Office Support Specialist

Steele County government is driven to deliver quality services in a respectful and fiscally responsible way. Our core values include: Teamwork, Positivity/Forward-Thinking, Respect, Accountability and Integrity. 

Office Support Specialist (2 Positions)                          

Hiring Range: $24.15 - $30.79 per hour

Full-Time, Non-Exempt                                                          

Benefit & Pension Eligible*  

Shape the future of human services in Steele County. We are seeking individuals who want to be on a high-performing team, foster a healthy and inclusive work culture, and implement innovative systems that deliver services with accountability, dignity, and measurable impact.

About Steele County Human Services 

The Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (MNPrairie) is a collaborative human services agency formed in 2014 by Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties to deliver essential services through a shared structure.  Steele County has made the decision to transition out of the collaborative and establish an independent county human services department. Planning and activities for this separation are underway, with the new department scheduled to launch on January 1, 2027.  This change reflects Steele County’s commitment to local service delivery and meeting the unique needs of its residents. Our intention is to build our team and have the new members join us towards the end of December 2026 or early January 2027!

The Human Services Office Support Specialist is responsible for providing duties associated with customer support service and receptionist duties; providing clerical support to agency programs by performing data entry, maintaining and updating department databases, files and records; handling department mailings; performing various word processing assignments; and performing other general office support functions. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs customer service and receptionist functions. 
  • Meet and greets the public via telephone or appointments and walk-ins at the Human Services front desk area.
  • Assist the public with inquiries.
• Provides clerical support to department programs/staff. 
  • Coordinates the sorting and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail/faxes/emails.
  • Prepares all department files for imaging, scanning, and filing. 
  • Performs various data entry and file maintenance. 
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

Successful candidates will have:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum of 1 year clerical and computer experience 

How to Apply

Click https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6128339.jobs?ShowAllOpenings to complete an online application. First review of applications set to occur on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. We will continue to review applications as we receive them.

*Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, pension plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc. 

Cost of living adjustment and pay increases per union contract. The pay range listed is our 2026 rates. We are currently set to receive a 4% cost of living adjustment on 1/1/2027.

Selection Process

Applicants will be rated based on their application materials and answers to the supplemental questionnaire. The information provided should clearly outline your work experience and skills and support your answers to the supplemental questions. Falsified information may result in disqualification for this position and future positions with Steele County.