Probation Services Technician
U.S. PROBATION OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CA
Probation Services Technician
LOCATION: Sacramento,Roseville, Elk Grove,and Fresno, California
STATUS: Full-Time Permanent
CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2021
REPORTS TO: Operations Team Leader
STARTING SALARY: $38,085 (Sacramento Area) / $34,945 (Fresno)
Position Overview
This position is located in the U.S. Probation Office (Eastern District of California). The incumbent provides administrative/secretarial support to the probation officers. The incumbent performs a variety of administrative support and technical assistance to the probation officers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide total administrative/secretarial support and assistance for the probation officers (i.e., Presentence Investigation Unit, Supervision Unit, Statistical Unit, or Reception). Under the general supervision of an operations team leader, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
• Formats, types, and edits reports developed by officers, often within a short time period. Reports include presentence reports, violation reports, and any other investigative reports etc., for the court. With direction from the officer or operations team leader, prepares petitions, orders, and papers essential to probation and parole supervision. Prepares other letters, memoranda, recurring reports and forms. Composes routine correspondence for officers.
• Sets up case folders, performs data entry, and maintains control logs. Receive, prioritize, and route all incoming materials from within the court to appropriate individuals in the office. Receive, screen, and route incoming and outgoing mail to appropriate persons or offices; and process mail requiring special handling.
• Tracks and processes monthly supervision reports and maintains a file tracking system.
• Scanning, copying, filing, stamping, and locating files and documents.
• Assists in conducting criminal record checks through local or national law enforcement databases.
• Perform receptionist duties by greeting visitors, counsel, and clients in person or on the telephone, answering routine questions, responding to and processing over-the-counter inquiries, and directing visitors and callers to the appropriate person or department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Must be met at the time of application): High school graduate or equivalent and two years of general experience.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:
Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.
Benefits:
Federal Benefits Include:
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-tax benefit programs
• Health Insurance
• Vision/Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Defined contribution retirement benefits (FERS)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - 401(k) styled investment program with up to 5% match
The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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