Chief Public Defender Investigator - Part-time

This examination is being given to fill one limited term position to address additional staffing needs for approximately 5 to 6 months in the Public Defender's Office.

Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening test.

Please be advised that Human Resources prefers online applications for this recruitment.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

Click on the link below to view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity:

CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR, PART-TIME

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Mobility-Operate a keyboard; sit for long periods; does frequent walking, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing stairs, ladders, and driving; Lifting-Able to lift 30-70 lbs.; Visual-Overall correctable 20/20 vision; Dexterity-Reaching, repetitive motion, and writing; Hearing/Talking-Hear on the telephone/radio; hear faint sounds; talk in person and telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Exposure to trauma, grief, death; public contact; decision making; concentration; working alone; working weekends/nights; working overtime.

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination.  If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:  Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. 

Physical Exam:  Some classifications require physical examinations.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination.  The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:  Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen.  The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility:  If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Please be advised that Human Resources prefers online application submittals for this recruitment.  

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr
                 

Office hours:    

DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  PLEASE CALL (209) 468-3370, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application.  (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.