Office & Admin Specialist Sr
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, New Ulm, MN, United States
Overview
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Office & Administrative Specialist Senior in New Ulm, MN. This position exists to provide fiscal support, office management, administrative assistance, program and project support to initiate and complete major functions within the Division of Enforcement at the DNR Regional Office in New Ulm.
Working Title: Office & Admin Specialist Sr
Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Senior
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job Details
Job ID: 93653
Location: New Ulm
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit: Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes
Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 hourly; $46,416 - $62,827 annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area: New Ulm Region 4 Headquarters
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Responsibilities
Provide fiscal support, office management, administrative assistance, program and project support to initiate and complete major functions within the Division of Enforcement at the DNR Regional Office in New Ulm.
Administrative support for all budget and fiscal transactions, purchases, and employee business expenses for a regional budget and four district budgets; ensure payments and purchases are made timely and in accordance with state regulations and DNR/Division of Enforcement/Department of Finance/Materials Management policies and procedures.
Provide budget management support and operational reporting systems support so that supervisors/conservation officers can manage and monitor their budgets to meet objectives.
Be familiar with the database that stores the computerized records.
Respond to requests and disperse information for the Department of Natural Resources and Division of Enforcement to ensure support services, communication, and customer education are effectively maintained.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Word processing, typing or keyboarding skills sufficient to prepare budget summaries, advanced correspondence, documents, informational articles, policies and procedure statements.
Knowledge of budget terminology, preparation, and use sufficient to assist with budget planning, liquidation and tracking.
Accounting/Budgeting/Expense skills sufficient to review, track, analyze and prepare financial summaries and reports.
Spreadsheet skills sufficient to prepare spreadsheets, organize data and enter information from a variety of sources for tracking multiple accounts for projects and field operations.
Database management skills sufficient to accurately enter data, retrieve information, manage data, and generate reports.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate accurate, concise, and current information to internal and external customers.
Customer Service skills sufficient to remain courteous, helpful, tactful, effective and professional in manner, while serving as the information specialist regarding projects, working under time pressure, working with diverse people, and with conflicting priorities.
Communication skills sufficient to generate readable and accurate written materials (letters, memos, reports and instructional documents, free of spelling and grammar errors).
Ability to interpret administrative policies, procedures and documents to implement administrative and program policies, procedures and service standards.
Leadwork skills sufficient to manage work through others to achieve Department goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience providing a variety of office services for staff including managing financial resources.
Experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge of Department of Administration policies and procedures and state laws regulating purchasing.
Knowledge of union contracts/plans sufficient to process payroll and employee business expenses.
Knowledge of the SWIFT accounting system.
Knowledge of Department organization and policies, rules and regulations governing natural resources.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties are required.
All applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Cory Palmer at cory.palmer@state.mn.us or 507-233-1206.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Rebecca McMillen at rebecca.mcmillen@state.mn.us.
Equal Opportunity
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Office & Administrative Specialist Senior in New Ulm, MN. This position exists to provide fiscal support, office management, administrative assistance, program and project support to initiate and complete major functions within the Division of Enforcement at the DNR Regional Office in New Ulm.
Working Title: Office & Admin Specialist Sr
Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Senior
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job Details
Job ID: 93653
Location: New Ulm
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit: Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes
Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 hourly; $46,416 - $62,827 annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area: New Ulm Region 4 Headquarters
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Responsibilities
Provide fiscal support, office management, administrative assistance, program and project support to initiate and complete major functions within the Division of Enforcement at the DNR Regional Office in New Ulm.
Administrative support for all budget and fiscal transactions, purchases, and employee business expenses for a regional budget and four district budgets; ensure payments and purchases are made timely and in accordance with state regulations and DNR/Division of Enforcement/Department of Finance/Materials Management policies and procedures.
Provide budget management support and operational reporting systems support so that supervisors/conservation officers can manage and monitor their budgets to meet objectives.
Be familiar with the database that stores the computerized records.
Respond to requests and disperse information for the Department of Natural Resources and Division of Enforcement to ensure support services, communication, and customer education are effectively maintained.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Word processing, typing or keyboarding skills sufficient to prepare budget summaries, advanced correspondence, documents, informational articles, policies and procedure statements.
Knowledge of budget terminology, preparation, and use sufficient to assist with budget planning, liquidation and tracking.
Accounting/Budgeting/Expense skills sufficient to review, track, analyze and prepare financial summaries and reports.
Spreadsheet skills sufficient to prepare spreadsheets, organize data and enter information from a variety of sources for tracking multiple accounts for projects and field operations.
Database management skills sufficient to accurately enter data, retrieve information, manage data, and generate reports.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate accurate, concise, and current information to internal and external customers.
Customer Service skills sufficient to remain courteous, helpful, tactful, effective and professional in manner, while serving as the information specialist regarding projects, working under time pressure, working with diverse people, and with conflicting priorities.
Communication skills sufficient to generate readable and accurate written materials (letters, memos, reports and instructional documents, free of spelling and grammar errors).
Ability to interpret administrative policies, procedures and documents to implement administrative and program policies, procedures and service standards.
Leadwork skills sufficient to manage work through others to achieve Department goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience providing a variety of office services for staff including managing financial resources.
Experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge of Department of Administration policies and procedures and state laws regulating purchasing.
Knowledge of union contracts/plans sufficient to process payroll and employee business expenses.
Knowledge of the SWIFT accounting system.
Knowledge of Department organization and policies, rules and regulations governing natural resources.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties are required.
All applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Cory Palmer at cory.palmer@state.mn.us or 507-233-1206.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Rebecca McMillen at rebecca.mcmillen@state.mn.us.
Equal Opportunity
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
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