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Salary : $48,630.40 - $67,288.00 Annually
Location : Libraries-George Latimer Central Library, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-01561B
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The City of Saint Paul Libraries, Planning and Economic Development, Public Works, Police, and Parks and Recreation Departments are hiring Office Assistant III positions to perform complex clerical and word processing work that requires independent judgment.
Information about the current vacancies:

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Planning and Economic Development (PED) - 1 vacancy
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Providing customer outreach, database management, and other tasks that support the business customer and activities for the Business Resource Team (BRT).
• Backing up the HRA Recording Secretary, by entering information into Legistar, reading the agenda at live meetings, and attending HRA Agenda Review/Workplan meetings.
• Responding to business resources emails and calls; communicating with customers interested in business assistance; providing high-quality resources and referrals. Processing improvement actions and closing up service gaps to ensure customers are paired with the right staff person.
• Planning, designing, and executing all-staff meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Supporting the Economic Development Director with calendaring, managing internal and external guests, correspondence, and PowerPoint slide decks and project managers with various needs.

Information Specific to the PED Position:
PED requires employees to be in the office at least 24 hours per week, or 3 days in office. Location is at the City Hall Annex, 25 4th St. West, Saint Paul, MN 55102, floor 1300.
Libraries - 1 vacancy
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Supporting library administration by providing front desk support, ordering office supplies, and sorting mail.
• Providing clerical support to library projects including entering purchasing requisitions, assisting with contracts management, and records retention.
• Assisting with cash receipt management and other financial processes as necessary.

Information Specific to the Library Position: The Office Assistant III is responsible for supporting the Operations division of the Saint Paul Public Library. This position is located at the George Latimer Central Library (90 West 4th Street) and works Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30. This position works remotely on Mondays and is expected to work in office Tuesday-Friday.
Parks and Recreation Department/Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - 1 vacancy
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Providing office support which includes processing mail, campus technology (phones, copiers, shared technology), and handling uniform ordering.
• Handling the campus director's calendar, scheduling meetings, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Managing the contact list including the campus emergency contact list, radio call list, key card, fob, and key access, and annual parking passes.
• Supporting Human Resources functions including I9 review and verification, processing background checks, coordinating new employee onboarding, coordinating file management and security, and helping staff with Employee Self Service.
• Updating information in Global HR and Workforce Management systems.
• Submitting hiring requestions and purchasing orders.
• Scheduling, recording, and tracking annual trainings.
• Compiling weekly reports on campus accident and incidents.

Information Specific to the Parks and Recreation Position: This position typically works from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the office. The work location is at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 1315 Aida Place, Como, MN.
Police - 2 vacancies: Western District and Police Headquarters/Human Resources unit
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Maintaining office operations by receiving and distributing communications (i.e. answer phones), collecting and mailing correspondence, and monitoring incoming emails and answer or forward as required.
• Interacting professionally and proficiently with community members, department personnel, and outside agencies.
• Updating and maintaining databases such as internal staff contact lists, personnel training records, and team personnel files.
• Producing current crime patterns/trends via GIS and assisting staff as needed with special projects. Producing monthly problem property stats and monthly stats on officers' work assignments.

Information Specific to the Police Positions:Positions work morning hours; start times are negotiable. No remote work available; positions work Monday-Friday in office. Free parking available on-site. The Western District position works at 389 Hamline Ave. N, Saint Paul, MN 55104. The Police Headquarters position works at 367 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
Public Works - 1 vacancy
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Performing complex clerical and administration support duties including but not limited to accounts payable and various data entry tasks.
• Providing customer service and interact with vendors and various staff members.
• Answering phones for general inquires, including responding to customer or co-worker requests via phone and email.
• Processing invoices, billings, and cash receipts.
• Handling cash & credit cards from customers.
• Prioritizing assigned duties and complete task timelines with many interruptions.

Information Specific to the Public Works Position: This position typically works from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday in the office. The work location is at the Asphalt Plant, 456 Burgess St, St Paul, MN 55117. No hybrid scheduling is available because employees are present to interact with customers.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Office Assistant III positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED) and four years of clerical/administrative experience, two years which must have been as an , or equivalent.
Two years of post-high school education can be substituted for two years of clerical/administrative experience if the curriculum included course work related to the work performed by the Office or Executive Assistant classes.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume (optional) - please ensure that your vacancy related experience is documented.

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating and Computerized Assessment
Qualifications Rating:
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
Computerized Assessment: An electronic assessment designed to evaluate your ability to perform the duties of the position. These components include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word simulations.
Please Note: Qualified candidates will receive the assessment the week of September 7, 2026, through the email address included in your application.
If you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, you may be eligible for accommodation in the assessment process. Please contact Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506 to request a testing accommodation.
Calculation of the Final Score = (Qualifications Rating * .40) + (Computerized Assessment * .60) = 100%
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position will require a credit check and a background check for the Planning and Economic Development Department, a Police background check for the Police Department, and a background check for Libraries, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02
Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years of post-secondary education-no degree obtained
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• None

03
Which best describes your level of administrative/clerical experience performing basic and routine clerical and word processing work of moderate complexity and variety while exercising independent judgment.

• Less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four or more years
• None of the above

04
Indicate which of the following tasks you have experience performing. Check all that apply.

• Answering general inquiries via phone, email, or in person
• Creating and processing invoices, forms, and payments
• Creating and editing reports