.

    Background Investigation.
    A successful candidate will complete a full background investigation prior to receiving a conditional job offer.

    Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
    Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

    Employer paid benefit offerings include:
    • Life Insurance for employee and dependents
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • Long-term Disability Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
    • Time Management Leave
    Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
    • 125 Flexible Spending Program
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program
    • Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
    To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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