Working Title: Office & Administrative Specialist, Principal
Job Class: Office & Administrative Specialist, Principal
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 94867
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/12/2026
Closing Date : 06/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : DNR Parks & Trails Central Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 8:00am to 4:30pm
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 : Division of Parks & Trails & Trails
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 Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Office & Administrative Specialist Principal position in St. Paul, MN. The working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
This position provides administrative assistance project management work and organization to the division of Parks and Trails, Visitor Services and Outreach, and Statewide Programs and Planning section managers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide effective administrative support services to the Division of Parks and Trails, Visitor Services, Outreach and Statewide Programs, and the Planning section managers.
Transcribe and prepare correspondence, reports, and data-driven documents for managers and professional staff.
Format and proofread correspondence.
Maintain section managers' files.
Strategic calendar management, including prioritizing meeting requests and proactively identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts.
Scheduling meetings.
Assist in tracking of budgeted projects and expenditures.
Make travel arrangements and complete expense reports.
Anticipate the need for materials and travel associated with briefings, meetings, and other events, ensuring those needs are met in a timely manner.
Track review and signature items and their due dates to help ensure timely completion.
Contributing to the overall function of the Visitor Services and Outreach and Statewide Program and Planning offices through general administrative tasks.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports.
Knowledge of communication sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials, using correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence construction.
Skill in developing and implementing administrative and program policies, procedures, and service standards in cooperation with management.
Skill in customer service sufficient to provide prompt and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through email and other written or electronic correspondence.
Skill in document and records management sufficient to accurately file and categorize electronic documents.
Skill in using spreadsheets applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data.
Skill in word processing sufficient to prepare, edit, and finalize emails, memos, reports, and/or other documents and @types of written communication that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience providing administrative support to executives and senior management.
Experience providing executive support at a state agency.
Experience working with public agency partners, stakeholders, and members of the public.
Experience with records management, accounting principles and practices, and fiscal control procedures.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties are required.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification 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.
