Ada County

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Trial Court Administration team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.18% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

The Trial Court Administrator, Sandra Barrios, oversees all administrative responsibilities of the Fourth Judicial District. This includes responsibility for facilities management; serving as a liaison between agencies, the media, and the public; and developing and carrying out policies that enhance court system performance.

Our Mission is to support court systems that put people first and ensure access to the court.

Learn more about Ada County Trial Court Administration by visiting their website. Ada County Trial Court Administration

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Conducts supervised and observed urine drug screens. Work is performed under general supervision.

PLEASE READ THIS STATEMENT BEFORE APPLYING: ** This position will conduct observed urine collections screens of female participants. The observer must be of the same gender. Therefore, this current position will be filled by a female applicant. **

Essential Functions

• Conducts supervised and observed urine drug screen tests;
• Monitors and detects any potential device or substance used to interfere with the drug test during the collection of the sample;
• Maintains detailed records;
• Prepares and maintains the drug screen lab;
• Sorts, verifies, prepares and packages the collections for daily pick up;
• Maintains and inventories drug screen supplies;
• Performs breath alcohol-sensor tests;
• Completes necessary documents and court affidavits;
• Uses panel dip substance screening devices and interprets results;
• Reports compliance or noncompliance of Drug Court participants to the Drug Court Coordinator;
• Testifies in Court regarding client violations and/or observed drug screens;
• Attends training;
• Files and shreds documents.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to maintain accurate records;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply evidence collection and preservation techniques;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply customer service principles and practices;
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Knowledge of proper telephone and office etiquette;
• Skill in communicating with culturally diverse populations;
• Skill in communicating with manipulative individuals;
• Ability to effectively observe and direct clients to assure proper compliance with drug screen collection requirements;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all department records and information;
• Ability to set boundaries with clients;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift twenty-five (25) pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!