St. Louis County, MN
Information Specialist III - Administration Department Duluth
St. Louis County, MN, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806
We’re looking for a highly organized person who is good at helping customers, managing daily operations, handling data, and assisting with events and exhibits. You will play an important role in a busy environment, using your problem‑solving skills and clear communication to fix tricky logistical issues. Your tasks will include creating detailed schedules, managing databases, and supporting a variety of events and programs.
The Depot and Extension collaborate by combining their resources and expertise to create educational programs and cultural events that serve the needs of the St. Louis County community. While the Depot acts as a hub for arts and culture, Extension focuses on improving life skills and addressing critical community issues. Together, they integrate their missions to foster community engagement, enhance the quality of life, and promote lifelong learning, ensuring that both cultural enrichment and practical education are accessible to all residents. If you’re interested in growing your career and enjoy working with a creative, forward‑thinking team, we encourage you to apply. Show us your skills and dedication to providing excellent service in event planning and information management.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $23.74 - $32.89 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E‑Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County on a full‑time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class performs specialized information processing and customer service functions that require experienced judgment to analyze and resolve operational issues and respond appropriately to service demands of the work unit. Duties include explaining departmental regulations, policies and procedures and communicating work‑related judgments and decisions to customers; and extracting, analyzing and interpreting information from various sources to process records, reports, correspondence, data bases, etc., in accordance with standard procedures requiring the employee to exercise experienced judgment in problem solving and adapting procedures to address work situations. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hear within 20 feet; grip; pinch and hand dexterity; and work inside. FREQUENT: Push/pull up to 15 pounds; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; bend neck; rotate neck; reach; sit; talk/speak; work alone, with, or around others. OCCASIONAL: Move about; reach above shoulder; rotate at waist while sitting or standing; stand; static neck position; stoop/bend; walk; right and left wrist turn; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; extended days; and drive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources.
Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer‑based systems.
Proficiency, as defined by the Civil Service Commission, in operating word processing software.
Ability to type from clear copy at a rate of 40 w.p.m./net.
RATING SYSTEMS Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicant’s answers to supplemental questions 8, 9, & 11-21.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It’s recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you’re finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the “Supplemental Questions” page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE
January 6, 2026 – Applicant screening will begin
Week of January 19, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of February 2, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouismn.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.
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The Depot and Extension collaborate by combining their resources and expertise to create educational programs and cultural events that serve the needs of the St. Louis County community. While the Depot acts as a hub for arts and culture, Extension focuses on improving life skills and addressing critical community issues. Together, they integrate their missions to foster community engagement, enhance the quality of life, and promote lifelong learning, ensuring that both cultural enrichment and practical education are accessible to all residents. If you’re interested in growing your career and enjoy working with a creative, forward‑thinking team, we encourage you to apply. Show us your skills and dedication to providing excellent service in event planning and information management.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $23.74 - $32.89 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E‑Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County on a full‑time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class performs specialized information processing and customer service functions that require experienced judgment to analyze and resolve operational issues and respond appropriately to service demands of the work unit. Duties include explaining departmental regulations, policies and procedures and communicating work‑related judgments and decisions to customers; and extracting, analyzing and interpreting information from various sources to process records, reports, correspondence, data bases, etc., in accordance with standard procedures requiring the employee to exercise experienced judgment in problem solving and adapting procedures to address work situations. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hear within 20 feet; grip; pinch and hand dexterity; and work inside. FREQUENT: Push/pull up to 15 pounds; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; bend neck; rotate neck; reach; sit; talk/speak; work alone, with, or around others. OCCASIONAL: Move about; reach above shoulder; rotate at waist while sitting or standing; stand; static neck position; stoop/bend; walk; right and left wrist turn; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; extended days; and drive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources.
Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer‑based systems.
Proficiency, as defined by the Civil Service Commission, in operating word processing software.
Ability to type from clear copy at a rate of 40 w.p.m./net.
RATING SYSTEMS Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicant’s answers to supplemental questions 8, 9, & 11-21.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It’s recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you’re finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the “Supplemental Questions” page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE
January 6, 2026 – Applicant screening will begin
Week of January 19, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of February 2, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouismn.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.
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