Legal Procedures Clerk (Entry)

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

• Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. 

 To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com.

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Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is  $1,671.27 per month for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.    

The County observes 12 full-day fixed and 2 half-day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities

12/27/2022 - 5:00pm deadline to submit application and required documents (if applicable) 

1/11/2023 - 1/12/2023 Qualified applicants will be notified to take a typing test remotely through online testing provider eSkill.  Qualified applicants that are unable to demonstrate a typing speed of 40wpm will not move forward in the testing process. 

1/13/2023 - 1/16/2023 - Qualified applicants that demonstrate a typing speed of 40 wpm will be noticed to take a written exam remotely through online testing provider eSkill. 

Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a written and/or practical exam, secondary supplemental questionnaire, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.       

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. 

The County is offering skills testing at no cost, for applicants for the Legal Procedures Clerk recruitment. For tentative testing dates, please review the selection process above.  

If applicants already possess a valid certificate, a copy must be submitted by the final filing deadline. To find out how to obtain a valid certificate, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Certification materials submitted to a prior recruitment will not be applied to this recruitment.  

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS  

Typing Certificate Requirements: The typing certificate must contain a minimum NET speed of forty(40) words per minute. It must be a timed 3 - 5 minute test, include the net number of words typed per minute, and the number of errors. It may not be more than 12 months old at the time of application and must be from an accredited school or a qualified agency with an examiner's signature. Certificates obtained through the internet (online) will not be accepted.  

Applicants that have participated in prior Solano County skills testing must contact recruitment@solanocounty.com by the final filing deadline to request their prior results be applied to this recruitment – this will not be done automatically. Prior results cannot be more than 12 months old at the time of application.  

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Legal Procedures Clerk - Entry) and the recruitment number (22-712070-03) in your email or fax.

• Candidates for positions in this will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
  
• May need to obtain CLETS training and authorization.
• Incumbents must be willing to work odd and irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, rotating shifts.