**Working Title: Office Assistant** **Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 91684 + **Location** : Golden Valley + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/27/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/02/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Metro / Golden Valley Northwest Resident Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.76 - $27.53 / hourly; $43,346 - $57,482 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Golden Valley Construction + **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 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 Northwest Resident Office in Golden Valley and will work in the office or may have some flexibility to work a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor. **This position will provide administrative support services for the Golden Valley Northwest Resident Office to maintain an even flow of information and work.** **This work includes answering phone calls, maintaining a filing system both paper and electronic, distribution of mail, assisting the Office Manager with reviewing project submittals as well as assisting the Golden Valley Northwest Construction staff as needed.** **Minimum Qualifications** + **Data entry experience sufficient to scan and update information into spreadsheets and databases.** + **Knowledge of English sufficient to speak, read, understand and respond to written and oral communications with internal and external customers; and to file and retrieve information based on content, using alphabetical filing practices.** + **Word Processing experience sufficient to create memos, letters, flyers, meeting agendas and meeting minutes.** + **Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.** + **Experience with spreadsheet software applications sufficient to create, maintain and update lists, tables and logs.** + **Customer Service Skills on the phone, in person and online to provide effective general office support and resolve routine customer issues.** **Preferred Qualifications** + **Experience providing administrative assistance to a large contract administration or construction office.** + **Experience working with the MnDOT AASHTOWARE document management network.** + **Experience using Civil Rights Labor Software (CRL) to review, monitor and resolve payroll issues.** **Additional Requirements** It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Sema 4 Records Check + Criminal History Check + Employee Reference Check + Education/License 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. 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