Posting number: 202300768
Department: Juvenile Court
Job classification: Floater - Juvenile Court
Posting type: Open
Categories: Office and Administrative Support
The Floater position performs job duties and responsibilities of various assigned positions in the court services unit. These positions include but are not limited to the Receptionist, Court Aide, Scanner, Clerk I, and Clerk II. Submits appropriate forms/documentation required to maintain court processes within the department. Performs other general and independent duties related to the general office operations or related duties as required.
Under general supervision of the Supervisor, Court Services Unit:
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent degree. General office skills with two (2) years of experience; excellent telephone and communication skills. Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the public; strong computer skills and knowledge of Windows and PC functionality; Good organizational skills,
analytical skills, and attention to detail; Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work individually and as part of a team; Knowledge of Court Processes preferred.
UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM HIRING POLICY 32nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT: The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation , race, color, age national origin, sex sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability , or other non-merit facts or consideration. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal air-conditioned office. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 35 hours/week. Ability to function well in high-stress situations. Overtime as needed and approved or directed by the unit supervisor. Some exposure to distraught families, victims, etc., and disorderly juveniles.
Delaware County is governed by a five-member County Council, which replaced the three-member Board of County Commissioners as the governing body of the County in January 1976, when the Home Rule Charter went into effect. The actually expansion of Council to five members occurred in January 1978.
Council is responsible for all legislative and administrative functions of the County government. Although Council has overall responsibility for all action of County departments, the Executive Director, a County Council appointee, is directly responsible for the operations of certain departments as outlined in the Home Rule Charter or Administrative Code, or as assigned by the Executive Director and the County Clerk. Legal guidance and representation is provided by the Solicitor.
Members of Council are elected to four-year terms at staggered two-year intervals in years when municipal elections are held, which occur in odd-numbered years. Council organizes the first Monday of each even-numbered year when the members elect one of their own to serve as Chairman and one to service as Vice Chairman. The powers and duties of Council are many and varied. The Home Rule Charter provides Council with the authority to pass ordinances, resolutions and proclamations and to provide budgets and personnel to meet the needs of the people of Delaware County as they arise.
Council is responsible for adopting a budget each calendar year. The budget includes setting personal and real estate tax rates and fees to raise the funds needed to meet the needs of the budget. To raise money for major capital projects, Council sells tax-exempt municipal bonds which are paid off at predetermined intervals over a certain number of years. Many social programs are primarily funded by federal and state grants, which are forwarded to the County government for distribution. Payroll scales and the number of employees necessary to perform County services, including judicial offices, are set by Council.
