Remote Public Administration Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $75,225.85 - $112,838.77 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26HH31TD04
Department: Human Services and Public Health
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County is seeking an Executive Assistant II to provide specialized administrative support to the Assistant County Administrator of the Health line of business ensuring smooth daily operations and coordination across a wide range of executive-level activities. This role requires independent judgement, confidentiality, and strong organization skills.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both at the Hennepin County Government Center building in downtown Minneapolis at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-site expectations will be at least 2 days a week or more if needed. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This position is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employeeof Hennepin County to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Executive Assistant II.
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Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:

• Schedule appointments, arrange meetings and conferences, coordinate public or community relations activities and events, coordinate travel arrangements, and maintain calendars on behalf of the Assistant County Administrator.
• Attend meetings and take notes.
• Lead or facilitate committees and projects with authority to act on the executive's behalf.
• Compose correspondence and reports on behalf of the executive.
• Oversee preparation of Board Action Requests, personal service agreements, contracts, budget materials, reports, and recommendations.
• Manage special projects as requested by the executive.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Eight years or more of general administrative work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four years or more of general administrative work experience.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Scheduling appointments, arranging meetings and conferences, coordinating public or community relations activities and events, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars.
  • Leading or facilitating committees and projects.
  • Composing correspondence and reports.
• Ability to:
  • Handle multiple issues, concerns or problems simultaneously and effectively.
  • Navigate various professional dynamics while maintaining high levels of tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
  • Contribute to advancing the county's disparity elimination goals through high-quality administrative leadership.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including but not limited to upper-level management.
  • Work independently and identify work needs; demonstrate the ability to work within a team atmosphere.

About the department:
Hennepin County Public Health's vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.
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 (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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This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
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:
Taylor Dahlberg
#LI-DNI
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 can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

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.
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
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?
Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes
• No

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both at the Hennepin County Government Center building in downtown Minneapolis at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-site expectations will be at least 2 days a week or more if needed. 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 these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following field(s) do you hold a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Business administration
• Public administration
• Another related field
• None of the above

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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of general administrative work experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

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Describe your general administrative work experience, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have scheduling appointments, arranging meetings and conferences, coordinating public or community relations activities and events, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

08
Describe your experience, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings and conferences, coordinating public or community relations activities and events, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have composing correspondence and reports?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience composing correspondence and 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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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?

• Yes
• No

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Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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