The County of Lake provides a variety of services to Lake County residents and visitors, including public protection, health and sanitation, public assistance, libraries, agricultural assistance, parks, recreational and cultural activities, elections, planning, behavioral health services, and infrastructure. Many of the the County's services are provided Countywide, while others are provided only to the residents of the unincorporated areas.

The government of Lake County welcomes the opportunity to serve this energetic, expanding community.  We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the public and are striving to provide a stable, secure environment that will foster individual, social and responsible business development.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

County of Lake

Savvy Admin PROD

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the daily operations, activities, programs, and services of the Lake County museums, which includes fiscal management, personnel management, program planning and evaluation, and public relations; assists in the development and implementation of museum policies, procedures, and objectives; represents museum activities, programs, and services with the public, boards, and other government agencies; performs professional curator services; performs special assignments as directed; and performs related duties as assigned.

**Licensing And Certifications:**

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

**Education And Experience:**

Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in museum services, history, anthropology, art or related field

**and**

Four (4) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field

**and**

Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field,

**and**

Possession of a Master’s degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, library science, art or a directly related field.

**and**

Previous work or volunteer experience in a museum or library. Experience that included assisting in display and exhibit development is strongly preferred.

**Additional Directly Related Experience And/or Education May Be Substituted.**

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

**To view the complete job description visit ****https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyca/classspecs**

The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

**ADA Accommodations**

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

**The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer**

**Veteran's Preference**

**MUSEUM CURATOR**

**DEFINITION**

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the daily operations, activities, programs, and services of the Lake County museums, which includes fiscal management, personnel management, program planning and evaluation, and public relations; assists in the development and implementation of museum policies, procedures, and objectives; represents museum activities, programs, and services with the public, boards, and other government agencies; performs professional curator services; performs special assignments as directed; and performs related duties as assigned.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is a specialized classification that is responsible for overseeing and directing the functions and activities of the Lake County museums. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing, coordinating, and supervising the work of staff, preparing and administering the budget, and performing a broad range of professional curator work.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives general direction from management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers museum services and programs for the county.

- Develops and recommends goals, objectives, and policies.

- Makes recommendations on and administers the museum budget, fiscal expenditures, and revenues.

- Supervises, evaluates, and ensures proper training of museum staff, establishing work methods and standards.

- Meets with individuals, groups, and community organizations, providing and disseminating information and explaining museum goals and policies.

- Oversees all aspects of exhibits and programs, including design, content, maintenance, rotation of artifacts and exhibits.

- Develops information and reports regarding museum and staff activities.

- Makes presentations to committees, professional and non-profit organizations, other county departments, and other agencies.

- Interprets and implements administrative decisions, policies, and procedures.

- Directs and reviews grant preparation, management, compliance, reporting requirements, and management.

- Represents the museums with the community, other County staff, boards, commissions, and other organizations.

- Contacts and solicits community members as potential lenders and donors of artifacts, materials, assistance, and information.

- Frequently travels between County museum facilities.

- Frequently travels to off-site locations to conduct museum outreach events.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Knowledge Of:**

- Principles of museum and program management and administration.

- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of professional museum work, including accepted museum registration and cataloguing systems.

- Standard artifact presentation, preservation, and protection methods and techniques.

- County museum policies, rules, and regulations.

- Anthropology and art.

- Standard reference materials.

- Principles of budget development and administration.

- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.

- Modern office policies and procedures.

- Computer applications for County museum services and functions.

- Development of museum programs and media collections for patrons.

- Community resources.

- Customer service principles and techniques.

- Written and oral communications skills.

- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

- Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.

- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.

**Ability To:**

- Plan, organize, manage, and supervise the functions, staff, and services of the Lake County museums.

- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.

- Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned area(s) of responsibility.

- Use a variety of judgment in the development of museum displays.

- Perform technical work related to care of artifacts and exhibit preparation.

- Read and interpret historical documents.

- Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.

- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.

- Prepare promotional and information materials.

- Effectively use computers and computerized museum information systems.

- Analyze and resolve administrative situations and problems.

- Effectively represent the museums in answering questions, responding to inquiries, providing assistance and dealing with requests from the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other agencies.

- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.

- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

**Additional Directly Related Experience And/or Education May Be Substituted.**

**WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

**Disaster Service Workers: ** As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

~~The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. ~~

Museum Curator

Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors; plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors; establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs; develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies in a role as determined by the Board of Supervisors; performs related duties as assigned.

**Licensing And Certifications:**

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

**Education And Experience:**

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field.

Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.)

**OR**

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.)

