Qureos Mentor

City of Auburn, WA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Details</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>This position is open until filled, with a first review date of<b> Monday, October 20, 2025.</b></div><div>
To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received</div><div><b><i>
before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time </i></b>on <b>Sun</b><b><i>day</i></b><b><i>, October 19</i></b><b><i>, 2025</i></b>.</div><div><br>
The City of Auburn is looking for a talented<b><i> Chief Prosecutor</i></b><b><i> </i></b>to add to our team! This position performs professional, legal, and supervisory work with primary responsibilities for the prosecution of criminal misdemeanors and traffic infractions for the City and the supervision of city prosecutors and support staff, including four (4) city prosecutors and three (3) support staff.</div><b><br>
IDEAL CANDIDATE</b><br>
<b>The City of Auburn is seeking a candidate who:</b><br>
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Have <b>excellent written and spoken</b><b> communication</b>.</li><li>
Ability to <b>work effectively in a fast-paced environment</b></li><li>
Work <b>independently and with a team.</b></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Primary Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>In this role, you will:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
Handles <b>court proceedings </b>including, but not limited to, <b>arraignments, pre-trial hearings and motions, jury and bench trials, sentencings, review hearings, and appeals.</b></div></li><li><div><b>
Supervises prosecution Legal Assistants, to include participating in their hiring, discipline, and training; formally evaluates performance and recommends training.</b></div></li><li><div>
Acts as the <b>prosecution team leader under the direction of the City Attorney </b>and/or Deputy City Attorney.</div></li><li><div><b>
Proposes City criminal code/ordinances changes when needed or advisable.</b></div></li><li><div><b>
Works courteously, cooperatively, effectively, and professionally with public officials, City Staff, the Police Department, the Courts, private attorneys, public defenders, supervisors, </b>and the public in prosecutions and in carrying out duties and responsibilities of the position.</div></li><li><div>
Assists in <b>m</b><b>anaging the criminal prosecution caseload, coordinates the prosecution team meetings </b>for effective and efficient case management.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, please <b>CLICK HERE</b> to view the full job description.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Required Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and licensed to practice in the State of Washington</div></li></ul><div><b>
AND</b></div><ul><li><div>
five (5) years experience prosecuting criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases or equivalent experience.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Licenses:</b></div><b><br>
NOTE:</b><i> This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).</i><br>
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Possesses and retains a valid state driver&rsquo;s license without impending loss at time of appointment.</li></ul><br>
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Highly Desirable Qualifications:</b><ul><li><div>
 Successful supervisory experience preferred.</div></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?</b></p><ul><li><b>
Competitive </b>salary</li><li><b>
Excellent </b>medical, dental, and vision plans with <b>employee premiums paid </b>by the City</li><li>
Employer contributions to the State Retirement System <b>pension plans</b></li><li>
17 days of <b>paid vacation </b>per year (prorated)</li><li><b>
11 paid holidays </b>per year</li><li><b>
2 paid floating holidays </b>of your choice per year</li><li>
VEBA (<b>tax-free </b>health savings account)</li><li>
Optional <b>Flexible Spending </b>benefit plan</li><li><b>
Deferred Compensation </b>plan options</li><li>
Employee <b>Wellness Program</b></li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul><div><i>
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:</i></div><div>
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits</div><div><p><b>
Commitment to Inclusion</b><br>
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.</p><p><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</b><br>
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.</p></div><div>
To learn more about the <b>Inclusive Auburn </b>initiative, please visit:</div><div><div>
www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn</div></div><b>
READY TO APPLY?</b><br>
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.<br>
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<b>RECRUITMENT PROCESS</b><br>
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.<br>
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If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.<br>
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<b>COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN</b><br>
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.<br>
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<b>CONTACT INFORMATION</b><br>
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov</div></div></div><p></p>

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