What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tipstaff position at Erie County Government?
Department
Courts
Location
Erie County Courthouse
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$12.81 Hourly
Hours Per Week
37.5
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
12/16/2024
Closing Date
12/30/2024
Pay Grade
NB04
Bargaining Unit
NON-BARGAINING
Posting Number
5241
Definition of Class
- It is a court-appointed position subject to judicial supervision. The position requires organizational skill and the ability to interact with and direct the public and court related personnel in a courteous, responsible and efficient manner. Some supervised clerical duties, including word processing of average difficulty, filing, and document processing, are also required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Full-Time Tipstaff will be responsible for the preparation, organization and supervision of the Courtroom including insuring that all necessary persons are present, swearing in witnesses, supervising juries and generally providing for the efficient operation of the courtroom. Various other duties may be required as the circumstances of the court may dictate.
- In addition the full-time tipstaff will assist the Secretary and/or other court personnel in document drafting and preparation, filing and other office functions including: answering telephone, receiving the general public, responding to inquires, and giving out routine information, receiving, distributing and preparing mail, and maintaining and retrieving files and various documents.
- The above Statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Professional demeanor, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as the capacity to work cooperatively with others in diverse circumstances. General knowledge of modern clerical methods and computer skills utilizing word processing. Personal integrity is essential.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy
Conditions Of Employment
Salary : $13