**Additional Directly Related Experience And/or Education May Be Substituted.**

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

**To view the complete job description visit ****https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyca/classspecs ****.**

The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

**ADA Accommodations**

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

**The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer**

**Veteran's Preference**

**DEPUTY WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR**

**DEFINITION**

Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors; plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors; establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs; develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies in a role as determined by the Board of Supervisors; performs related duties as assigned.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is a highly specialized, management class that oversees the day-to-day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources. The incumbent has responsibility for the flood management, water conservation, County storm water program, groundwater management, Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake program activities. Responsibilities also include overseeing, supervising, and performing a variety of budget, administrative, technical, and staff management functions.

This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives general direction from the Director of Water Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

- Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, groundwater management programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

- Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and clear lake programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

- Advises and otherwise provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors, and other management concerning groundwater management or watershed management.

- Serves advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, including monitoring legislation and describing potential impacts with recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of an appropriate position or response.

- Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, the preparation and presentation of reports regarding flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, watershed management activities in the County of Lake.

- Presents or coordinates the presentation of the results and findings of such studies to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and to the public and recommends appropriate policies and ordinances to the Board of Supervisors based on such studies.

- Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed management, clear lake management, watershed management, and water conservation programs and ensures that policies are administered equitably.

- Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust.

- Prepares, recommends to the Board of Supervisors/Directors, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals on behalf of the district and the county.

- Selects and/or assists in the selection of department employees.

- Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards.

- Conducts or directs staff training and development.

- Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.

- Prepares and submits grant applications as appropriate to secure grant funding for flood management, County storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, clear lake management programs, and routine operations; ensures that funds are allocated and expended as stipulated by the grant.

- Prepares periodic reports in application of expense reimbursement.

- Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County.

- Represents the district and county in relations with the community, and advisory committees; other county departments; local, state, and federal agencies; legislative bodies and professional organizations.

- Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy anticipated future needs for district and related county services that would involve assessment of county flood management and water conservation needs, watershed management, county storm water program, and clear lake management needs and community and commercial water usage needs.

- Directs and participates in the engineering design, construction, or repair of flood control systems, facilities, and equipment.

- Directs and participates in the program planning for all division activities.

- Identifies and develops additional funding sources for department programs.

- Travel to various off-site locations to collect samples, oversee sampling efforts, and evaluate watershed improvements, water conservation initiatives, and ecosystem health.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Knowledge Of:**

- Thorough knowledge of technical practices and methods used in flood control and management.

- Pertinent federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to flood control, flood management, and water conservation functions.

- Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including managerial accounting, budget administration, and management of a professional office.

- Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation.

- Grant development and administration.

- Budget development and control.

- Various biological processes related to Limnology and water quality.

- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

- Applicable business equipment and software applications.

**Ability To:**

- Ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate department programs.

- Prepare and present clear and concise reports.

- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.

- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

- Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.

- Familiar with engineering applications.

- Develop and administer budgets.

- Direct and manage the development and administration of grants.

- Effectively represent the Department of Water Resources with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies.

- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.

- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.

- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.

**Education And Experience:**

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field.

Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.)

OR

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.)

**Additional Directly Related Experience And/or Education May Be Substituted.**

**WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

**Disaster Service Workers: ** As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

~~The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ~~~~” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. ~~

Water Resources Deputy Director

Under direction and general supervision, performs a wide variety of legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys, ranging from routine tasks to more complex and specialized assignments, including gathering and preparing information, and responding to public and staff contacts and concerns; and performs related duties as assigned.

**LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT**

**Education And Experience:**

Three (3) years of full-time responsible office and administrative support work, including experience in a position requiring knowledge of legal terminology and procedures and substantial public contact.

**Additional Directly Related Education And/or Experience May Be Substituted.**

**LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, SENIOR**

**Education And Experience:**

Two (2) years of full-time responsible legal office and administrative support work at a level comparable to Legal Administrative Assistant with the County of Lake.

**Additional Directly Related Education And/or Experience May Be Substituted.**

The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

**ADA Accommodations**

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

**The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer**

**Veteran's Preference**

**LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT**

**DEFINITION**

Under general supervision, performs routine legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys; gathers and prepares information; responds to public and staff contacts and concerns; and performs related duties as assigned.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is the entry and first working level in the Legal Administrative Assistant class series. Incumbents perform a limited variety of routine legal, office, and administrative support work. Work assignments require a basic knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal procedures. This class is distinguished from Legal Administrative Assistant, Senior because incumbents in the latter class perform a broader scope of more complex legal support duties. Incumbents initially employed as a Legal Administrative Assistant may be promoted to Legal Administrative Assistant, Senior upon demonstration of sufficient work skills and knowledge, as well as sustained satisfactory work performance.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on the assigned area. Exercises no supervision over staff.

**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

- Learns and performs a variety of specialized legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys.

- Interviews office visitors and telephone callers, answering inquiries, responding to concerns, and referring them to other staff as appropriate.

- Receives documents and referrals from courts and other agencies, passing them on to attorneys or other staff when needed.

