Salary: $20.00 HourlyLocation : Long Prairie, MNJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 407DDepartment: Attorney's OfficeOpening Date: 09/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPurpose of PositionThe objective of the Clerical / Records Intern is to support the Todd County Attorney's Office with maintaining files and following the mission of the office by performing various required clerical functions.Basic Performance Expectations of all Todd County Staff
- Serves as a positive example to other County personnel with regard to workplace actions, decisions, work skills, attitude and adherence to workplace policy and procedures.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is honest, fair and dependable.
- Embodies teamwork and cooperation within and across County departments and with the public.
- Communicates effectively with the Department Head and keeps supervisor apprised of important matters ongoing in the department.
- Respect all colleagues, co-workers, board members and the public and lead those around you to do the same.
- This position requires regular and timely attendance in accordance with the department schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Position Specific Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.County Attorney Records Processing
- Electronically scan and save department data as directed.
- Purge data (electronically and/or physically) as directed per agency data retention policy.
- Effectively communicate with office staff.
- Perform all office tasks as directed, professionally and confidentially.
Minimum Education and Experience/Special Requirements
- The student must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum of part-time) when applying for the internship or will be enrolled for the fall semester. The field of study should be relative to this internship.
- Must be a first-time internship, applicant may not repeat the program and is limited to one agreement.
- Must be 18 years old at the start of employment
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- The individual must possess computer skills in Windows based programs, record keeping and filing skills, and an ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information that is maintained by the County Attorney's Office.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively in writing, and type communications.
- Knowledge and training in computer usage, telephone and public relations skills, record keeping and filing skills.
- Must be able to be take work direction from office staff as needed to perform the duties of this position.
Physical RequirementsThis work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).2024 Todd County Summary of BenefitsThe following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. County contributions to health insurance may differ by collective bargaining agreement, please refer to your union contract. Group Health Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have questions about benefits, please contact the Administration Department at ...@co.todd.mn.us. Health Insurance offered by Health Partners and SourcewellEmployees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024. 2024 HSA Maximum Contributions: Single $4,150 /Family $8,300, Catch-up contributions $1,000. Plan $1,600/$3,200 High Deductible - 100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $918.89 / $0.00 / $125.00Employee + Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $411.50/ $125.00Employee +Spouse $1,500.00 / $638.14 / $125.00Family $1,650.00 / $815.48 / $125.00Plan $4,150/$8,300 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $789.90/ $0.00 / $165.00Employee + Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $181.78 / $125.00Employee + Spouse $1,500.00 / $338.00 / $125.00Family $1,650.00 / $469.39/ $125.00Plan $8,050/$16,100 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month Single $644.27/ $0.00 / $165.00Employee + Child(ren) $1,147.40 / $0 / $125.00Employee + Spouse $1,499.12 / $0 / $125.00Family $1,650.00 / $78.63 / $125.00Dental Insurance offered by Health Partners Monthly CostEmployee $38.05Employee+1 $76.09Family $114.15Vision Insurance offered by Avesis Monthly CostEmployee $6.03Employee+1 $10.53Family $15.64 Flexible Spending Accounts offered by Select Account Plan options include medical reimbursement and dependent day care FSAs as well as pre-tax deductions of medical and dental insurance premiums. Actual cost of pre-tax deductions is an average of 27% - 39% depending you're your bracket. Life Insurance offered by Lincoln FinancialTerm life offered at no cost for $20,000 basic life/ADD insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category: Age of Employee Your Monthly Cost or Spouse per $1,000 Under age 25 $.05725 - 29 $.05730 - 34 $.05735 - 39 $.09540 - 44 $.11445 - 49 $.16250 - 54 $.23855 - 59 $.42860 - 64 $.64665 - 69 $1.22670 - 74 $1.976 Child Life: $1.30 per month $15,000 PERA Term LifeVoluntary supplemental decreasing term life offered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota that may be continued into retirement, $16.00. See for additional information. Short Term Disability offered by Lincoln FinancialProtect your income for the 1st three (3) months of disability. Rates vary by age category and you select your level of coverage from weekly benefits of $100 - $2,000 in $100 increments, not to exceed 60% of weekly gross earnings. Long Term Disability offered by Lincoln FinancialProtect your income beginning the 4th month of a disability and benefits are payable for injury, sickness or pregnancy up to your normal retirement age, as defined by Social Security. You may elect any level of coverage, in increments of $100 between $500 and $5,000 per month, provided you don't insure more than 60% of your monthly income. Deferred Compensation Pre-tax 457(b) and post-tax IRA programs available. PERA Pension PlanPublic Employers Retirement Association (PERA); the following contributions are mandated by state law: Coordinated Detention Officers Law EnforcementCounty Contribution: 7.50% 8.75% 17.70% Employee Contribution: 6.50% 5.83% 11.80% PERA handbooks are available at Minnesota State Retirement Systems (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) A post retirement health care savings plan is an employer sponsored program that allows employees to save money to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service. Group Voluntary Plans Available through Cigna * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Hospital Indemnity InsuranceFull details available at the time of hire. Paid Vacation Employees earn vacation as follows: Hours earned Years of Service Per month 1 thru 3 8 4 thru 5 10 6 thru 10 12 11 thru l5 14 16 thru 20 17 21 thru 24 18 25+ 19 See applicable union labor agreement for vacation schedule, some accrue per pay period. Employees may carry over up to 192 hours of available vacation per year. Paid Sick Leave Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month and may accrue up to 1040 hours (6 months) paid leave. Paid Holidays New Years DayPresident's DayMartin Luther King DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayVeteran's DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or SundayChristmas DayNew Years Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday * See applicable union labor agreement for negotiated holidays.Funeral LeavePaid funeral leave of absence up to 40 hours. * See applicable union labor agreement for negotiated funeral leave. AFFINITY PLUS Credit UnionFinancial Services including competitive loan rates, VISA, Savings Clubs, bill payments, investments and other services. Fitness RoomThe Todd County Wellness Committee sponsors a fitness room available to County employees and their immediate family members. Minnesota Benefit AssociationServing Minnesota makes you a member of the association, rewarding you with great services and savings, including: Student Scholarships, Life Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, etc. See pr 800.###.####Verizon Wireless DiscountAs a benefit of your employment with Todd County, you may be eligible for a discount for Verizon Wireless service and equipment. go to for more information.01 Are you familiar with Windows based computer programs?
- Yes- I am very familiar with windows based programs.
- Yes- I am somewhat familiar with Windows based programs.
- I am not familiar with Windows based programs.
02 Do you have education or experience in clerical filing and record keeping?
- Yes - I have both education and experience
- Yes- I have worked in an office setting
- Yes- I have taken business classes
- No- I do not have any experience or education
03 Do you have any experience with reception or customer service?
04 If you answered 'Yes' to any of the questions above, tell us a little about your education and/or experience. 05 Are you Bilingual? (English/Spanish)
- Yes- Fluent
- Yes- Minimal
- No
06 Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
07 Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum part-time) or will you be enrolled for the fall semester with a field of study relative to this internship?
08 Have you been an intern for Todd County in the past?
09 Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation?
10 If you claimed Veteran's Preference above, do you have your DD214 to include as an attachment to this application?
- Yes - Qualified Disabled Veteran (10% or higher disability rating)
- Yes - Qualified Vet or Spouse of Deceased Vet
- No
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