Central Services Admin Specialist Senior

Central Services Admin Specialist Senior

Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job ID: 94407

Location: Willow River

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 05/28/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corr-Willow Rv-Moose Lk-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Willow River / WR Support Services

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 / hourly; $46,416 - $62,827 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Provide lead work to the facility support services operations at MCF Willow River including IP property, mailroom, canteen, warehouse, shipping/receiving, fixed assets, surplus property, staff /IP identification cards, and assist budget managers with tracking assigned facility budgets. This position will coordinate and implement all activities associated in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for staff and IP's with a major emphasis on security in order to protect the public.

This position is located in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF-Willow River) and has direct contact with individuals who are incarcerated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Leadwork skills to set work priorities, arrange staff coverage to meet workload needs, initiate work assignments, and resolve work-related issues.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to perform skilled typing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Math skills sufficient to perform basic math calculations to process and review orders.
• Data entry skills sufficient to enter and update data in computer applications and DOC-specific systems such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other mailroom applications and Correctional Operations Management System (COMS).
• Word processing skills (preferably Microsoft Word) sufficient to prepare documents that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
• Skills in using spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Excel) sufficient to enter and update spreadsheets.
• English language skills sufficient to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, and sufficient to read and understand a variety of documents.
• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to other staff, offenders, and members of the public over the phone and in-person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing work direction to others.
• Experience working in a warehouse in shipping and receiving.
• Experience working in a mailroom in a large organization.
• Knowledge of iTag, COMS and/or JPay.
• Knowledge of DOC policies related to mailroom.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA please contact Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen@state.mn.us (Becca.Moga@state.mn.us).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.