Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3) Job at Iowa Departme

Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4779903) Apply  Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3) Salary $59,321.60 - $96,803.20 Annually Location State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01836 Agency 444 Judicial Opening Date 01/06/2025 Closing Date 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Peggy.Frericks@iowacourts.gov To Apply Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Description Questions Job Description The 3rdJudicial District’s Court Administration has immediate openings for Court Reporters across the 3rdDistrict. Multiple positions are available in Northwest Iowa. The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour / $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly depending on relevant courtroom experience as a certified Court or Verbatim Reporter (Voice Reporter). Plus, possible additional special pay allowances per advanced certification. These certifications are: RMR or RDR and CRR, for stenographic reporters. Voice reporter certifications are RVR and CM. If a reporter transitions or has transitioned from Federal employment to state employment, the FCRR certification can be accepted in lieu of the CRR certification. A copy of your certificate and renewals are required and additional validation necessary to continue any special pay allowance. Court & Verbatim Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator or Assistance District Court Administrator, as the Chief Judge’s designees, and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 3rdJudicial District. Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00A – 4:30P Location: TBD To Apply:Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. The following skills, knowledge and abilities will enable your success in this role: Excellent communication skills Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (Zoom) 10-key skills The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service Critical thinking skills Key Responsibilities: Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request Prepares transcripts Performs general office work Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee Electronic document filing required in all counites within the District May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District per operational needs Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment What’s in it for YOU: Collaborative, positive work environment Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities 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. 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 Please explain any gaps in your employment history? 04 Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below. 05 What is your current salary? 06 What is your minimum salary requirement? 07 List any professional licenses you hold: 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