The current vacancy is in the Law Library. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

The basic function of this position is to organize and shelve library materials such as books, periodicals, and pamphlets; to file loose-leaf updates and other supplements into existing materials; to support the law library’s use of technology including website and social media functions; to staff the circulation desk, checking library materials in and out, collecting fees, and maintaining manual and on-line records; to respond to general questions and to provide assistance to customers in person and on the telephone; to keep the physical premises looking organized and welcoming; and other duties as assigned.

Covid 19
All job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. You will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before your first day of employment and complete a form certifying that you are vaccinated. Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.

This position will remain open for applications until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur on January 13th, 2023.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

• File updates into a variety of loose leaf materials and add supplements to multi-volume sets.
• Shelve library materials by arranging them in alphabetical order or according to Library of Congress number.
• Plan shelving of materials to give priority to more popular/heavily used items, so that those items will be available to meet patron demand.
• Push book carts weighing over 300 pounds and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Check library shelves on a periodic basis to ensure that materials are being maintained in proper sequential or alphabetical order, and reorganize materials as needed.
• Maintain and develop the law library website; add user guides and helpful content; develop new applications to reach remote users (e.g. blogs, wikis, social media).
• Compile statistical and usage reports.
• Staff the circulation desk, check library materials in and out, collect overdue materials, answer phones and route calls, and provide assistance in person or over the phone to customers with general questions.
• Provide general information to customers and refer them to librarians for further assistance as needed.
• Straighten bookshelves and common areas of the library to maintain orderliness and increase the aesthetic appeal of the facility.
• Input on on-line systems such as Microsoft Excel.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Six months library experience or equivalent.

Preferred: Paralegal degree or other experience working within a legal field.

Substitutions: None

Certification/Licensure: None.

This position will remain open for applications until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur on January 13th, 2023.

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Please read below for further instructions.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and submitting a letter of interest and resume. Your letter of interest should include a brief (one page) narrative describing your interest in this position, understanding of the duties, and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the position.

The letter of interest, resume and the application may be sent electronically by attaching the materials to the online posting. If you have difficulty uploading your materials, you may contact Gaohleechi Vu at Gaohleechi.Vu@co.ramsey.mn.us for assistance.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader).

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Gaohleechi.Vu@co.ramsey.mn.us.

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