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Working Title: Mail & Inventory Specialist

Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87549

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Administration / Mail and Inventory Center

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $20.45 - $27.12 / hourly; $42,699 - $56,626 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Central Office/Administration/Mail Center

+ **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 Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.

The employee in this position sells maps and manuals to the public or other government entities in person or by mail. Reviews requests, helps answer questions, and assists with completing forms. Collects appropriate fees and provides transaction reports to management and the Office of Finance.

Work in a high-volume Mail Center, sorting and delivering incoming mail, packages, and freight to MnDOT employees located in Central Office and off-site locations. Preparing mail, packages, and freight shipments by using a variety of mailing equipment and software, for shipping by the USPS and common carrier delivery services.

Provide mail handling and backup courier van deliveries for the MnDOT Mail Center. Process, sort, and deliver incoming and outgoing inter-office, USPS mail, and parcels. Deliver and pick up supplies to and from the MnDOT location, and other State Agencies in the Metropolitan area via a MnDOT courier vehicle.

The position may also be responsible for backing up other MnDOT facility operation functions, including, Inventory Center and Motor Pool.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Accounting/budgeting/expense reporting sufficient to use a computerized point-of-sale (POS) accounting system for budgeting, revenue reporting, inventory, and procurement

+ Use computerized inventory management software systems and applications to direct items according to established routing schemes,

+ Data entry skills sufficient to create database records and update entries promptly.

+ Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to a variety of customers over the phone, in person, and via email.

+ Ability to physically stand, retrieve deliveries of mail/boxes that may weigh up to 70lbs, and sort mail prior to loading into the vehicle to then be distributed.

+ Active, valid, and applicable Class D (basic) driver’s license

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.