Intern - Mille Lacs County, MN : Job Details

Salary: $18.00 HourlyLocation : Milaca, MNJob Type: InternJob Number: 00767Department: Administrative Services OfficeOpening Date: 12/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescription The County Internship Program is designed to offer interns the opportunity to gain experience in a local government setting through different projects of progressive difficulty, while providing for an opportunity to interact with other students in the program and expand their network within Mille Lacs County government.This internship is scheduled for a total of 67 days or less., and multiple interns will be hired to fill this posting. For a complete position description, click Rate of pay is $18.00/hour.Anticipated start date for these internships is summer 2025. Essential Functions This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Administrative Services Office: Learn about the basic functions of County government, including, specifically, central service functions such as County Board operations, human resources, finance, and organizational development. Assist with preservation of records, continuous improvement efforts, classification and compensation study, and other miscellaneous projects.

Community & Veterans Services Office: Learn about health and human services, child/adult protection, child support establishment and collection, Public Health Nurse (PHN) family home visiting, and care coordination for elderly populations. Assist with documentation of case plans and client visits/targeted case management functions in the agency's record management system.

Land Services Office: Learn about the functions of various offices, including the Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, and Zoning. Assist with the preservation of historical records, permits, and real estate transactions, and provide support for elections.

Public Works: Learn about the functions of a County Public Works Department, including engineering, construction, and maintenance. Assist with project administration, data gathering and analysis, preservation of historical records, and various maintenance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Planned or current participation in a post-secondary program. Must be 18 years of age by date of employment.
• A valid Class D driver's license is required.
• An interest in local government and public service with the ability to work independently is preferred.

Selection Process Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews.Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits. The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits ProvidedEmployees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line: Contribution amounts are based on the employee's pay each pay period.

• Coordinated Plan:
  • Employer Contribution 7.5%
  • Employee Contribution 6.5%
• Police & Fire Plan:
  • Employer Contribution: 16.2%
  • Employee Contribution: 10.8%
• Correctional Plan:
  • Employer Contribution: 8.75%
  • Employee Contribution: 5.83%

Paid Time OffHolidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.Medical InsuranceEmployees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee CostRTS Medica Passport2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40 400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20 RTS Medica Elect2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36 850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48 400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68 RTS Medica VantagePlus2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26 850-40 $0 N/A $973.10 400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58 Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.Dental InsuranceThere is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.Vision InsuranceVision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:

• Employee Only - $5.85
• Employee + Spouse - $11.69
• Employee + Children - $11.31
• Family - $18.35

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) AvailablePlan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline.

• FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year
• Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses).
• FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately)

Deferred Compensation Program AvailableDeferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: Life InsuranceThere is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category:Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000 Under age 35 .0635-39 .1040-44 .1245-49 .1750-54 .2555-59 .4560-64 .6865-69 1.2970-74 2.08Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages AvailableChild life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month.Long-term Disability Insurance Plan AvailableRates vary according to age and coverage amount.Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly BenefitUnder age 25 .2625-29 .3330-34 .4035-39 .4840-44 .6545-49 .9450-54 1.2555-59 1.5160+ 1.53Short-term Disability Insurance Plan AvailableRates vary according to age and coverage amount.Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly BenefitUnder Age 25 11.2025-29 8.9030-34 9.6035-39 8.9040-44 8.0045-49 8.8050-54 9.4055-59 12.0060-64 13.8065+ 15.50Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available01 Are you 18 years of age or older, or will be by 5/15/2025?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have any experience working with local government or public service?

• Yes
• No

04 If yes, please explain this experience. If no, type N/A . 05 Why are you interested in this internship with Mille Lacs County? Required Question