Online Auction Specialist - State Program Administrator Intermediate

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* Working Title:

Online Auction Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept*
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** Job ** : 97616

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** Location** :
Arden Hills

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Surplus Services

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - up to 5%

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** Salary Range:**  $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Non-exempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

Fleet and Surplus Services (FSS) provides support to state agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders/partners. Located in Arden Hills, MN, FSS has two (2) distinct sections/units. Fleet Services ()  leases vehicles to state agencies for official state business. The division's lease program manages vehicle acquisition and disposition, fueling, maintenance, auto insurance, and life-cycle management for more than 2,200 vehicles. Surplus Services ()  

assists with the redistribution, reuse, and disposal of state and federal surplus property. Property is redistributed to eligible donees, which includes state and local governments; nonprofit health and educational organizations; programs for low-income, needy, and homeless persons; and other service groups. Surplus also operates the state's auction program, which sells surplus property to the public via live and online auctions, such as  MNbid.mn.gov

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This position works in the  
** Surplus Services
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We are seeking an Online Auction Specialist to assist with the management of all tasks and responsibilities assigned to the State's auction program. In this multifaceted role, you will coordinate and assist in the design, development, and implementation of the surplus property software applications associated with MNBid and provide continuity with the office administrative specialist. You will provide expertise, training, analysis, and guidance for the surplus property management system and its internal and external customers;

provide information for managerial decision-making; and communicate and respond to inquiries regarding auction items, ensure fair bidding practices, resolve disputes, and process payments for auctioned items. You will also serve as backup to the Auction Manager in their absence.

** This position is full-time onsite/in the office. In addition, traveling of up to 5% to other locations may be required to meet business and customer needs. This position may require work on Saturdays to support auctions when and if in-person auctions are needed.*
* ** This position will be required to physically move products, materials, and other surplus items on or around the campus.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* The…