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Working Title: Logistics Operations Specialist Lead

Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Principal

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 96629
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.  Bidders will be considered through 9/07/2026.
• Date Posted: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Facilities Management / Logistics Operations
• Wrk Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $33.11 / hourly; $51,239 - $69,133 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - American Federations of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Clerical, Council No. 5)
• Work Area: Facilities Management / Logistics Operations
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your expertise will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!

This position exists to coordinate and lead muti-facility logistics operations for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), including the Orvill L. Freeman (OLF) and Public Health Laboratory (PHL), to ensure continuity of critical logistics services, laboratory specimen transportation, chain -of-custody accountability, receiving operations, inventory control, accountable delivery functions, and operational support services.

The position provides leadwork direction for logistics staff engaged in laboratory specimen transpiration, receiving operations, shipping and distribution activities, dock operations, inventory coordination, courier services, accountable deliveries, and mail distribution.  The position independently establishes daily operational priorities, assigns and coordinates work activities, resolves complex transportation and delivery issues, maintains chain-of-custody accountability for sensitive and regulated materials, and collaborates with laboratory personnel, agency programs, vendors, and delivery carriers to ensure uninterrupted logistics operations across multiple facilities.

Working as a Logistics Operations Specialist Lead you will:

• Provide leadwork coordination and operational oversight for multi-facility logistics and laboratory transportation operations so that essential agency logistics services, laboratory specimen movement, and chain-of-custody requirements are maintained in a timely, secure, accurate, and uninterrupted manner.
• Coordinate laboratory logistics, chain-of-custody accountability, receiving operations, and inventory control so that laboratory specimens, regulated materials, accountable assets, and agency deliveries are securely received, documented, transported, tracked, and delivered in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements,
• Coordinate mail, courier, package distribution, and accountable delivery operations so that agency communications, sensitive materials, laboratory shipments, and operational deliveries are processed securely, accurately, and within established service levels.
• Provide limited meeting space and facility support services during operational surges, special events, staffing shortages, or other business continuity needs so that agency operations remain functional and operationally ready.
• Provide operational continuity support and backup coverage for essential logistics-related functions during staffing shortages, emergency situations, or operational disruptions so that critical agency services remain available.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

One (1) year of experience providing logistics operations support.  This experience must include 3 of the following:

• Experience coordinating integrated mail, courier or logistics distribution operations.
• Experience coordinating receiving, dock, inventory, or delivery operations.
• Experience providing operational and logistics support in a laboratory setting.
• Experience providing facility support services such as setting up conference rooms, arranging furniture or equipment.
• Experience using software applications such as Microsoft office.

A related bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; an associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to oversee, lead, train, and evaluate the work activities of employees in a work area.
• Skill in coordinating multiple competing priorities with limited supervision.
• Ability to apply appropriate judgment when making decision under conditions that are uncertain or ambiguous.
• Communication skills are sufficient to communicate information clearly and human relation skills sufficient to effectively create and maintain working relationships within the agency and with external partners.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during routing stress or change with quick recovery from minor setbacks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PRISM, SWIFT, or other shipment tracing systems.
• Experience maintaining chain-of-custody documentation and accountability.
• Experience with laboratory specimen handling, transportation, and delivery procedures.
• Experience with shipping, packaging, postal regulations, and carrier requirements.
• Experience analyzing operational problems and determining corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent lifting of packages, boxes, and mail.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.    

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us.

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.