PUBLIC DEFENDER DIRECTOR

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Note: Applicants must either be current members of the Michigan Bar, eligible to waive into the bar, or eligible to sit for the next upcoming Michigan bar exam. For individuals who are not currently admitted to the Michigan bar, employment will be contingent on the applicant either (1) successfully passing the bar examination within 8 months of the hire date or (2) if the applicant is applying for admission by waiver, successful admission within 6 months of hire date.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

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

This employee works in the Muskegon County Public Defender offices and Hall of Justice (HOJ) complex, occasional travel throughout the County and State may be required.

Additional Information

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.