County of Shasta, CA
Legal Secretary/ Supervisor
County of Shasta, CA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary :
$44,424.00 - $56,700.00 Annually
Location :
96001, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
886_PD_102524
Department:
Public Defender
Opening Date:
11/07/2024
Closing Date:
11/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
ORAL EXAM IS
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2024
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID
DRIVER'S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2024, AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$3,702 - $4,725 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.36 - $27.26 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases*
Please visit
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Public Defender provides efficient and effective legal defense services to indigent individuals charged with crimes in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. In addition, the Office of the Shasta County Public Defender provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing conservatorship, guardianship, parental terminations, probate, and Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5150 proceedings.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction, to perform responsible legal secretarial, clerical, and routine administrative duties in support of an attorney with program management responsibilities, which involve active and extensive public interests and contact with other public agencies; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Legal Secretary is distinguished from the Administrative Secretary class series in that while the general nature of secretarial support activities are similar, an incumbent in this class works in a legal setting and is required to be fully proficient in all aspects of the mission of the office to which assigned. Legal Secretary / Supervisor has substantial supervisory responsibilities for multiple staff in addition to the usual duties.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and adaptable professional with a proven track record of quick learning and problem-solving in fast-paced legal environments. With a solid understanding of court processes and legal procedures, this candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a capacity to work effectively under pressure.
This individual excels at building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients alike. As a team builder, they foster an inclusive and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to grow, thrive, and contribute to the department's success. Their leadership style is characterized by positivity, empowerment, and a commitment to holding team members accountable in a constructive manner. They lead by example, offering guidance and support while maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism.
Innovative and resourceful, the ideal candidate can think outside the box to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. They are comfortable working independently but also appreciate the value of teamwork and know when to seek input from others to ensure the best outcomes. In addition, they are dedicated to continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance team productivity.
With excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a solutions-oriented approach, this candidate is a strong leader capable of managing both the technical and interpersonal aspects of a legal support team.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs difficult legal secretarial and clerical duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment; may perform routine administrative duties; composes routine memoranda, contracts, resolutions, ordinances and letters; maintains Law Library; may perform legal research; prepares legal forms necessary for filing cases before court, including briefs, motions and orders, warrants, citations, complaints, subpoenas, petitions and resolutions; answers correspondence independently; maintains calendar and schedules appointments for the manager; answers the telephone and interviews callers, exercising considerable judgment in giving out information and referring to the proper person; makes travel arrangements; installs and maintains filing systems and other clerical procedures; prepares payroll and prepares a variety of bills and invoices; opens, sorts and distributes mail; operates a variety of modern office appliances and orders office supplies as necessary; assists in budget preparation and administration; prepares financial and statistical reports. In other than of a routine or clerical nature, evaluates employee performance including clarifies job expectations, assigns work, provides feedback on performance issues, counsels employees on performance, and completes and signs the annual performance evaluation; and effectively recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or adjustment of grievance.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of : Legal terminology, forms, documents and procedures; basic organization, services, programs and functions of the legal system; forms and formatting for legal documents; style/format of business correspondence, punctuation, spelling, and general English usage; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; filing and recordkeeping methods; modern office equipment; basic elements of supervision, including instructing workers on specific tasks.
Ability to : Perform difficult and responsible legal secretarial and clerical duties; organize work effectively to meet critical administrative deadlines; determine office priorities; deal with deadlines and office emergencies; interpret and apply specific policies and procedures; type at a speed of not less than 55 words per minute from clear copy on a typewriter or computer terminal; take dictation at a speed of 90 words per minute and transcribe it accurately may be required for certain positions; compose correspondence independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; supervise the work of staff.
These employment standards are typically attained
with two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents and training or experience in supervision.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents?If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, job duties, and types of legal documents prepared. If none, please type "N/A".Do you have experience in supervision or training? Yes/NoIf yes to question #3, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and duties. If none, please type "N/A".The Legal Secretary/Supervisor is a leadership role which will be responsible for providing supervision and support to the clerical unit. What skills, experience, and personal qualities do you possess that would make you a good leader/supervisor? If none, please type "N/A".
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Shasta County Employees Associations (Supervisory Unit).Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on November 25, 2024.
A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will
NOT
be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit
: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran
MUST
provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.)
WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at
www.ShastaCountyCareers.com
or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service.15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.
Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to twenty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.8C I n the Shasta County Employees Association MOU.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.Bereavement:
24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.Health Plan:Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
Dental Plan:The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.Vision Plan:The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
Life Insurance:The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For SUPV employees the current coverage amount is $46,000.
Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.
Retirement:The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.
Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.
Miscellaneous:
Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer contribution up to 3%.IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment AssistanceScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
Shasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Room 348Redding, CA 96001-1676(530) 225-5515
Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov
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Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents?
YesNo
02
If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, job duties, and types of legal documents prepared. If none, please type "N/A".
03
Do you have experience in supervision or training?
YesNo
04
If yes to question #3, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and duties. If none, please type "N/A".
05
The Legal Secretary/Supervisor is a leadership role which will be responsible for providing supervision and support to the clerical unit. What skills, experience, and personal qualities do you possess that would make you a good leader/supervisor? If none, please type "N/A".
