| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Salary | $49,848.75–$75,306.66 Per Year |
Solid Waste Office Specialist (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)
Salary
$49,848.75 - $75,306.66 Annually
Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26EED539TF041
Department
Environment and Energy
Division
Solid Waste Admin
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin Countys Environment and Energy Department is seeking a Solid Waste Office Specialist to support the Solid Waste and Energy Division. This dynamic role combines organization, coordination, and communication, with responsibilities ranging from preparing reports and presentations to managing meetings and maintaining critical records that support the county's environmental goals.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 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. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
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.
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In this position, you will:
Need to have:
Nice to have:
Experience:
Processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements with accuracy and attention to detail.
Creating professional correspondence, reports, lists, presentations, and other business documents that support organizational success.
Utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, to manage workflows and produce high-quality work.
Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting key discussions through clear and effective meeting minutes.
Organizing and maintaining files while supporting data collection, analysis, assessment, and evaluation efforts.
Ability to:
Serve and support staff using various communication methods, while giving clear and concise information and/or direction.
Handle multiple complex and simultaneous tasks by setting priorities to meet deadlines.
Establish and maintain working relationships with staff, business partners, and leadership.
Work independently and as part of a growing team.
Build trust and communicate with team members in order to fully meet their needs.
About the department:
The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
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. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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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 employeeof 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 Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 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. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. 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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How many years of full-time office clerical experience do you have?
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Do you have experience processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements with accuracy and attention to detail?
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Describe your experience processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements with accuracy and attention to detail, 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 creating professional correspondence, reports, lists, presentations, and other business documents that support organizational success?
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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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Do you have experience coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting key discussions through clear and effective meeting minutes?
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Describe your experience coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting key discussions through clear and effective meeting minutes, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855