Administrative Assistant

Current vacancies are in the Sheriff's Office, Property Tax Records and Election Services and Social Services departments. This eligibility list created by this post may be used to fill vacancies throughout Ramsey County. To perform administrative support functions for office support or customer service activities, and responsibilities are typically based with defined goals and processes or methods. Job duties may include records maintenance, public contact and general office services; and to perform related duties as assigned. To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once on this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description. Perform duties relating to forms and records maintenance such as gathering documents and information to establish, maintain and update files; searching files for information; maintaining departmental records and statistics; opening, maintaining and closing case files. Perform public contact duties such as receiving and routing phone calls; responding to complaints, inquiries and service requests by phone and in person; directing clients or visitors to proper locations; assisting the public in completing forms;verifying information and data;scheduling appointments for clients or staff; and assigning service requests to program units or staff in accordance with established guidelines. Perform general office services to include opening, sorting and distributing mail and preparing outgoing mail; preparing and sending form letters and composing routine letters; scanning documents; and related duties. Perform administrative functions in unit assigned, such as; maintaining inventories of office supplies; preparing, or processing contracts/agreements, reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders and accounts payable forms;generating reports;preparing, checking or processing bills to patients, clients or other agencies; processing payments; and maintaining and balancing accounts. Receive, sort, and distribute a variety of correspondence, delivieries, and mail; and scanning and faxing documents. May provide training and support to incoming employees. (The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Education High school graduation or equivalent. Experience Three years of office support, customer service or administrative experience. Substitution Equivalent combination of education and related work experience. The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated: Training and Experience Rating = 100% The examination for Administrative Assistant will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination. Eligible List: The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Administrative Assistant. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the eligible list for 90 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted. The names of all applicants who score within the top 125 will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. Veteran's Preference This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. 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. As part of a conditional offer of employment, based on department, candidate(s) may be required to successfully complete the following processes: Background Investigation Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation Pre - Employment Physical Fingerprinting 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, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved. To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. For further information regarding this posting, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Ramsey-County,-Mn