This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

**Applications are sought on behalf of the Superior Court in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Superior Court Human Resources in Yuma County**

Performs a variety of skilled paraprofessional tasks associated with the collection of monies owed to the Superior Court, Clerk of Court, Justice Court and Adult Probation. Proposes, oversees and manages collection plans and agreements entered into by defendants, litigants and others with financial obligations to the court. Leads and oversees the work of Collections Specialist I.

(Illustrative Only) Interviews and investigates defendants, probationers and others; determines and gathers information needed to set up time-payment plans to reimburse for services provided/financial obligations ordered; provides and reviews forms and information provided to determine eligibility; recommends and proposes alternatives to time span, amounts to be paid and related factors involved in establishing a time-payment plan; sets up files and records needed to monitor payments; receives, accepts, receipts and accounts for monies paid to the court; enters receipt of monies paid into recording system; maintains and monitors payment records/history; evaluates compliance to plan parameters; determines if contact is required to bring the obligator into compliance with plan; initiates contact and determines if new parameters are required; responds to inquiries made in person and by phone; investigates and clarifies questions; disburses payments to proper accounts; balances receipts and prepares reports; reviews for accuracy and completeness; makes money transfers to proper accounts; provides financial and related records to appropriate outside agencies in compliance with established guidelines and policies; compiles and maintains financial and statistical records and reports; runs detail history report on accounts; performs a wide variety of related tasks; checks records and documents for completeness and accuracy for processing and/or further action; reconciles all collection receipts and completes daily and summary reports; coordinates collection activities with other departments and agencies; provides leadership, guidance and work supervision to staff as assigned; coordinates daily work assignments, monitors and reviews work, trains and develops staff skills; monitors staff conduct and assures compliance with department rules, policy and procedures; identifies problem areas and recommends solutions; reports any operational problems to the supervisor; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Associates Degree in Accounting, or closely related field; AND three years experience as a Collections Specialist, preferably in Arizona; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of: Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements; Yuma County policies and procedures; principles and practices of basic accounting, bookkeeping, record keeping; legal terminology and court processes and procedures; paraprofessional collection, accounting and bookkeeping practices; modern office procedures and terminology; practices and procedures associated with collections and skip tracing; Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) operating procedures and specialized software applications.

Skills in: Assigning and scheduling work, and overseeing and training a work crew; working under pressure in a dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, other court and non-court related agencies and representatives, and the public; reviewing documents’ completeness, accuracy and compliance with statues, rules and specific requirements; operating a personal computer utilizing both standard and specialized AOC software applications; preparing statistical reports and financial statements; entering, adjusting, and retrieving data; and making mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; developing and maintaining interpersonal skills for working with a diverse group of individuals that include judges, court staff, litigants, attorneys and the general public; maintaining complex financial records.

Medical Coverage Category

The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.

Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.

HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.

Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).

This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 for more information.