Position InformationThe Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and driven team leader to support our community as a Civil Bureau Specialist!Starting salary up to $42.96/hourly ( $89,662 /yearly), and a competitive total compensation package!* What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
About the Position The Civil Bureau is a small diverse team that is responsible for executing levies such as wage garnishments, bank levies and property seizures in Sonoma County, and for serving civil legal process such as small claims, summons, and petitions. The Civil Bureau also conducts Sheriff’s sales and evictions and enforces Civil Warrants.
As the Civil Bureau Specialist, you will supervise the work of assigned staff and act as a liaison between the Civil Bureau and outside agencies . You will assist the Civil Manager with reviewing and processing complex levies, as well as developing processes to complete workloads within deadlines. The Civil Bureau Specialist also processes the disbursement of levied funds, provide in-house training, and reviews and updates procedures to ensure relevancy and compliance with new/revised laws. Additionally, you will recommend and implement solutions to aid operational efficiency which may require analysis, statistical research, program evaluation, etc.
What You Bring As the ideal candidate for this position, you possess: - The ability to quickly attain knowledge of and effectively apply the principles, rules, regulations, laws and procedures pertaining to civil law enforcement, including the California Code of Civil Procedures
- A basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Experience with research, data analysis, and plan implementation
- The ability to work independently and to quickly make decisions with shifting priorities
- Supervisory or leadership experience, and the ability to motivate and lead staff through process changes
- Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people and organizations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department members, outside agencies, and the public
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Civil Bureau Specialist position in the Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . The Civil Service title for this position is Civil Bureau Specialist.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, three years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in a law office, law enforcement office, or court environment processing legal documents including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. Formal coursework or training in civil and criminal law with emphasis in legal documentation, legislation, legal codes, etc. is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Background Requirements: Applicants must successfully complete the Sheriff’s Department thorough background investigation process.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of: related government or department codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, procedures necessary to accomplish the position objectives; and the purpose and processing of a diversity of court, law enforcement, and legal documents, forms, and records.
Working knowledge of: the principles and practices of effective supervision and training; the computer and records systems of the courts and/or law enforcement; administrative techniques and principles of organization, techniques and practices of research methodology, data collection, and preliminary analysis; report writing; application and use of basic statistics including basic accounting principles; interview techniques sufficient to obtain information related to employment and administrative matters; effective written communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; modern office methods and procedures; database, spreadsheet and word processing applications including basic methods of graphic presentations.
Ability to: Prepare and process a variety of complex legal documents; maintain complex legal records; locate, identify and correct technical inaccuracies; understand, interpret, explain, and apply specific statutes, codes, laws, regulations, and procedures; communicate appropriately with managers, law enforcement personnel, judges, attorneys, and the general public; review and analyze problems and choose an effective solution and implement necessary changes; evaluate and assess employee behavior and performance and communicate performance standards to subordinates; research and analyze laws and legislation; implement policies and procedures; assemble materials and reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; organize and prioritize work assignments; use and understand common database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphic presentation applications; learn specialized computer applications.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
BACKGROUND PROCESS Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place.
You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
Please read the Sheriff's Office Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines for further information.
HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .
IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 8/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
