DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I
Under general supervision, assists in providing a wide range of professional legal services related to municipal government operations; conducts legal...
· Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge of:
· City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
· State and Federal laws, statutes, regulations, rules and codes regulating City government.
· Court system rules of civil and criminal procedures; rules of evidence; general tort, contract and constitution laws as related to government.
· Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative laws and procedures.
· Methods of legal research.
· Tort law and liability insurance litigation.
· Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
· Statutes and court decisions relating to civil rights and public labor law.
· Established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to municipal activities.
· Ordinances, statutes and court decisions relating to municipal corporations.
· Personal computers and software applications.
Required Skill in:
· Analyzing technical and statutory issues, evaluating alternatives, and making decisions based on findings.
· Reviewing, correcting and maintaining complex and extensive records.
· Working independently with respect to legal documents, correspondence and memoranda.
· Scheduling assignments; planning, organizing and coordinating workflow.
· Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
· Effective verbal and written communication.
· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, outside agencies and the general public.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
· Work is performed indoors in an office setting.
· Work requires frequent light lifting, sorting, filing, typing and on occasion climbing (up to 4 feet).
· Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required.
· May be exposed to minor amounts of dust.
EXAMINATIONThe purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is an oral examination (weighted 100%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations. A passing score for the oral exam is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on an (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.
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