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Working Title: Distribution Center Specialist

Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 81831

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/15/2024

• Closing Date : 11/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MSOP Residential Svcs / MSOP SP Mailroom

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $21.90 - $29.65 / hourly; $45,727 - $61,909 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : MSOP St. Peter Mail Room

• 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 Distribution Specialist Senior serves as a primary resource and information consultant regarding property issues at MSOP St. Peter, Community Preparation Services (CPS), and Forensic Services. The Distribution Specialist Senior will assist facility staff with all property related issues, provide current and accurate records of client/patient owned property, and review incoming and outgoing client/patient property with a major emphasis on security and ensuring contraband does not enter the facility via property processing.

Responsibilities Include:

• Understand and properly implement policies, procedures, and statutes governing client rights to process client property that is entering or leaving the facility.

• Inspect incoming and outgoing property so that no contraband is smuggled in or out of the facility and ensure that property is processed within the controls of Department of Human Services and program policies and procedures.

• Process client/patient property as it relates to client/patient movement.

• Create and maintain current, accurate, and accessible client/patient inventory records.

• Sort legal and special correspondence form general mail; complying with Facility Retention Schedules; dispersing mail in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

• Provide a safe and secure facility so that the clients/patients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment that is safe for client and staff.

This is an opportunity to be part of an organization that is committed to our staff, clients, and the community. The Minnesota Sex Offender Program serves people who are court ordered to receive sex offence specific treatment via the civil commitment process. Program staff provide comprehensive services including therapy, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming, security services, and health and wellness to clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities.

Minimum Qualifications

To be further considered, you must meet the following qualifications listed below:

• Skill in customer service sufficient to Provide prompt and accurate information to clients in person, on the phone and other written or electronic correspondence

• Skill in Using spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data

• Skill In Typing/Keyboarding, using Microsoft Word or equivalent software, sufficient to produce documents such as emails and other correspondence in an efficient and timely manner

• Skill in word processing sufficient to Prepare, edit, and finalize emails, memos, reports, and/or other documents and types of written communication that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors

• Ability to move and/or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.