Administrative Support - Office & Admin Specialist

Job Details

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Division/Unit:
  Materials & Road Research
• Working Title:
  
  Administrative Support - Office & Admin Specialist
• Job Class:
  Office and Administrative Specialist
• Agency:
  Transportation Dept
• Job
• Location:
  
  Maplewood
• 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
• 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:
  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.

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.

• 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.

• Experience providing administrative support.

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.

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As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
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• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
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