Court Services Specialist

Court Services Specialists (CSS) perform a variety of clerical work required in the operation of the Muskegon County Family Court, Friend of the Court, and Probate Court. A CSS can be assigned to any area, depending on the needs of the courts.

The following examples are intended to be descriptive but not restrictive. Each area also includes other related duties, as assigned.

Casework :

• Responsible for the initiation of child support enforcement options;
• Establishes, audits and modifies accounts within the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES) as part of monitoring compliance with court orders;
• Performs clerical functions in various court computer systems;
• Assists parties on an intake basis, including telephone calls, meetings, and electronic communication pertaining to enforcement of child support, parenting time, and / or custody;

Processes a variety of administrative forms.

Imaging :

Conducts daily mail runs.

Front Desk :

Informs parties of Family Court processes and procedures.

Order Entry :

Finance / Accounting :

Conducts research using available search resources for client locate and financial data.

Probate Court :

Informs parties of Probate Court processes and procedures. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND

Have a minimum of one (1) year full time increasingly responsible paid work experience an office type setting.; OR

Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test; AND

Have a minimum of three (3) years full time increasingly responsible paid work experience an office type setting.

NOTE : The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class works within the offices of the Muskegon County Family Court or Probate Court.

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her / his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

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MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY

THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

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