St. Louis County, MN
Information Specialist II - Land and Minerals (Duluth) (Promotional) Duluth
St. Louis County, MN, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806
By joining this team, you will be actively supporting the Land and Minerals Department through the management of tax‑forfeited lands. This is a rewarding career opportunity that benefits the people of St. Louis County.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate may include, but are not limited to:
Providing outstanding customer service and front office support.
Responding to in‑person, phone and email inquiries.
Assisting with processing land transactions.
Applying for state deeds and filing documents for recording.
Providing support to the Information Specialist III where applicable.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. An employee in this class performs a variety of process tasks and problem‑solving activities that require discretion and factual judgments to appropriately apply established procedures, policies and practices to work situations. Duties include explaining established departmental regulations, policies and procedures; and processing information gathered from varied sources to compile departmental records in accordance with established procedures requiring the employee to exercise some judgment to adapt and apply the appropriate procedures to a variety of normally recurring work situations. The work is performed under the direction of a designated lead worker or supervisory staff.
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; work with clients with behavioral challenges; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; extended days; and drive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Permanent status as an Information Specialist I or Office Assistant; OR three (3) years full‑time paid verifiable experience in a clerical support position.
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 7‑19. 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 is 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.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
December 26, 2025 – Applicant screening to begin
January 12, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of January 26, 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 www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: • 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. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
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.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County may be subject to a background investigation.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least 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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Responsibilities of the successful candidate may include, but are not limited to:
Providing outstanding customer service and front office support.
Responding to in‑person, phone and email inquiries.
Assisting with processing land transactions.
Applying for state deeds and filing documents for recording.
Providing support to the Information Specialist III where applicable.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. An employee in this class performs a variety of process tasks and problem‑solving activities that require discretion and factual judgments to appropriately apply established procedures, policies and practices to work situations. Duties include explaining established departmental regulations, policies and procedures; and processing information gathered from varied sources to compile departmental records in accordance with established procedures requiring the employee to exercise some judgment to adapt and apply the appropriate procedures to a variety of normally recurring work situations. The work is performed under the direction of a designated lead worker or supervisory staff.
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; work with clients with behavioral challenges; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; extended days; and drive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Permanent status as an Information Specialist I or Office Assistant; OR three (3) years full‑time paid verifiable experience in a clerical support position.
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 7‑19. 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 is 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.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
December 26, 2025 – Applicant screening to begin
January 12, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of January 26, 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 www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: • 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. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
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.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County may be subject to a background investigation.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least 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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