Recruitment #2110-0640-001
Date Opened | 10/14/2021 7:00:00 PM |
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Close Date | 11/8/2021 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Pilar Jauregui |
Analyst Phone/Email | 520.837.4177 / Pilar.Jauregui@tucsonaz.gov |
Salary | Range:$59,404-$81,806.40/yr Hiring $68,000 DOE and in accordance with Administrative Directives |
Salary Grade | 110 |
Department | Public Defender's Office |
Job Type | Open to All Applicants (External, Internal) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Medical: Choice between a high deductible plan (HSA or HRA), or Network plan.
Dental: Choice between a national dental PPO and a local dental HMO.
Vision: Coverage for annual eye exam and glasses or contacts, plus LASIK.
Life: City-paid coverage for you & dependents, plus option to buy more.
Long-Term Disability: Income replacement of up to 60% of your base salary in the event of a qualifying disability.
Employee Assistance Program: Enhance your wellbeing when life doesn’t go as planned.
Your Security and Future
Pension: Generous pension plans that help both civilian and public safety employees retire more comfortably (Optional for appointed employees within first 90 days of employment).
Deferred Compensation: Save more toward a comfortable retirement with a 457(b) plan.
Training & Tuition Assistance: Pursue your dream through internal training or financial help toward a degree.
Paid Parental Leave: Six (6) weeks paid leave when you welcome a child, plus other generous leave policies for FML, Medical and USERRA.
Paid Time Away: New hires enjoy 37 days of paid time off in the first year, with time increasing steadily thereafter (In year one: 13 accrued days of vacation, 13 accrued days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays).
Employee Discounts: Generous discounts, ranging from car rentals to computers, gifts to groceries, electronics to entertainment.
Social Connectedness: Forge connections with the community we serve through paid volunteerism and payroll-deducted charitable giving.
Defend clients in City Court by attending hearings, notifying clients of court dates, arguing relevant issues and case law, presenting mitigating factors, conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses, making objections, introducing evidence, and conducting legal hearings, evidentiary hearings, jury and/or bench trials.
Performs pretrial functions by conducting client interviews, reviewing and evaluating evidence, scene investigation, researching legal issues and specific case issues, drafting legal documents, participating in plea negotiations, interviewing witnesses, including in person jail interviews, and preparing cases for trial.
Performs administrative duties by directing staff, students, and volunteers, maintaining case calendar, scheduling and prioritizing cases, and coordinating interviews and subpoenas.
Presents documentation and other relevant information to appropriate individuals.
Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.
Minimum Education Level & Type: Juris Doctor
Minimum Experience Qualifications: Under 1 year of experience in criminal litigation
Arizona Bar LicenseApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an Oral Board interview.
Virtual Oral Board Interviews will be held the week of November 15, 2021
If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Pilar.Jauregui@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.
The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the City of Tucson.
To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.
Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.