Job Information
State of Minnesota Administrative Support - Office & Admin Specialist in Maplewood, Minnesota
Working Title: Administrative Support - Office & Admin Specialist
Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92450
Location : Maplewood
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/26/2026
Closing Date : 03/04/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Materials & Road Research
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30am-4:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.32 - $25.41 / hourly; $42,428 - $53,056 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area : Office of Materials/Maplewood Lab
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
This position is located at the Materials Lab in Maplewood, MN.
This position exists to provide administrative support and receptionist duties for the Office of Materials & Road Research so that the employees and staff can operate more efficiently and effectively. The position also exists to manage the inventory of office supplies for employees in the office and in the field and provide support to the Technical Certification Program by assisting when there are in-person classes.
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in customer service sufficient to schedule and confirm customers’ appointments in person, on the phone, and through email and other written or electronic correspondence.
Skill in customer service sufficient to contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other concerns.
Knowledge of maintaining and updating inventories or equipment, supplies, and commodities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing administrative support.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and Education/License Verification.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.