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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Financial Specialist II-J23-U00-H

Extra Help Intermittent On Call

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Range: $20.27 - $25.70 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, B21 Step 1 -13)
Hiring Range: $20.27 - $21.51 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, B21 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: December 30, 2024

There is an Extra Help Intermittent On-Call Financial Specialist I vacancy with Yakima County District Court - Grandview Location. This position will perform a variety of duties including receipting payments for both District Court and District Court Probation and helping the defendants set up time payment arrangements as well as helping determine payment amounts if defendant is unable to pay the minimal monthly payment amount. This person will also be crossed trained to perform duties as an In Court Clerk in the courtroom setting assisting in all aspects of the Court by assisting the Judges, Attorneys and defendants.

You will perform all duties in preparation and ordering of bench warrants, scheduling court appearances and preparation and handling of legal documents and data entry into the JIS Statewide computer system. The successful candidate will also perform a variety of other office duties including responding to or routing telephone inquiries and records maintenance as well as the processing of the daily mail. And will be needed for any other court office support processes on a daily basis.

Training may be required at alternative work locations. After the employee has completed training, part of the job may include traveling as needed to cover in Yakima at either the cashier windows or covering District Court dockets in Court.



Benefits Included in the position:
WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)


Note: This position is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Receives and receipts payments in person and by mail. Reviews Accounts Receivable documents, and creates/adjusts for financial accuracy or adjustments. Evaluates, prioritizes, & prepares correspondence utilizing specialized knowledge of Court procedures & guidelines.  Refers issues to judicial officer if necessary. Refers defendants for community service when appropriate.

In Court Clerk, must in a timely manner complete docket entries updating the case events in the JIS Statewide system which requires accurate information in multiple screens.  The Clerk must also ensure that the court proceedings are being recorded correctly via the FTR system and that the audio log is being prepared for each case. The Clerk must also be able to respond to any inquiry or request the Judge may have of him/her during court proceedings while at the same time managing the regular activity of the court proceedings.

Creates accounts receivable & time payment arrangement records; monitors; posts & disburses bail/bonds; monitors bench warrant & “Failure to Appear” status in order to maintain accurate Dept of Licensing records.<