CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITY

Date: January 22, 2010

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Number: 10876

Position Title: Manager, Electronic Court Reporting

Location: Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, Ocala, Florida

Salary Range: $3,599.46 - $6,838.97 (Monthly*)

*The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to manage the digital recording and transcribing of court proceedings. The position is responsible for supervising staff, planning and scheduling recording activities, training personnel, managing the digital recording and transcribing of court proceedings, storing of transcripts for future access, and performing related administrative and clerical functions. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education and Training Guidelines:

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis and additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor’s degree in computer operations, business management, paralegal, law or a closely related field and five years of related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience and ample experience with the criminal justice system.

*May require certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) or the National Verbatim Reporter Association (NVRA).

Competencies:

Data Responsibility:
Coordinates or determines time, place, or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data and possibly executes determinations or reports on events.

People Responsibility:
Supervises or directs others by determining or interpreting work procedures, assigning specific duties, maintaining harmonious relations, and promoting efficiency.

Assets Responsibility:
Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies, or small amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements:
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percents.

Communications Requirement:
Reads and interprets advanced professional materials; writes reports; speaks to high level professional groups.

Complexity of Work:
Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of Decisions:
Makes decisions with moderately serious impact - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.

Equipment Usage:
Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as audio recording equipment, personal computer, servers, laptops, audio tape transcribers and other general office equipment.

Safety to Others:
Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Special Comments:

**May require certification through the Certification by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), National Verbatim Reporter Association (NVRA) or National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is highly desirable.

*If the selected candidate is not currently certified by the AAERT, he/she will be required to attain certification in both reporting and transcription within one year from the date of hire.

*A valid driver's license is required for occasional travel within the Circuit.

How To Apply:

Submit a current and complete State of Florida application and verification of required education (i.e., copy of high school diploma, copy of college degree or college transcript) to:

Court Administration
Barbara Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Lake County Judicial Center
P.O. Box 7800
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-253-1607 Fax: 352-253-1630

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 5:00pm on the closing date.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771.