Office & Administrative Specialist

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking an Office & Administrative Specialist to join their team in Detroit Lakes, MN. This role involves compiling, reviewing, and maintaining a variety of fiscal and program records, as well as providing technical advice and support to other office staff. Responsibilities Compiles, reviews and maintains a variety of fiscal and program records, written materials and reports using multiple procedures, typing, computer and technical program knowledge Maintains special data bases, mailing lists and manuals Writes general correspondence Provides technical advice to other office staff Account for receipts and disbursement of money for standard accounts Acts as the districts Adopt a Highway Coordinator Skills Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, and letters Customer service skills on the phone, in person and online to provide effective general and specialized office support Math sufficient to: add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals; calculate percentages; and use simple formulas Knowledge of communications sufficient to fluently communicate, read, understand, and respond to a variety of communications such as customers' questions and detailed instructions and procedures Benefits Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans Health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & well-being resources Public pension plans Deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan Life insurance Short & long-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Tuition assistance Employee education Leadership development Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year Employee Resource Groups Employee recognition Employee activities Fitness center at our Central Office Company Overview The Minnesota Department of Transportation manages transportation infrastructure and services in Minnesota. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is