Job Class: Student Worker Clerical

Working Title: Document Services Student Worker

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/20/2021
• Closing Date: 01/05/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Operations / Document Services Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/Part-time
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $15.63 – $19.39/hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 – Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: OP
• End Date: 09/04/2022
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job Summary

Working in document services, this position provides administrative support so that paper and electronic documents and correspondence are easily and readily available for use and inspection. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of documents for scanning or for long-term off-site storage, tracking files, typing labels, assisting with file reviews, processing photocopy requests, reorganizing files, scanning and working on special projects as requested.

NOTE: Hours will be arranged to fit your school schedule as part-time up to (50%- 20 hours per pay week) during the school year, and full-time during the summer and school breaks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Database skills sufficient to input and retrieve information.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills to type accurately and at a sustained rate of speed.
• (To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be “off” for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic file systems and software.
• Working knowledge of the principles of good records management.
• The ability to work independently and on a team.
• The ability to set priorities and organize work sufficiently to carry out daily tasks and stay on target with a long-term project.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet time deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Requires daily lifting such as file boxes, or heavier materials with help from others, and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time and reaching and squatting to retrieve files or boxes may be required.

Why Work For Us

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at [email protected].

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.