The current vacancy will serve the residents in District 2, represented by Commissioner McGuire.  District 2 includes the residents of the following communities:  Lauderdale, Little Canada, Mounds View (Precinct 4), New Brighton, Roseville and St. Anthony (Ramsey County portion).  Commissioner McGuire is active in state and national advocacy organizations on behalf of counties, serving as the 2nd Vice President of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), and member of its Public Safety Policy Committee. She is Vice Chair of the Program and Services Committee of the National Association of County Organizations (NACo) and is a member of its Justice & Public Safety Committee. For more information, please visit the webpage of Commissioner McGuire.

Applications for this position will remain open until filled.  Initial screening of application may take place the week of September 6.  Initial interviews may be scheduled the week of September 20, 2021.

To assist County Commissioner McGuire in meeting the responsibilities of the office by performing a variety of administrative and coordinating functions; to conduct research on and present analysis of policy issues to aid Commissioner in making informed decisions; to act as the Commissioner's representative by responding to constituent requests for assistance and by participating in community programs, meetings and activities on the Commissioner's behalf; and to perform related duties as assigned.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

1. Act a liaison between the Commissioner and County departments or community groups by attending meetings, coordinating activities and making presentations.
2. Represent the Commissioner on community boards, task forces or committees.
3. Attend to requests for service or assistance from the Commissioner's constituents by researching problems or complaints as they are submitted; make arrangements to resolve problems or complaints when feasible; analyze problematic situations to determine if steps can be taken to prevent recurring difficulties of the same nature.
4. Respond to general inquiries from the public.
5. Prepare research reports, annual plans and reports, news releases, speeches, articles or correspondence for the Commissioner, as required.
6. Make recommendations to a Commissioner on actions relative to local, County, State and Federal issues after consulting with constituents, representatives from community agencies, various County personnel or public officials.
7. Make recommendations to a Commissioner on changes in legislation when current laws appear to be inadequate in meeting County needs and help facilitate the introduction of that legislation into the legislative package by coordinating activities with the Commissioner, lobbyists and department heads involved with the proposed change.
8. Analyze annual department budget books, periodic budget requests, reports and other materials presented to the County Board, and prepare them for subsequent review by the Commissioner by: condensing information, highlighting important points, identifying needs for additional information, and identifying potential areas of inquiry.
9. Advise the Commissioner on various problems identified through the review of documents, reports and other materials and recommend strategies for solution.
10. Prioritize, and organize meetings, events, and travel arrangements for the Commissioner, as well as meetings which the incumbent attends as the Commissioner's representative according to the commissioner's district and county responsibilities, goals, and objectives.
11. Maintain a list of candidates for service on boards and committees and work with the Commissioner to facilitate timely appointments and replacements.

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or a related field.

Experience:  One year of experience in a community service agency or organization relating to the activities of the Commissioner's district or sufficient job-related knowledge, skills, abilities or other attributes required for proper performance.

Substitution: A combination of education and experience that demonstrates experience relating to the activities of the Commissioner's district.

Certifications/Licensure:  None.

Preferred:  Master's degree.

This position will remain open for application until filled.  Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur the week of September 6, 2021.  Initial interviews may take place the week of September 20, 2021.
 
This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official.   This position requires an open screening and selection process.  There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position.  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.  Please read below for further instructions.
 
Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and submitting a letter of interest and resume.  Your letter of interest should include a brief (one page) narrative describing your interest in this position, understanding of the duties, and why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the position.
 
The letter of interest, resume and the application may be sent electronically by attaching the materials to the online posting.  If you have difficulty uploading your materials, you may contact Olletha Muhammad at olletha.muhammad@ramseycounty.us or by phone at 651-266-2723 for assistance.
 
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application.
 
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
 
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.  Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.