ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Goodhue County is seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistant for the Land Survey/GIS and Recorder department. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and receptionist support to Land Survey/GIS and Recorder departments, and informational support for County inquiries. This position provides departmental support in the preparation of materials, in scheduling meetings, and all other areas as assigned. This position is the main contact for collecting and processing departmental fees, which depending on the department, ranges from $50,000 - $350,000 per year. This position also maintains confidential information (copy write material, criminal enforcement and violations information, credit card information, Passport data, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years office experience

Post high school training in secretarial, accounting, or administrative fields highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

County employees receive competitive pay and a generous benefit offering. The Administrative Assistant is compensated at salary grade 106 ($52,873 -$81,931). Starting pay range is $52,873- $55,515.

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision and accident insurance; health savings account; employer paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plan; tax-deferred compensation; vacation and sick leave; and 13 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Open the 2026 Benefit Overview below to learn more.

Application Deadline

Interested candidate must submit a Goodhue County employment application. The position will close on Monday, October 19, 2026.

At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.