Office & Admin Specialist Prin

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Job
• Location:
  
  Lino Lakes
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/10/2026
• Closing Date: 03/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Corrections Dept / Corrections-Lino Lakes-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Minn Corr Facl - Lino Lakes / LL A/W Administration
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.12 - $32.54 / hourly; $50,362 - $67,943 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Records
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

This position exists to coordinate projects and programs for the Associate Warden of Administration: recruitment and retention efforts, litigation, Data Practices, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), internal staff recognitions (DOC Hotline articles), and all officer interviews. This position is also the primary backup to the Exec 2 in the Warden’s Office and coordinates projects for executive staff at the facility. This position has access to classified legal, security and confidential information and facility administrative issues.

• Two (2) years of experience as an executive assistant, senior administrative assistant, office manager, or similar role.
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and use of professional judgment to resolve complex issues.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of all data and information.
• Skills in researching and compiling data/information.
• Skills in computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, PDFs, and databases to create, modify, and protect files.
• Communication skills (reading, writing and speaking) sufficient to read, explain and interpret a variety of documents, policies and procedures and compose and edit correspondence and reports.
• Database management skills sufficient to update and maintain data in BCA, COMS, Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), and offender base files.
• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to the incarcerated population, staff, government officials and the general public on the phone, through email and other written correspondence.

• Experience using BCA, CJIS, and/or COMS.
• Knowledge of data privacy and the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
• Working knowledge of ARCHIBUS and the Electronic Inter-Office Requisition (EIOR) purchasing system.
• Experience in a correctional environment.
• Knowledge of the court system and court documents.
• Experience in developing administrative and programmatic procedures sufficient to obtain, organize, and draft materials.

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen.us.

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

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