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Working Title: Data Practices Administrative Specialist

Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90297

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 11:59 PM 11/25/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 11/19/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/25/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : DVS Legal Affairs

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 08:00 AM - 4:30 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

+ **Work Area** : 445 Minnesota St, St. Paul, MN 55101

+ **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.

This position monitors shared email inboxes in support of the DVS Administration, Finance and Data Services sections. This position administers all customer data requests and assists with the production and distribution of customer data jobs and electronic access requests to the MNDRIVE DVS database. Further responsibilities include timely routing of vendor invoices submitted to the Finance section. This position also provides ad hoc administrative support to the DVS Administration department.

_The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify._

_**Hybrid Eligible:** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 50 miles or more from their permanent work location may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director._

Minimum Qualifications

+ Computer skills sufficient to access data from complex IT systems.

+ Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to a variety of customers in person, on the phone and through email and other written correspondence.

+ English oral and written language skills sufficient to communicate to a variety of customers on the phone, via email and other written correspondence.

+ Ability to use Microsoft Office products or equivalent software sufficient to create, format and apply the basic fundamentals of word documents.

+ Data entry skills sufficient to accurately enter data into a database.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Graduate of one of the following public sector training programs: Project for Pride in Living, HIRED, Goodwill Easter Seals, Twin Cities Rise, Takoda, Hmong American Partnership, CLUES or similar Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) sponsored workforce development programs.

+ Possess a working knowledge of the statutory requirements of the Minnesota Data Practices Act.

+ Knowledge of State of Minnesota procurement and accounting systems: SWIFT, supplier and vendor portals, etc.

+ Experience leveraging information systems to research questions and independently find solutions.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

+ Criminal History

+ Reference Check

+ Fingerprinting

_The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify._

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.