CLERICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Salary: $20.17 - $26.10 Hourly
Location : Muskegon, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-02650
Department: District Court
Division: District Court
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: 5/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description of Work

A Clerical Support Specialist, under the general supervision of the Deputy Court Administrator and Administrative Analyst, performs a variety of complex and confidential clerical activities to support clerical positions within each of the District Court's operational divisions. An employee in this class is expected to exercise good judgment and utilize knowledge obtained on the job, referring only the most difficult matters to administration for direction and guidance. Employees in this class must be deputized and bonded to make clerical actions legally effective.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Possess an Associate's Degree in a related field from an accredited university, college; and have a minimum of two years full-time clerical experience; or be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED) and have a minimum of four (4) years of customer service experience; or prior successful work experience in the District Court.
2. Must become LEIN certified within 30 days of hiring.

Preferred but not Required
Clerical experience in a court or law firm setting.
Knowledge of Judicial Information Systems (JIS), Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), and Microsoft Office Suite desired.
NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAn employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSAn employee in this class generally works within the offices of the District Court.
Additional Information
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EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Bargaining unit employees will be eligible for County benefits three (3) calendar months after date of hire into a permanent position and upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1

Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, $1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, $2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10%

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)

Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2

Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, $800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, $1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)

High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay

Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Dental Insurance

15% employee premium contribution

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Vision Insurance

15% employee premium contribution

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Benefit Option

In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50

Retirement

Defined Contribution (DC) plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 3% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.

Retiree Insurance

Healthcare Savings Plan (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.

Life Insurance and AD & D

Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Sick Leave

12 days annually accumulated at .462 days per pay period. Increasing to a maximum of 18 days annually. See contract for accumulation chart. Available upon completion of three months of continuous eligible County service

Annual Leave

13 days, accumulated .500 hrs. per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service.

Available upon completion of three months of continuous eligible County service.

Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout

Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.

Personal Days

2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited, Available upon hire

Holidays

13 days

COLA/Longevity

COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.

Voluntary Benefits

(100% employee pay)

Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Bereavement

Up to 3 days' paid leave; additional 2 days' paid leave for lengthy travel. See Contract for specific terms and conditions. Available upon hire.

Student Loan Forgiveness

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).
*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.