- Learns and uses on-line, automated software systems for developing program information, records, and legal documents.

- Learns to prepare or assist with the preparation of routine legal documents such as motions, briefs, court orders, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, petitions, complaints, warrants, and abstracts of judgments.

- Checks and reviews information and documents for completeness and conformance with required formats and procedures.

- Calendars court appearances and maintains case logs for proceedings.

- Prepares files and information for court proceedings.

- Retrieves historical information from files, records, and computerized information systems; compiles information for records and reports; completes reports required by other government agencies.

- Assists with the development of information requirements for assigned programs and services.

- Composes correspondence; types and/or uses word processing software to prepare reports, documents, letters, forms, and other items; completes a variety of forms and documents.

- Assists with special projects.

- Prepares materials for meetings and conferences.

- Maintains inventories of office supplies and program material.

- Operates a computer and uses standard business software to maintain detailed records of activities and functions.

- May do basic research in assisting with the development of citations for cases and background information for court documents.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Knowledge of:**

- Legal terminology, documents, and procedures.

- Modern office methods, including filing and information retrieval systems.

- Good public relations techniques.

- File maintenance and information retrieval systems.

- Requirements for completing and filing legal documents.

- Computers and standard business software used in legal, office, and administrative support work.

- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

- Basic mathematics.

**Ability To:**

- Perform a variety of specialized legal office support, including secretarial and administrative detail work.

- Read, interpret, and apply a variety of county, department, and unit policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the department and unit where assigned.

- Identify, prepare, and use a variety of legal documents and forms.

- Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.

- Gather and organize data and information.

- Prepare and/or proofread a variety of letters, proclamations, resolutions, public relations materials, informational materials, and other written documents.

- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.

- Operate and use office equipment, including a personal computer.

- Learn and use specialized software applicable to an assigned department’s programs and functions.

- Type and/or use word processing software at an acceptable rate to meet work production requirements.

- Take dictation and/or notes at an appropriate rate for the job assignment and transcribe them accurately.

- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.

- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

**Additional Directly Related Education And/or Experience May Be Substituted.**

**WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure?to?extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted?workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level.?Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

**Disaster Service Workers: ** As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

~~The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.~~

**LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, SENIOR**

**DEFINITION**

Under direction, performs a wide variety of the more complex and specialized legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys; gathers and prepares information; responds to public and staff contacts and concerns; and performs related duties as assigned.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is the experienced, journey-level classification in the Legal Administrative class series. Incumbents perform a wide variety of legal, office, and administrative support work. Work assignments require substantial knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal procedures. This class is distinguished from the Legal Administrative Assistant because incumbents in the latter perform a limited scope of more routine legal support duties.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on the assigned area. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.

**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

- Performs a wide variety of specialized legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys.

- Interviews office visitors and telephone callers, answering inquiries, responding to concerns, and referring them to other staff as appropriate.

- Receives documents and referrals from courts and other agencies, passing them on to attorneys or other staff when needed.

- Uses on-line, automated software systems for developing program information, records, and legal documents.

- Composes, prepares, or assists with the preparation of a wide variety of legal documents such as motions, briefs, court orders, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, petitions, complaints, warrants, and abstracts of judgments.

- Checks and reviews information and documents for completeness and conformance with required formats, standards, and procedures.

- Calendars court appearances and maintains case logs for proceedings.

- Prepares files and information for court proceedings.

- Retrieves historical information from files, records, and computerized information systems; compiles information for records and reports; completes reports required by other government agencies.

- Assists with the development of information requirements for assigned programs and services.

- Composes correspondence; types and/or uses word processing software to prepare reports, documents, letters, forms, and other items; completes a variety of forms and documents.

- Assists with special projects.

- Prepares materials for meetings and conferences.

- Maintains inventories of office supplies and program material.

- Operates a computer and uses standard business software to maintain detailed records of activities and functions.

- May develop and maintain.

- May perform research in assisting with the development of citations for cases and background information for court documents.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Ability to:**

- Perform a variety of specialized legal office support, including secretarial and administrative detail work.

- Read, interpret, and apply a variety of county, department, and unit policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the department and unit where assigned.

- Identify, prepare, and use a variety of legal documents and forms.

- Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.

- Gather and organize data and information.

- Prepare and/or proofread a variety of letters, proclamations, resolutions, public relations materials, informational materials, and other written documents.

- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.

- Operate and use office equipment, including a personal computer.

- Use specialized software applicable to an assigned department’s programs and functions.

- Type and/or use word processing software at an acceptable rate to meet work production requirements.

- Take dictation and/or notes at an appropriate rate for the job assignment and transcribe them accurately.

- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.

- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

**WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure?to?extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted?workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level.?Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

**Disaster Service Workers: ** As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

~~The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. ~~

Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant Sr.

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