Information Specialist II - Recorder's Office; Duluth; Promotional Duluth

The incumbent reviews documents affecting property titles and responds to inquiries regarding the same. The work is supported by a team who complete related Recorder’s Office duties, offering the opportunity to learn about land ownership documents in St. Louis County and investigative tools used to locate them.

This position requires skilled information processing work by applying specialized departmental rules, methods, procedures and operating precedents to perform a variety of customer service and records maintenance functions. The role is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

• Explain established departmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Process information gathered from varied sources to compile departmental records in accordance with established procedures.
• Adapt and apply appropriate procedures to a variety of normally recurring work situations under the direction of a designated lead worker or supervisory staff.

• CONSTANT:
  Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hear within 20 feet; grip; pinch and hand dexterity; 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.

• Permanent status as an Information Specialist I or Office Assistant; OR 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.

• January 21, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
• Week of February 2, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of February 16, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

• 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.

Qualified applicants must perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and meet the physical requirements specified.

Applicants selected for appointment to positions with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

Appointees must successfully complete a six‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.