Electronic Court Reporter I

Summary Statement

This class series uses three levels in the Administrative Services occupational group, Legal Services occupational series and describes electronic court reporting work which involves the verbatim recording of proceedings using a multi-channel recording system.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNote: This career ladder series incorporates levels I and II. The I level is to provide entry for hiring new employees into the class series but does not preclude hiring new employees at higher levels. Employees may be promoted through the career ladder in accordance with job requirements and promotional standards. Promotional standards, a selection document under separate cover, sets forth the criteria that define and describe the requirements that must be met at each level. Advancement of employees through the career ladder is dependent on an agency’s/department’s operational needs and distribution of work.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Listens to court proceedings through a headset as they are being recorded on a multi-channel digital or analog recording system to ensure that the testimony, judicial officer’s decision and sentencing are accurately captured.\r\n Manually or electronically logs information and events such as the date, name of presiding judicial officer, legal counsel, case name and number, opening statements, witnesses names, direct and cross examinations and summations as they are recorded so that events can be located for reference purposes.�\r\n Tests audio and ancillary equipment to ensure proper operation.\r\n Sets up and breaks down audio recording and related equipment for recording office conferences and proceedings outside of the courtroom.�\r\n Assists staff in locating information such as case dispositions using log notes, notations and recordings.\r\n Restocks supplies such as CDs, blank tapes and log sheets.\r\n May provide Court with files, records and similar information during court proceedings; and mark and preserve exhibits.\r\n Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire or report on data.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Electronic Court Reporter I�\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\n Six months experience in setting up and operating audio recording equipment.\r\n Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.\r\n Six months experience in record keeping.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

This is a union covered position.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check:��A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. �The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\n\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n