Marine Electrical Fitter

The current vacancies are in the Financial Assistance Services department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

To assist Ramsey County residents in connecting to, or maintaining a connection to, the resources available to meet their economic and social service needs. To serve residents by determining eligibility for various public assistance programs; evaluate eligibility for additional programs; support program participants in achieving the highest possible degree of independence from public assistance; support participants in addressing those barriers that prevent them from achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency; communicate program purposes and apply policies to individuals in a clear, polite, professional and culturally sensitive manner; and perform related duties as assigned. (This is the entry level of this class series. Assignments enable employees to gain the knowledge required for advancement to Financial Worker 2.)

• Conduct interviews and determine eligibility for various public assistance programs; review and ensure accuracy of related documentation; and approve and issue benefits.
• Communicate professionally in person, on the phone, electronically, and virtually with residents providing residents with information on available financial assistance programs, describing program requirements and eligibility, program time limits, expectations, and other program requirements; and assist residents with completing applications and other program documents.
• Update and maintain county and state computer systems to ensure accuracy and availability of information.
• Assist potential and current residents with finding resources that can help them meet their needs and make appropriate referrals to programs and other community resources.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the current requirements of multiple public assistance programs through meetings, training sessions and the review of appropriate literature.
• Prepare documents and represent the county at appeal hearings.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Financial Worker 1: Education: High School Graduation. Experience: Two years of clerical, customer service or client service experience or one year of clerical, customer service or client service experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Program. Substitution: Any combination of education and experience that equates to two years can be substituted for the required experience. Certifications/Licensure: None. Financial Worker 2: Education: High School Graduation. Experience: Four years of clerical, customer service or client service experience including two years as a Financial Worker 1 or two years of experience determining eligibility for a government based financial or medical assistance program. Substitution: Any combination of education and experience that equates to two years can be substituted for the two years of clerical, customer service or client service required experience. Certifications/Licensure: None.

The examination process will consist of the following sections with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

• Psychotherapist Background Check

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language.

• Medical and dental insurance.
  • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. The county covers 92.5% of single health insurance coverage, 76.8% of family health insurance coverage, and 50% of both single and family dental insurance coverage.
  • The Healthy Benefits program is available to help lower office visit copays for employees and dependents each year.
  • A health care savings plan and health flexible spending accounts are also available to maximize tax savings on health expenses.
• Paid time off.
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees).
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday.
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below.
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours).
  • Wellness incentive allowing you to convert unused sick time to vacation or pay.
• Retirement benefits.
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments.
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years.
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match.
• Transit and parking.
  • Metropass program for a discounted monthly bus pass for commuters, saving employees $34.50 per month.
  • Flexible spending accounts for parking/transportation expenses.
• Employee well-being.
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming.
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care.
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions.
• Career development.
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year.
  • Professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center.
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues.
• Disability leave.
  • Long-term disability - Coverage replaces 40% of your lost income after six months of disability.
  • Short-term disability - Optional short-term disability coverage provides 60% income replacement.