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Must be able to read, write and speak in order to communicate with the general publicand court staff.Must be able to author clear, concise, and accurate court orders.Must be able to read court orders, interpreting for defendants and witnesses; read files,memoranda, letters, and other documents pertaining to position.Reasoning: Must be able to make decisions in compliance with laws, ordinances, procedures, etc.Ability to think logically, with good judgment and decision-making.WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment where there is constantinterruption and heavy office traffic contributing to elevated noise levels.At times work involves dealing with angry people. Work involves making decisions thatmay have a tremendous impact on the lives of people and may generate strongemotions.Work involves strict deadlines and the need for rigorous attention to detail. Sporadicexposure to physical risk or threats of violence as well as potential negative publicreaction.Work involves frequent contact and demands from staff.Work includes heavy interaction with public and staff, communicating policy, laws,orders, procedures, etc.Work involves working on multiple projects simultaneously and usually under strict legalguidelines.Work involves following established policies and procedures.Occasional work required outside normal business hours.EQUIPMENT USED Computer - A candidate for this position must possess basic computer competenciesincluding adequate keyboarding skills, basic word processing knowledge, and ability togenerate and analyze spreadsheets. Experience with Windows Office and Zoom is highlydesirable.Telephone/Cell PhoneSupplemental Information:Selection GuidelinesThe Municipal Court Judge is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Councilfor a four (4) year term. This appointment will follow a selection process which will

include panel interviews conducted by a committee that includes members of the CityCouncil, Leadership Team, citizens, and members of the Bar Association. Additionalinterviews may be scheduled with the Mayor and City Administrator. Formalapplication, rating of education and experience, oral interviews, and background andreference checks are required. Requests for supplemental documentation and jobrelated testing may be required.Background checks may include: Prior Employment Verification: confirms applicant's employment with thelisted companies, including dates of employment, position held andadditional information available pertaining to performance rating, reason fordeparture and eligibility for rehire. Personal and Professional References: calls will be placed to individualslisted as references by the applicant. Employment Eligibility Verification: Form I-9 is used for verifying theidentity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employmentin the United States. Educational Verification: confirms the applicant's claimed educationalinstitution, including the years attended and the degree/diploma received. Criminal History: includes review of criminal convictions and probation.The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminalhistory:o The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.o The time since the conviction.o The number (if more than one) of convictions.o Whether hiring, transferring, or promoting the applicant wouldpose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or itscustomers and vendors.The following additional background searches will be required if applicable to theposition: Motor Vehicle Records: provides a report on an individual's drivinghistory in the state requested. Credit History: confirms candidate's credit history. This search will be runfor positions that involve management of City of Buckley funds and/orhandling of cash or credit cards.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between theemployer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of theemployer and requirements of the job change.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains,promotes, terminates and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants on thebasis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies shall be applied

without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy,age, marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation includinggender expression and identity, genetic information, domestic violence victim or otherbasis prohibited by law.How to apply:Complete and submit the following:1. Letter of Interest2. City of Buckley Employment Application3. City of Buckley Supplemental Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire4. Verification of United States citizenship5. Verification of Washington State residency6. Any additional documents to be reviewed and considered by the hiringcommitteeApplicants will not be considered for this position if all materials are not properlycompleted, signed, and submitted prior to the deadline. If you are invited to participatein the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before youare scheduled for an interview or testing.If you have any additional questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Treva Percival,Human Resources Director, at tpercival@cityofbuckley.com .No communication shall occur regarding this recruitment process, including requests forinformation and/or speculation between candidates and the City elected officials or employeesother than those named above. Failure to comply with this provision may result in candidatesbeing removed from consideration.

City of BuckleyMUNICIPAL COURTJUDICIAL EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIREAdopted from the Washington State Governor’s Office Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire1.Personal InformationLast NameFirst NameMiddle NameWSBA Bar Number2.3.4.Prior Evaluation/Application HistoryHave you ever held a judicial office or have you ever been a candidate for such office?Please give date of all other judicial appointment applications you submitted or judicial elections youparticipated in.Professional HistoryYear admitted to practice law in Washington:Please list all other courts and jurisdictions in which you have been admitted to practice law and the dates ofadmission. Please provide the same information for administrative bodies having special admissionrequirements.

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal Court5.Please list all bar associations and professional societies of which you are a member and give the titles anddates of any offices that you have held in such groups.6.Are you in good standing in every bar association of which you are a member? Yes/No. If you answered “no”,please explain.7.Please summarize three of the most significant matters that you participated in as an advocate. Please includethe dates of your participation and the reason each was significant to you. Please provide the citation if a casewas reported. If you have been a judge, please include some cases that have been tried before you.8.Professional ExperiencePlease summarize, briefly, the general nature of your current law practice and any areas of special emphasiswithin your practice.2

