Iowa Department of Administrative Services is hiring: Court Reporter - Official

Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4602996) Apply  Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2) Salary $59,321.60 - $96,803.20 Annually Location State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-00145 Agency 444 Judicial Opening Date 11/06/2024 Closing Date 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Tina Thomason, tina.thomason@iowacourts.gov To Apply Please attach a cover letter and resume (PDF format) along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Description Questions Job Description The Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position may be assigned to work for any Judicial Officer in the Second Judicial District per operational needs, travel is required. Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience. Court Reporter positions are open until filled, but considered as applications are received. Positions may be filled before the stated deadline. Current open positions: Bremer County (Waverly), primarily assigned to District Associate J udge Milder. - 111726 Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Weiland - 111735 Butler/Floyd County (Allison/Charles City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Batey - 146467 Floyd County (Charles City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Schroeder – 111735 Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Adam Sauer – 140163 Carroll County (Carroll), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Christopher Polking – 111739 Responsibilities: Takes court testimony and proceedings by shorthand reporting methods. Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request. Makes verbatim typed record of testimony and proceedings as required. Prepares transcripts, performs general office work and provides substantial clerical support for the Court. Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings. Electronic document filing is required in all District 2 counties, so a high level of computer proficiency is essential. Performs related work as determined by the supervising judicial officer or the Chief Judge or designee. Specific primary assignment(s) as designated by the District Court Administrator. What we offer: Team-oriented, positive work environment Excellent affordable benefit package Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions Employee discount programs This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting. Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter. Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment. Travel required. 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Yes No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq? Yes No 03 List any professional licenses you hold: 04 Please explain any gaps in your employment history? 05 Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below. 06 What is your current salary? 07 What is your minimum salary requirement? 08 Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below. Yes, I consent No 09 Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification? Yes No Required Question Agency State of Iowa Agency 444 Judicial Address Iowa Judicial Branch Building 1111 E Court Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website http://www.iowacourts.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email