Working Title : Support SpecialistJob Class: Exec 2Agency: Office of the Legislative Auditor
Job ID: 80633
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - hybrid work schedule
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular/Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 10/4/2024
Closing Date: 10/15/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of the Legislative Auditor
Division/Unit: Support Services Division
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.73 - $36.58 / hourly; $53,724 - $76,379 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
The work you'll do is more than just a job.OLA is a professional, nonpartisan office in the legislative branch of Minnesota state government. With a staff of 65, the office audits state agencies; evaluates state-funded programs; and conducts special reviews and investigations related to alleged misuse of state resources, alleged noncompliance with state laws, or legislative requests.This position exists to provide confidential support and assistance to the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) and to assist in the production of reports issued by the Financial Audit Division, Program Evaluation Division, and Special Reviews Unit. In addition, this position maintains human resources data for OLA employees. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Assist OLA Administrative Support Specialists in the production of final reports and other tasks.
Provide administrative support for the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) and its subcommittees.
Process data entry updates relating to employee records.
Skills to be assessed during the interview process:
Prooing and formatting skills (candidates selected for an interview will be required to take a timed test on the day of the interview).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A demonstrated ability to handle confidential and not-public information.
A demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with a diversity of individuals, including staff, elected officials, and the public.
A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Minimum QualificationsTo be considered, a candidate must submit a cover letter and must have:
Two years of progressive and directly related work experience OR successfully completed a two-year administrative support program at an educational institution plus one year or more of directly related work experience.
Expertise in word processing and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word and PowerPoint).
Experience preparing, editing, and printing reports and other documents; formatting complex tables; and creating effective graphics.
Demonstrated proficiency in prooing skills, and mastery of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Experience with video conferencing and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience entering employee data using HR data management systems, such as Peoplesoft.
Knowledge of Minnesota state government and the legislative process.
Additional Requirements
Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed to identify applicants meeting minimum and preferred requirements.Selected applicants will go through an interview process and will be required to submit employment references.At the time of the interview, applicants will be required to take a timed prooing and formatting test.
We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.Violations relevant to the work OLA conducts may disqualify an applicant.
Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.
