County Employment Opportunities
125 S. Diamond St., Suite 17
Mercer, PA 16137
(724)-662-7514
Fax: 724-662-2189
hr@mercercountypa.gov
Office Hours:
Monday ~ Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Except Holidays
Download Mercer County Employment Application Here
Affiliated Agencies and Job Opportunities
Position(s) Currently Available
Court Reporter | Property Data Collector - Part Time | Correctional Officer (PT and FT)Enforcement Officer/ UIFSA Officer| Assistant Human Resources Manager | Telecommunicator / Dispatcher
Position: Court Reporter | Posted: May 20, 2024 | Deadline: Open Until Filled | |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
General Position InformatIon:This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week. The salary range is $34,481.20 to a top end of $49,319.00. (Hourly rate is $18.94 – $27.09 per hr.) Additional income is earned by processing court orders and transcripts. Starting salary is dependent upon experience. A degree or certificate in Court Reporting from a court reporting program of higher education; computer and stenographic skills required. Applicant must meet the requirements listed in Rule 4004 – Qualifications of Court Reporters, PA Rules of Court. There is a comprehensive benefit package included. An RPR status is preferred, but not required. Mercer County pays for required continuing education as well as association memberships. A Steno writer, laptop, and Case CATalyst software are also provided by Mercer County. Overall ObjectivesTo stenographically record verbatim all court proceedings and transcribe a variety of hearings, as required by law; to prepare and process court orders, transcripts, and other related court proceedings with a high degree of speed and accuracy. The position works with confidential and sensitive information, requiring discretion and strict confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports to the President Judge, any Common Pleas Court judge to whom assigned, and to the District Court Administrator, and occasional and limited direction from the Lead Reporter. Receives limited instruction or supervision in carrying out routine day to day tasks.
SUPERVISION GIVEN N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. A Court Reporter works indoors on a regular basis, in an office with minimal environmental factors, with adequate workspace, in adequate temperatures, ventilation, and lighting; and normal exposure to noise, disruptions, and stress; and normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
PHYSICAL/ MENTAL CONDITIONS
2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching necessary to carry out job duties. 3. Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers/hands to simple movements of feet/legs and torso necessary to carry out job duties. 4. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds. 5. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on court proceedings, testimony, and other work for long periods of time. 6. At normal risk for repetitive stress injuries consistent with a job of this type.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and a Degree or Certificate in Court Reporting from a court reporting program of higher education; computer and stenographic skills required. Must meet the requirements listed in Rule 4004 – Qualifications of Court Reporters, PA Rules of Court.
Prior court reporting experience is a plus but is not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The above conditions reflect the general details necessary to describe the main functions of the position of court reporter and shall not be considered an exhaustive and exclusive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
How to Apply:
Please send the standard County Application (which can be found here: https://www.mercercountypa.gov/Employment/Applications/Employment.Application.2022.pdf), a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the following:
Bo D. McCleary District Court Administrator Mercer County Courthouse South Diamond Street Mercer, PA 16137 (724) 663-3800 ext. 2516
Deadline to Apply: Currently open Until Filled
Applications can be made by regular mail, e-mail, or hand delivered.
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Position: Property Data Collector - Part Time | Posted: August 14, 2024 | Deadline: None | |
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