| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Salary | $49,848.75–$75,306.66 Per Year |
Office Specialist, Principal (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)
Salary
$49,848.75 - $75,306.66 Annually
Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26PWA539TF058
Department
Public Works Financial Services
Division
PW Fin Mgmt & Accounting
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin Countys Public Works Financial Services (PWFS) is seeking a Principal Office Specialist. This position will provide financial and administrative support to multiple Public Works departments by creating requisitions and maintaining purchase orders, processing invoices, acting as the Public Works (PW) purchasing card coordinator and employee expense contact, and performing other administrative functions.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, and remote as job duties require. This position may also be required to work at other locations across the county as needed. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position types:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist, Principal.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
One of the following:
Three years of office clerical experience.
30 months of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
Related education and/or experience to total three years.
Note: Some positions require specific experience and/or education related to the position.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Processing, managing, and approving financial transactions in APEX, including requisitions, purchase orders, and employee expense reports.
Managing invoice processing in AP Imaging to support timely approvals and payments.
Reviewing and approving purchasing card transactions in the U.S. Bank Access Online system.
Working with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.
Ability to:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, business partners, and leadership.
Interpret and follow complex instructions, policies, and procedures.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously, exercising sound judgment to meet deadlines and organizational needs.
Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving skills, and independent decision-making.
About the department:
Public Works connects people to places through planning, designing, engineering, and constructing roads, bridges, and transit lines. Using innovative technologies, Public Works maintains, operates, and preserves the countys highway system. Public Works also manages solid waste, delivers clean energy, and protects the environment. Staff seek opportunities to reduce disparities in the Transportation Domain and supporting connectivity and activities with the other six domains (education, employment, health, housing, income and justice).
The team also supports the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, provides Fleet Services to all lines of business in the county and manages the Energy Center which heats and cools county buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?
Note: Limited duration employees not eligible
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building located at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
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Please select the choice(s) below that best describe your office clerical experience and/or education related to this position. Check all that apply.
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List any post high school education. Indicate the school(s) attended, your major area(s) of specialization, number of credits completed, and/or any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of full-time office clerical experience do you have?
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Describe your office clerical experience, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience processing, managing, and approving financial transactions in APEX, including requisitions, purchase orders, and employee expense reports?
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Describe your experience processing, managing, and approving financial transactions in APEX, including requisitions, purchase orders, and employee expense reports, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience managing invoice processing in AP Imaging to support timely approvals and payments?
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Describe your experience managing invoice processing in AP Imaging to support timely approvals and payments, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience reviewing and approving purchasing card transactions in the U.S. Bank Access Online system?
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Describe your experience reviewing and approving purchasing card transactions in the U.S. Bank Access Online system, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following computer software programs do you have experience using? Check all that apply.
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How many years of experience do you have using computer software programs indicated in the previous question?
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If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855