Salary: $88,857.60 - $114,732.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:Department: District Attorney
Division: Central & Branch Ops
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job SummaryThe starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
About the Position: Trial Support Specialist is a single level technical classification allocated only to the District Attorney or Public Defender Offices. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for producing highly complex audio/visual and/or graphic trial exhibits, demonstrative evidence, and other items; and for providing technical support to professional and support staff involved with such projects.
Hiring Process and TimelineThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
I. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
II. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
III. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications 1. An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications, or a closely related field;
AND four (4) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual technical support
OR;
2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications, or closely related field;
AND two (2) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual technical support;
OR;
3. Six (6) years of full-time work experience providing audio/visual or graphics technical support
Note: Education and work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. In order for education to substitute for work experience as indicated above, college level coursework must demonstrate progress toward a degree.
Blind Applicant ScreeningThe Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EvaluationThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
three (3) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
AccommodationReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. If you cannot, please do not apply, as your application will be rejected. Do you understand this information?
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Do you possess an Associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications, or a closely related field; AND at least four (4) years of full-time experience providing audio/visual technical support?
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Media/Graphic Arts, Video Production, Animation, Telecommunications or a closely related field AND at least two (2) years of full-time experience providing audio/visual technical support?
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Do you possess six (6) years of full-time experience providing audio/visual technical support or a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years?
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If you responded "Yes" to questions #2, #3, or #4, please provide the following:
A) Employer name(s);
B)Job title(s);
C)Length in position;
D) Brief description of duties performed. If you do not have any experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you have experience designing, producing, and presenting trial exhibits?
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If you responded "Yes" to question #6, please provide the following:
A) Employer name(s);
B)Job title(s);
C)Length in position;
D) Brief description of duties performed. If you do not have any experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Which of the following video editing programs do you have experience with?
- After Effects
- Camtasia
- Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Snag It
- Prism
- Other
- I do not have experience with video editing programs.
09
If you indicated 'Other' in Q#8, please list the programs you have worked with. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" below.
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If you indicated having video editing programs for questions # 8 and/or #9, please provide the following:
A) Employer name(s);
B)Job title(s);
C)Length in position;
D) Brief description of duties performed. If you do not have any experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Which of the following graphic design and/or 3-D modeling & animation programs do you have experience with?
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- PowerPoint
- 3D Studio Max
- Keyshot
- Blender
- Maya
- Animate CC (formerly Flash)
- Lightwave
- Other
- I do not have experience with graphic design and/or 3-D modeling & animation programs.
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If you indicated 'Other' in Q#11, please list the programs you have worked with. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" below.
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If you indicated having graphic design and/or 3-D modeling & animation programs for questions #11 and/or #12, please provide the following:
A) Employer name(s);
B)Job title(s);
C)Length in position;
D) Brief description of duties performed. If you do not have any experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- County Employee
- County of San Diego Website
- GovernmentJobs.com
- County of San Diego Social Media
- County of San Diego Employee Resource Group (ERG)
- Job Posting at a College or University
- Diversity-based Organization, Publication, or Resource
- Veterans or Military-Based Organization, Publication, or Resource
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Other
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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
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