What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Specialist II - Auditor's Office position at St. Louis County, MN?
Kind of Work
Are you interested in skilled information processing work applying specialized departmental work rules, methods, procedures and operating precedents to perform a variety of customer service and records maintenance functions? Come put your expertise to work in the Auditor's office at the Government Services Center in Duluth, MN.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of general bookkeeping principals, methods and procedures and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.88 - $29.78 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
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.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. 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.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 16-21.
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's 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
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:
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.
Drug Testing
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Background Check
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Probationary Period
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a one-year probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Non-discrimination
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
Which of the following describes your previous level of experience? Full-time experience is defined as 40 hours/week or more on average. If you have part-time experience, please prorate it based on how many average hours/week you worked. For example, if you worked 20 hours/week for 6 months at a particular position, you should be credited with 3 months of full-time experience. If you worked 10 hours/week for 24 months at a particular position, you should be credited with 6 months of full-time experience. Internships, even if paid, do not count for the purposes of calculating experience for this question. Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
Typing Is An Essential Function As An Information Specialist II With St. Louis County. Please Indicate The Number Of Words Per Minute You Can Type Below
Which of the following describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages or other similar product?
Which of the following best describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers or other similar product?
Below are several components of the position. Please indicate your level of proficiency in each.
10
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division
Percentages and fractions
Writing skills including proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
Proofreading documents such as e-mails, letters, memos, records, etc.
SME Explanation: Questions 16-21 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 16-21.
If you indicated you are "proficient" or have "expert proficiency" in Questions 13 and 14, please elaborate by providing at least one example that demonstrates your proficiency. Identify the position and the organization or educational institution where you gained the proficiency.
17
Please explain your experience in cashiering, accounts receivable, and/or accounts payable.
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Anna is a bookkeeper for a small business that sells handmade jewelry. She records the sales and expenses of the business using cash basis accounting. In November, she sold 120 bracelets for $15 each, 80 earrings for $10 each, and 50 necklaces for $20 each. She also paid $500 for rent, $300 for supplies, and $200 for utilities. What was her net income for November? Please show your work.
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Bob is a bookkeeper for a landscaping company that uses accrual basis accounting. He records the revenue and expenses of the company when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid. In December, he invoiced 10 customers for $500 each for the services performed in that month. He also received $4,000 from the customers who were invoiced in November. He paid $2,000 for salaries, $1,000 for gas, and $500 for insurance. What was his net income for December? Please show your work.
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Emma is a bookkeeper for a clothing store that prepares a bank reconciliation at the end of each month. She compares the bank statement and the cash book to identify any differences and reconcile them. She finds that the bank statement shows a balance of $5,000 and the cash book shows a balance of $4,500. She also notices that the bank statement includes a $100 service charge, a $200 interest income, and a $500 deposit in transit. The cash book includes a $300 check that was issued but not cleared by the bank. What is the adjusted cash balance after the reconciliation? Please show your work.
21
Lisa is a bookkeeper for a flower shop that purchases roses from a supplier on credit. The supplier offers a 2% discount if the invoice is paid within 10 days, otherwise the full amount is due in 30 days. On January 1, Lisa received an invoice for $1,000 for 100 roses that she ordered on December 28. On January 8, she paid the invoice using a check. How much did she pay and what is the impact on the accounts payable account? Please show your work.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Are you interested in skilled information processing work applying specialized departmental work rules, methods, procedures and operating precedents to perform a variety of customer service and records maintenance functions? Come put your expertise to work in the Auditor's office at the Government Services Center in Duluth, MN.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of general bookkeeping principals, methods and procedures and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.88 - $29.78 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
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.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. 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.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)
- 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 16-21.
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's 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
- April 13, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
- Week of April 27, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Week of May 11, 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 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.
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.
Drug Testing
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Background Check
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Probationary Period
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a one-year probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Non-discrimination
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
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Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
- Yes
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
- Yes
- No
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
- Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
- No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
Which of the following describes your previous level of experience? Full-time experience is defined as 40 hours/week or more on average. If you have part-time experience, please prorate it based on how many average hours/week you worked. For example, if you worked 20 hours/week for 6 months at a particular position, you should be credited with 3 months of full-time experience. If you worked 10 hours/week for 24 months at a particular position, you should be credited with 6 months of full-time experience. Internships, even if paid, do not count for the purposes of calculating experience for this question. Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
- 0 -11 months full-time paid general clerical experience
- 12 - 23 months full-time paid general clerical experience
- 24 - 35 months full-time paid general clerical experience
- 36 months or more full-time paid general clerical experience
Typing Is An Essential Function As An Information Specialist II With St. Louis County. Please Indicate The Number Of Words Per Minute You Can Type Below
- 0-39 words per minute
- 40-69 words per minute
- 70 words per minute
Which of the following describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages or other similar product?