Required Question
$44,424.00 - $56,700.00 Annually
Location :
96001, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
886_PD_102524
Department:
Public Defender
Opening Date:
11/07/2024
Closing Date:
11/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
ORAL EXAM IS
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2024
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID
DRIVER'S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2024, AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$3,702 - $4,725 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.36 - $27.26 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases*
Please visit
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Public Defender provides efficient and effective legal defense services to indigent individuals charged with crimes in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. In addition, the Office of the Shasta County Public Defender provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing conservatorship, guardianship, parental terminations, probate, and Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5150 proceedings.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction, to perform responsible legal secretarial, clerical, and routine administrative duties in support of an attorney with program management responsibilities, which involve active and extensive public interests and contact with other public agencies; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Legal Secretary is distinguished from the Administrative Secretary class series in that while the general nature of secretarial support activities are similar, an incumbent in this class works in a legal setting and is required to be fully proficient in all aspects of the mission of the office to which assigned. Legal Secretary / Supervisor has substantial supervisory responsibilities for multiple staff in addition to the usual duties.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and adaptable professional with a proven track record of quick learning and problem-solving in fast-paced legal environments. With a solid understanding of court processes and legal procedures, this candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a capacity to work effectively under pressure.
This individual excels at building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients alike. As a team builder, they foster an inclusive and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to grow, thrive, and contribute to the department's success. Their leadership style is characterized by positivity, empowerment, and a commitment to holding team members accountable in a constructive manner. They lead by example, offering guidance and support while maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism.
Innovative and resourceful, the ideal candidate can think outside the box to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. They are comfortable working independently but also appreciate the value of teamwork and know when to seek input from others to ensure the best outcomes. In addition, they are dedicated to continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance team productivity.
With excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a solutions-oriented approach, this candidate is a strong leader capable of managing both the technical and interpersonal aspects of a legal support team.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs difficult legal secretarial and clerical duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment; may perform routine administrative duties; composes routine memoranda, contracts, resolutions, ordinances and letters; maintains Law Library; may perform legal research; prepares legal forms necessary for filing cases before court, including briefs, motions and orders, warrants, citations, complaints, subpoenas, petitions and resolutions; answers correspondence independently; maintains calendar and schedules appointments for the manager; answers the telephone and interviews callers, exercising considerable judgment in giving out information and referring to the proper person; makes travel arrangements; installs and maintains filing systems and other clerical procedures; prepares payroll and prepares a variety of bills and invoices; opens, sorts and distributes mail; operates a variety of modern office appliances and orders office supplies as necessary; assists in budget preparation and administration; prepares financial and statistical reports. In other than of a routine or clerical nature, evaluates employee performance including clarifies job expectations, assigns work, provides feedback on performance issues, counsels employees on performance, and completes and signs the annual performance evaluation; and effectively recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or adjustment of grievance.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of : Legal terminology, forms, documents and procedures; basic organization, services, programs and functions of the legal system; forms and formatting for legal documents; style/format of business correspondence, punctuation, spelling, and general English usage; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; filing and recordkeeping methods; modern office equipment; basic elements of supervision, including instructing workers on specific tasks.
Ability to : Perform difficult and responsible legal secretarial and clerical duties; organize work effectively to meet critical administrative deadlines; determine office priorities; deal with deadlines and office emergencies; interpret and apply specific policies and procedures; type at a speed of not less than 55 words per minute from clear copy on a typewriter or computer terminal; take dictation at a speed of 90 words per minute and transcribe it accurately may be required for certain positions; compose correspondence independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; supervise the work of staff.
These employment standards are typically attained
with two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents and training or experience in supervision.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents?If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, job duties, and types of legal documents prepared. If none, please type "N/A".Do you have experience in supervision or training? Yes/NoIf yes to question #3, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and duties. If none, please type "N/A".The Legal Secretary/Supervisor is a leadership role which will be responsible for providing supervision and support to the clerical unit. What skills, experience, and personal qualities do you possess that would make you a good leader/supervisor? If none, please type "N/A".
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Shasta County Employees Associations (Supervisory Unit).Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on November 25, 2024.
A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will
NOT
be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit
: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran
MUST
provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.)
WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at
www.ShastaCountyCareers.com
or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service.15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.
Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to twenty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.8C I n the Shasta County Employees Association MOU.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.Bereavement:
24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.Health Plan:Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
Dental Plan:The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.Vision Plan:The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
Life Insurance:The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For SUPV employees the current coverage amount is $46,000.
Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.
Retirement:The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.
Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.
Miscellaneous:
Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer contribution up to 3%.IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment AssistanceScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Shasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Room 348Redding, CA 96001-1676(530) 225-5515
Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov
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Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience preparing a wide variety of legal documents?
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If yes to question #1, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, job duties, and types of legal documents prepared. If none, please type "N/A".
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Do you have experience in supervision or training?
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If yes to question #3, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and duties. If none, please type "N/A".
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The Legal Secretary/Supervisor is a leadership role which will be responsible for providing supervision and support to the clerical unit. What skills, experience, and personal qualities do you possess that would make you a good leader/supervisor? If none, please type "N/A".
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