License Reinstatement Assistant
License Reinstatement Assistant: Full-time position available with the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s Office to perform work associated with the driver’s license reinstatement program. Administrative/clerical experience preferred. Experience with general bookkeeping/finance and knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal justice system preferred. Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. We accept application forms only and resumes without an application are not considered. Wage currently set at $21.00-22.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted until filled with first review of applications on January 31, 2025. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Cerro Gordo County is an EOE. Applications can be completed online by visiting our website at: www.cerrogordo.gov
Posted January 17, 2025
Summary:
Performs work associated with the North Iowa License Reinstatement Program, including case review, court attendance, preparation of documents and pleadings, and direct contact with Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County defendants in person and via phone. Also responsible for facilitating driver’s license reinstatement agreements and working to return insured/legal drivers to the road. Screens individuals referred from Judges, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Cerro Gordo/Floyd County Treasurer’s Office, and community agencies to determine eligibility for the program. Prepares documents for payment of court-ordered financial obligations and lifting of driver’s license suspension and holds on vehicle registration. Maintains case records/files. Monitors compliance with the requirements of the program and keeps supervising attorney informed of the status of the case.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Screens walk-ins and phone calls to determine eligibility for the program in accordance with specific criteria by reviewing the application, court records and criminal history; initiates necessary documents/actions for timely filing with the Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County Clerks of Court.
Speaks directly to applicants, answers questions about the program, gathers/verifies information; prepares/secures a financial agreement for payment of court-ordered financial obligations; prepares instructions for applicants; monitors contracts for compliance with terms/conditions; notifies the supervising attorney and/or the court of individuals who have failed to comply with the agreement.
Coordinates program matters with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Cerro Gordo/Floyd County Treasurer’s Office, and the Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County Clerks of Court.
Handles payments made by check, cashier’s check, and/or money order in strict compliance with office policy. Handles defendant/participant information in accordance with office policy and maintains the highest standard of confidentiality.
Attends court hearings as necessary to report case status to the court and provide individual defendant information. Attends court periodically to answer questions about the License Reinstatement Program; attends community meetings to explain program requirements; acts as liaison for the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s Office to promote the North Iowa License Reinstatement Program to defendants deemed delinquent.
Monitors changes to laws/regulations relevant to the program and coordinates with the supervising attorney to update program policies/procedures.
Maintains case records, compiles reports for the court; maintains records of amounts paid; maintains a computerized database for case monitoring/management; provides notice to involved parties of status of the cases; prepares reports/correspondence.
Exercises initiative, or as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed as follows are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
DECISION MAKING:
COMPLEXITY:
SCOPE & EFFECT:
SIGNIFICANCE & PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
Education and Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. Administrative/clerical experience preferred. Experience with general bookkeeping/finance and knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal justice system preferred. Knowledge such as would be acquired through a pertinent baccalaureate educational program or its equivalent in experience, training, or independent study of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional or administrative occupation, and skill in applying this knowledge in carrying out elementary assignments, operations, or procedures.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Notary Public. (If not a notary, we can facilitate)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically able to start, stop, operate and monitor a variety of automated office machines and equipment used.
Must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work.
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical harm caused by an agitated or emotional individual.
Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel and related occupations hazards associates with computer work reflect most common potential for injury.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Comments:
Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License and have reliable transportation. Must be insurable for driving under county insurance company policies.
Ability to obtain automobile insurance if personal vehicle is ever used for county business for which mileage reimbursement would be received. To be reimbursed for mileage, must provide proof of auto insurance with the following minimum limits:
$100,000 bodily injury for each person
$300,000 bodily injury for each occurrence
$100, 000 property damage
OR
$300,000 single limit for all liability
Applicant will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug and physical testing, reference checks, as well as a criminal background check.
Cerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Applications will be accepted until filled with first review of applications on January 31, 2025. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Cerro Gordo County is an EOE. Applications can be completed online by visiting our website at: www.cerrogordo.gov
Posted January 17, 2025
CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IOWA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
| Position Title: License Reinstatement Assistant | |
| Department: County Attorney | |
| Immediate Supervisor: Designated Assistant County Attorney | |
| Shift: Normally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. This position has the potential for some flexibility in hours after the first few months of training or after the consistent demonstration of proficiency. | |
| Location: Cerro Gordo County | |
| FLSA: Non-exempt/Non-Bargaining | Salary Range: $21.00-22.00 per hour |
| Approved by: Board of Supervisors | Date: Updated January 2025 |
Summary:
Performs work associated with the North Iowa License Reinstatement Program, including case review, court attendance, preparation of documents and pleadings, and direct contact with Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County defendants in person and via phone. Also responsible for facilitating driver’s license reinstatement agreements and working to return insured/legal drivers to the road. Screens individuals referred from Judges, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Cerro Gordo/Floyd County Treasurer’s Office, and community agencies to determine eligibility for the program. Prepares documents for payment of court-ordered financial obligations and lifting of driver’s license suspension and holds on vehicle registration. Maintains case records/files. Monitors compliance with the requirements of the program and keeps supervising attorney informed of the status of the case.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Screens walk-ins and phone calls to determine eligibility for the program in accordance with specific criteria by reviewing the application, court records and criminal history; initiates necessary documents/actions for timely filing with the Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County Clerks of Court.
Speaks directly to applicants, answers questions about the program, gathers/verifies information; prepares/secures a financial agreement for payment of court-ordered financial obligations; prepares instructions for applicants; monitors contracts for compliance with terms/conditions; notifies the supervising attorney and/or the court of individuals who have failed to comply with the agreement.
Coordinates program matters with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Cerro Gordo/Floyd County Treasurer’s Office, and the Cerro Gordo County & Floyd County Clerks of Court.
Handles payments made by check, cashier’s check, and/or money order in strict compliance with office policy. Handles defendant/participant information in accordance with office policy and maintains the highest standard of confidentiality.
Attends court hearings as necessary to report case status to the court and provide individual defendant information. Attends court periodically to answer questions about the License Reinstatement Program; attends community meetings to explain program requirements; acts as liaison for the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s Office to promote the North Iowa License Reinstatement Program to defendants deemed delinquent.
Monitors changes to laws/regulations relevant to the program and coordinates with the supervising attorney to update program policies/procedures.
Maintains case records, compiles reports for the court; maintains records of amounts paid; maintains a computerized database for case monitoring/management; provides notice to involved parties of status of the cases; prepares reports/correspondence.
Exercises initiative, or as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed as follows are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
DECISION MAKING:
- Ability to use judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as departmental policies, regulations, precedents, and work directions for application to specific cases or problems.
- Ability to analyze and recommend changes.
- Ability to meet deadlines by defining objectives and priorities and by assisting with unusual situations which do not have clear precedents.
COMPLEXITY:
- Ability to complete various duties involving more complex processes and methods.
- Ability to decide what needs to be done upon the analysis of the subject, phase, or issues involved with each assigned task and the course of action that may have to be selected from many alternatives.
SCOPE & EFFECT:
- Ability to establish criteria; formulate projects; assess program effectiveness; investigate or analyze a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions; all while considering the social, physical, and economic well-being of citizens.
SIGNIFICANCE & PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
- Ability to communicate to obtain, clarify, or give facts or information regardless of the nature of those facts.
- Ability to communicate with individual or group contacts from outside the employing organization in a moderately unstructured setting. Communication may be with the general public, as individuals, or groups. Communications with contacts are not established on a routine basis and the purpose and extent of each contact is different and the role and authority of each party is identified and developed during the course of the contact.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. Administrative/clerical experience preferred. Experience with general bookkeeping/finance and knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal justice system preferred. Knowledge such as would be acquired through a pertinent baccalaureate educational program or its equivalent in experience, training, or independent study of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional or administrative occupation, and skill in applying this knowledge in carrying out elementary assignments, operations, or procedures.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Notary Public. (If not a notary, we can facilitate)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically able to start, stop, operate and monitor a variety of automated office machines and equipment used.
Must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work.
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical harm caused by an agitated or emotional individual.
Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel and related occupations hazards associates with computer work reflect most common potential for injury.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Comments:
Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License and have reliable transportation. Must be insurable for driving under county insurance company policies.
Ability to obtain automobile insurance if personal vehicle is ever used for county business for which mileage reimbursement would be received. To be reimbursed for mileage, must provide proof of auto insurance with the following minimum limits:
$100,000 bodily injury for each person
$300,000 bodily injury for each occurrence
$100, 000 property damage
OR
$300,000 single limit for all liability
Applicant will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug and physical testing, reference checks, as well as a criminal background check.
Cerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
