Information Specialist II - Auditor's Office Promotional) Duluth

Have you been interested in taking the next step in your career as an Information Specialist II? Come put your expertise to work for the Auditor's office in the Duluth Courthouse.

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.

• 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.

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 15-18.
• 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.

• August 26, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of September 14, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of September 28, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

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 ouiscountymn.gov/job descriptions.

• 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 Statue 197.455 for additional requirements.

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.

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County may be subject to a background investigation.

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a one-year probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.