Dakota County is hiring : Library Technology Specialist in Eagan

General Description

POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT : Library

HOURS : Full time

HIRING RANGE : $62,963 - $78,704 / annually DOQ

SALARY RANGE : $62,963 - $98,380 / annually

LOCATION : Wescott Library, Eagan, MN

UNION : AFSCME Local 693

CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

What You\'ll Do

Library Technology Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for library staff to receive support and maintenance for library equipment and software systems. Specialists also recommend, install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer software and hardware in support of library operations including library automation software, personal computers, and local area network used by the general public, staff and other library departments. Administration of library servers and computing systems including : Windows Servers, Linux servers, peripherals and other library technology devices (including tablet devices) and software. Lastly, they may also develop and deliver training for library staff, and maintain the library intranet site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, library information systems, or closely related field

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Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position\'s management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

Work Environment

Work is completed in County Libraries and requires frequent lifting, stooping, reaching, and lifting / transporting heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripheral equipment. Strong dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard, mouse, hand and power tools, and to handle other computer components is needed. Must have the ability to drive county / personal vehicles to travel between libraries and / or attend events on behalf of the department.

Location & Schedule

This position has potential for hybrid scheduling offering a mix of telework and in-person work at our Wescott Library in Eagan, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.). A limited number of overtime hours or on-call availability may be needed to resolve support issues.

Benefits

Selection Process

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