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal Court9.If your present law practice is different from any previous practice, please describe the earlier practice,including the nature of your typical clients and any area of special emphasis within your practice.10.Within the last five years, did you appear in trial court: Regularly11. Occasionally InfrequentlyWithin the last five years, how often did you appear in the court for which you are applying: Regularly13. InfrequentlyWithin the last five years, did you prepare appellate briefs and appear before appellate courts: Regularly12. Occasionally OccasionallyCareer Experience(a)What percentage of your appearances in the last five years was in:(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(b)%%%%%%%%%100%What percentage of your practice in the last five years was:(1)(2)(3)(4)(c)Federal appellate courtsFederal trial courtsState appellate courtsState trial courtsMunicipal courtsDistrict courtsAdministrative tribunalsTribal courtsOtherTOTALCivil litigation(excl. family law)Criminal litigationFamily law litigationNon-litigationTOTAL%%%%100%What percentage of your trials in the last five years were:(1)(2)Jury trialsNon-jury trialsTOTAL%%100%3 Infrequently

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal Court14.Please briefly describe any legal non-litigation experience that you feel enhances your qualifications to serveas a judge.15.If you are now an officer or director of any business organization or otherwise engaged in the management ofany business enterprises, please provide the following: the name of the enterprise, the nature of the business,the title of your position, the nature of your duties, and the term of your service. If you are appointed and donot intend to resign such position(s), please state this below along with your reasons for not resigning.Judicial Interest and Experience16.Have you ever held public office other than a judicial office, or have you ever been a candidate for such anoffice? Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, please provide details, including the offices involved, whether electedor appointed, and the length of your service.17.Please briefly identify all of your experience as a neutral decision-maker (e.g. judge (permanent or pro tem) inany jurisdiction, administrative law judge, arbitrator, hearing officer, etc.). Give courts, approximate dates,and attorneys who appeared before you.4

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal Court18.19.Community and Civic ActivitiesPlease list your community and civic activities, including dates and leadership roles held, over the last 3 years.Discipline and DisputesHave you ever been held, arrested, charged or convicted by federal, state, or other law enforcement authoritiesfor violation of any federal law, state law, county or municipal law, regulation or ordinance? Yes/No. If youanswered “yes”, please provide details. (Do not include traffic violations for which a fine of 150.00 or lesswas imposed.) Please feel free to provide your view of how it bears on your present fitness for judicial office.20.Has a client ever made a claim or suit against you for malpractice? Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, pleaseprovide details and the current status of the claim and/or suit.21.Please describe your direct experience, if any, with domestic violence and sexual harassment.22.Have you been a party in interest, witness, or consultant in any legal proceeding? Yes/No.If you answered “yes”, please provide details. Do not list proceedings in which you were merely a guardianad litem or stakeholder.23.Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to any bar association, disciplinary committee, court,administrative agency or other professional group? Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, please provide details.5

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal Court24.Have you ever been disciplined or cited for breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct?Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, please provide details.25.If you have served as a judge, commissioner, or in any judicial capacity, has a complaint for misconduct in thatcapacity ever been made against you? Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, please provide details.Miscellaneous26.Are you aware of anything in your background or any event you anticipate in the future that mightbe considered to conflict with the Code of Judicial Conduct? Yes/No. If you answered “yes”, pleaseexplain.27.Please provide a writing sample of your work (between five and 10 pages long), primarily writtenand edited by you, within the last four years.6

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal CourtReferencesIt is useful for evaluators to speak with attorneys and non-attorneys who are familiar with you. One ormore participants in the evaluation process may contact each of your references. All telephone numbersshould be current. If a reference is unreachable, your rating/evaluation may be delayed. Please use aseparate piece of paper for each list. You may contact references in advance if you so desire. Individualsnot listed by you as a reference may be contacted to obtain information about you.28.If you have been in practice within the past 15 years, list the name and phone number of oneopposing counsel who knows you best, preferably an opposing counsel on a case that went to trial.29.If you have been a judge or otherwise have served as a neutral decision-maker within the past 15years, please list the names and phone numbers of two attorneys who have appeared before you.30.List the names and phone numbers of up to two non-attorney references whose opinions orobservations – particularly with respect to your commitment to improving access to the judicialsystem for indigent populations, people of color, and disenfranchised communities – would assistin the consideration of your application.31.List the names and phone numbers of two additional attorneys familiar with your professionalqualifications, skills, experience or attributes.CertificationBy signing below, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington thatthe information provided by me in responding to this questionnaire is true and correct to the best ofmy knowledge.Date:Signature:7

Judicial Evaluation QuestionnaireCity of Buckley Municipal CourtRELEASE OF INFORMATIONI hereby give the City of Buckley the right to investigate my past employment, education and activities. Irelease from all liability all persons, companies and corporations who supply such information. Iunderstand that any omission of facts, misrepresentation of statements or implications I might make in thisapplication or in any other required documents shall be considered sufficient cause to deny appointment.I also understand that nothing contained in this application or in the granting of an interview is intended toimply an appointment by the City of Buckley. I have received no promises regarding appointment and Iunderstand that no such promise or guarantee is binding on the City of Buckley unless made in writing.Signature Date8

law. Directs and controls the proceedings and personnel involved in court hearings and trials including prosecuting and defense attorneys, defendants, witnesses, court clerks and others. Conducts arraignments, pre -trial hearings, readiness hearings, contested hearings,