What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Server - Hourly position at Carson City, NV?
Description
This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year, with the District Attorney's Office located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties for the District Attorney office. Duties include customer service, delivery of subpoenas/summons, writing notes, and performing related duties as required. Must be able to work 10 to 20 hours per week, this may include evenings and weekends.
** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
Examples of Duties
- Serve and/or pick up subpoenas, summons and other documents in person and by telephone.
- Respond to request for information regarding subpoenas/witnesses/victims.
- Write correspondence or reports.
- Enter and retrieve information from an automated data system.
- Review all work for accuracy and completeness, and maintain confidentiality of all information.
- Meet and confer with staff of District Attorney’s Office to accomplish goals.
- Adhere to all City vehicle policies.
- Testify under oath regarding service of subpoenas/summons.
- Transport witnesses and victims to/from court.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to speak Spanish at least conversationally is preferred, but not required.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
- Valid driver’s license.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Basic computer skills.
- Microsoft Word and Outlook programs.
- Legal protocols when serving documents.
Ability to:
- Make phone calls and answer calls related to serving subpoenas.
- Operate standard office equipment, including telephones, calculators, copiers, fax machines.
- Write notes and track all subpoenas/summons, successful and unsuccessful.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Read and follow instructions.
- Establish and maintain interpersonal and cooperative relationships.
- Read and analyze technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
- Drive City-owned automobiles.
- Effectively testify under oath in court regarding service of subpoenas/summons.
- Follow legal protocols when serving documents.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact; exposure to computer screens; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another. The position resides primarily outside of the office environment.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
- Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
- New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
- Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
- Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.