- No experience.
- Basic: Creating a new document; familiarity with the tool bar, icons & cursor; entering & deleting text; using the dictionary & spell check; using edit features such as cut, copy & paste; saving, printing and retrieving documents; simple paragraph formatting; applying bullets to a list and changing the page orientation.
- Intermediate: Comparing & merging documents and using templates; sharing documents; tracking changes; creating labels; formatting tables; formatting documents, inserting and editing headers & footers; inserting tables & charts; changing the page margins & inserting a date.
- Advanced: Designing & creating forms & templates; designing & creating electronic forms; using mail merge to create recipient lists, mailing labels & configuring Outlook to send merged emails; managing large documents by creating master and subdocument; creating & managing bookmarks, footnotes, endnotes & a table of contents; using the tracking features to enable revision in a document; use of macros to automate repetitive tasks; protecting documents; advanced table formatting & properties and applying themes & styles.
Which of the following best describes your current level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers or other similar product?
- No experience.
- Basic: Creating & saving a new workbook; entering data; applying cell borders; applying cell shading; using auto sum to add data; creating a simple formula; applying a number format; putting data in a table; sorting data; filtering data; saving & printing your work and changing the page orientation.
- Intermediate: Utilizing the Go to Special option within a worksheet; use of pivot tables; creation of pivot charts; using named ranges; use of drop down lists; creation of Excel tables; utilization of Sparklines; text to column option; the Quick Analysis Tool; understanding of formulas and functions; and sharing and merging files.
- Advanced: Solving complex problems using advanced Excel formulas and functions and advanced Excel charts; writing Visual Basic for Applications codes; utilization of Power Queries and Power Pivot techniques; protecting workbooks and worksheets; and use of conditional formatting.
Below are several components of the position. Please indicate your level of proficiency in each.
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Addition and subtraction
- Lack proficiency
- Proficient
- Expert proficiency
Multiplication and division
- Lack proficiency
- Proficient
- Expert proficiency
Percentages and fractions
- Lack proficiency
- Proficient
- Expert proficiency
Writing skills including proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
- Lack proficiency
- Proficient
- Expert proficiency
Proofreading documents such as e-mails, letters, memos, records, etc.
- Lack proficiency
- Proficient
- Expert proficiency
SME Explanation: Questions 16-21 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 16-21.
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you are "proficient" or have "expert proficiency" in Questions 13 and 14, please elaborate by providing at least one example that demonstrates your proficiency. Identify the position and the organization or educational institution where you gained the proficiency.
17
Please explain your experience in cashiering, accounts receivable, and/or accounts payable.
18
Anna is a bookkeeper for a small business that sells handmade jewelry. She records the sales and expenses of the business using cash basis accounting. In November, she sold 120 bracelets for $15 each, 80 earrings for $10 each, and 50 necklaces for $20 each. She also paid $500 for rent, $300 for supplies, and $200 for utilities. What was her net income for November? Please show your work.
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Bob is a bookkeeper for a landscaping company that uses accrual basis accounting. He records the revenue and expenses of the company when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid. In December, he invoiced 10 customers for $500 each for the services performed in that month. He also received $4,000 from the customers who were invoiced in November. He paid $2,000 for salaries, $1,000 for gas, and $500 for insurance. What was his net income for December? Please show your work.
20
Emma is a bookkeeper for a clothing store that prepares a bank reconciliation at the end of each month. She compares the bank statement and the cash book to identify any differences and reconcile them. She finds that the bank statement shows a balance of $5,000 and the cash book shows a balance of $4,500. She also notices that the bank statement includes a $100 service charge, a $200 interest income, and a $500 deposit in transit. The cash book includes a $300 check that was issued but not cleared by the bank. What is the adjusted cash balance after the reconciliation? Please show your work.
21
Lisa is a bookkeeper for a flower shop that purchases roses from a supplier on credit. The supplier offers a 2% discount if the invoice is paid within 10 days, otherwise the full amount is due in 30 days. On January 1, Lisa received an invoice for $1,000 for 100 roses that she ordered on December 28. On January 8, she paid the invoice using a check. How much did she pay and what is the impact on the accounts payable account? Please show your work.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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