Sponsor: Human Resources
Title
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Salary Schedule and Grade for Library Assistant and Senior Library Assistant - Classified Positions
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Recommendation
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Approve designation of two new job classifications within the Library Department to the classified service in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 383A.285, Subdivision 3:
• Job Classification: Library Assistant - Classified
o Schedule: 22M
o Grade: 11F
o Annual Salary Range: $36,480 - $50,907
• Job Classification: Senior Library Assistant - Classified
o Schedule: 22M
o Grade: 15F
o Annual Salary Range: $41,135 - $60,068
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Background and Rationale
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Human Resources is recommending the creation of two new represented job classifications: Library Assistant and Senior Library Assistant. The recommendation includes reclassifying the Library Page and Library Clerk Typist 1-2 to Library Assistant and reclassifying the Library Clerk Typist 3 to Senior Library Assistant. Ramsey County Human Resources, Library management and AFSCME Local 8 General are in agreement and have shared unified support of this recommendation.
Historically, Library Page and Clerk Typists within the Library perform equivalent work, yet Library Page compensation and growth opportunities are limited. The creation of these two new job classifications will better define the role and potential to advance, as well as offer more equitable pay for employees. Approximately 20 current Library employees will require a wage adjustment as part of this reclassification.
The Library Assistant primary responsibilities will be to provide assistance to library patrons, staff the service desk, check out library materials, assist with self-service checkout, process library card applications, collect fees and troubleshoot patron issues, shelve library materials, and process returned library materials via an automated materials handling system or manual check-in.
The Senior Library Assistant will be responsible for similar job duties as the Library Assistant, as well as providing guidance and direction to Library Assistants and volunteers, and serving on Library system-wide projects and initiatives.
Ramsey County is committed to administering a classification and compensation program in a manner that is fair and equitable. Human Resources conducted a comprehensive compensation study while incorporating Talent Priority recommendations for classifications that align with Ramsey County’s vision, mission, and goals.
Ramsey County will position itself at the 65th percentile of its relevant core comparators ensuring that our organization is competitive within the public service sector.
• To be in alignment with the market and consider internal equity, it is recommended that the following job classifications are allocated to:
o Library Assistant: Salary Plan 22M, Grade 11F $36,480.79 - $50,907.00 annually/$17.538841 - $24.474520 hourly
o Senior Library Assistant: Salary Plan 22M, Grade 14F $39,713.22 - $ 57,759.59 annually/$19.092895 - $27.769035 hourly
• The 65th percentile of the comparable market is encompassed in the recommended salary plans and grades.
The recommended salary is based on the Ramsey County’s job evaluation procedures and policies and is consistent with the County’s compensation policy and practices (Minnesota Statutes 383A.282).
The Library Assistant and Senior Library Assistant meet the standards and criteria of Minnesota Statutes 383A.285 to be placed in the classified service.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
This action will provide impacted current and future Library employees a salary that aligns with the county’s compensation philosophy to achieve equitable pay. Offering competitive wages and being intentional about attracting and hiring diverse applicants who are reflective of the community we serve will have a positive impact on our community. This action positively impacts Library job classifications with the lowest salary ranges and reduces inequities within the existing Library classification structure.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community participation. The creation of new job classifications and salary allocation is an internal operational function pursuant to applicable statutes and rules.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The Library’s approved 2024-2025 budget can absorb cost increases of $59,739 due to turnover, vacancy factor, and natural attrition. Current Library Page and Library Clerk Typist 1 employees will receive salary adjustments in alignment with their reclassifications.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Library Assistant Job Description
2. Senior Library Assistant Job Description