Senior Office & Admin Specialist, Forestry Programs

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

The State of Minnesota's Division of Forestry in Aitkin seeks an Office and Administrative Specialist Senior to plan, coordinate and manage complex fiscal functions and to provide critical office and business management expertise.

Role includes administering procurement, logistics for the Regional Forestry Office, and supporting statewide programs while ensuring compliance with laws and accessibility requirements. Strong MS Office, data management, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry, reporting and financial tracking capabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and data management tools.
• Ability to organize records and support statewide meetings and events.
• Excellent proofreading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage complex fiscal functions for regional offices.
• Provide executive assistance and administer procurement and logistics.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and support statewide forestry programs.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules and accessibility requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Office management knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Teams

Qualtrics

ArcGIS

Private Forest Management Module

Job description

The State of Minnesota's Division of Forestry in Aitkin seeks an Office and Administrative Specialist Senior to plan, coordinate and manage complex fiscal functions and to provide critical office and business management expertise.

Role includes administering procurement, logistics for the Regional Forestry Office, and supporting statewide programs while ensuring compliance with laws and accessibility requirements. Strong MS Office, data management, and communication skills are essential.