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Senior Administrative Specialist - County Administration and Extension

Scott County

Shakopee, MNFull-time$25.89–30.46/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$25.89–30.46/hr
Location
Shakopee, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Administrative Specialist provides customer service, technical and administrative support, and program coordination for County Administration and Extension offices, acting as a front‑desk liaison, handling inquiries, coordinating meetings, managing documents, vendors, and publishing information for the public and agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceFront Desk CoordinationMeeting CoordinationResearchDocument PreparationVendor ManagementMS OfficeGoogle Programs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentThree Years Related Work ExperiencePhysical Ability RequiredDrug Test RequiredReliable Transportation RequiredExperience in Local Government Setting

Full job description

Job Duties

Hiring Range:

$25.89 - $30.46/hour

Full Pay Range:

$24.37 - $36.55

Job Summary:

This position serves in a multitude of ways to provide customer service, support, and program coordination in the County Administration and Extension offices. Provides technical, administrative, and program support work requiring the exercise of independent judgment. Provides general and specific information regarding Scott County, administration, and extension services to customers, staff, members of the public, and local, and state agencies. Completes and assists with special projects assigned by the department supervisor.

Essential Duties

Serves as front desk coordinator in both County Administration and Extension offices, providing customer service, support and assistance in a variety of administrative functions; provides administrative, technical, and general information to department heads, administrative staff, elected officials, general public, and local, state, and federal agencies.

Act, as a liaison and recognized point of contact for internal and external customers needing assistance, answering general and specific questions particular to county administration and extension services; maintains knowledge of department and specialized services to receive and direct callers, walk in customers, and email correspondence as needs dictate. Utilizes various internal and state-run systems for completion of work.

Performs meeting coordination for management to include booking appropriate space, communication with participants, creating or compiling materials, and generating and distributing and minutes.

Researches, compiles, creates, and maintains, a variety of documents, forms, procedures, and communication tools for internal and external use.

Main point of contact for vendors and suppliers to procure and manage supplies and materials needs for the department.

Publishes information and notices in newspapers, intranet, and internet for use by businesses, taxpayers, governmental units, and other county departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalency of high school graduation and three years of related work experience.

Intermediate level skills in MS Office and Google programs.

A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a local government setting.

If you are interested in viewing the entire job description, please use the following link: https://www.scottcountymn.gov/837/Job-Descriptions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Work Location:

Shakopee, MN

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub using this LINK

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Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$25.89 - $30.46 / Hourly

Postal Code

55379

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

26-0120

Job Benefits

Not specified

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