As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The Office Support Specialist II will perform high level clerical and administrative support to the Minneapolis City Attorney's Office: providing assistance to both the Criminal and Civil Divisions through maintenance and design of internal databases and web based content, acting as a liaison with the City's Information Technology Department to troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues, and working closely with the Litigation Technology Manger to oversee the technical needs of a high-functioning legal department.
The eligible list created from this exam will be used to fill Office Support Specialist II positions as they become available in other departments within the City.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience
Two years of experience as an Office Support Specialist I or two years administrative support experience.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Background Check
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities