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POSTING TYPE : Open-competitive

DEPARTMENT : Library

HOURS : Full-time

PREFERRED HIRING RANGE : $44,816 - $56,020 / year DOQ

FULL SALARY RANGE : $44,816 - $70,025 / year (104 grade)

LOCATION : Wescott Library, Eagan

UNION : AFSCME 693

CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025

What You'll Do

Dakota County is seeking to fill a Senior Office Specialist position that will work in the Acquisitions & Cataloging unit located in the lower level of the Wescott Library. The person in this role will catalog all types of materials and formats to ensure prompt accessibility of materials to library customers, and clear, accurate, and inclusive discoverability of materials in the library catalog. The person in this role will also provide library acquisitions / selection services in a manner which will effectively and efficiently meet the needs of customers. The skills required of this position include : a high level of attention to detail, problem solving, customer service mindset, teamwork, and willingness to learn; performs related duties as assigned.

Who We Are

Dakota County offers rewarding career opportunities that make a real difference in people's lives. From maintaining roads to maintaining property records, protecting the environment to protecting our children's health, finding homes for those in need to finding justice for crime victims the work we do touches the lives of each of our residents every day. We're proud of what we do. You can be too. Join our team of nearly 1,800 and launch a career where you can truly "Be More." We offer more than just careers that make a difference; we also offer competitive benefits, work-life balance, and convenient work locations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's Degree
Two years of progressively responsible administrative or office work experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to equal or exceed two years directly related to administrative or office work experience.

Preferred Qualifications Beyond Minimum Required :

Library experience

Copy cataloging or metadata experience

Two years of work experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Basic PC skills and office services experience desired.

Essential Functions :

Prepares catalog records for all types of materials and formats according to national rules and standards to ensure timely and accurate access of materials to library patrons. Performs catalog maintenance to ensure accurate representation of these headings according to national rules and standards, equity and inclusion values, and needs of the local community.

Under the direction of Selectors and the Acquisitions & Cataloging Managers, assists with the selection / order process : Follows procedures regarding evaluation and processing of vendor and publisher selection lists. Checks orders against the DCL database to avoid duplication. Creates orders by manually entering data or by uploading from electronic databases in the computerized acquisitions system. Places orders upon receipt to ensure prompt receipt of materials and an orderly workflow. Contacts vendors to resolve problems.

Receives, verifies, and sorts materials ordered to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Demonstrates an in-depth working knowledge of Library system / catalog, software applications, and computers to assist staff in providing service.

Work Environment

The work is primarily sedentary, although there is some movement, travel, and transporting of items. The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.

Dakota County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)

Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year

Pension with a generous employer contribution

Selection Process

You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions

We assign you a score based on your qualifications

Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration

We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer

We extend an offer and conduct background checks

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Salary : $44,816 - $70,025

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