Office Assistant

The North Dakota (ND) Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has an opening for an Office Assistant II in its Bismarck, ND office.

The DMR oversees the Oil & Gas Division which regulates the drilling and production of oil and natural gas in ND, in a manner that realizes the greatest possible good from our state's vital natural resources; the Geological Survey Division which is the primary source of geological information in the state, publishing maps and reports on the mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources; and the Paleontology Division which manages the public fossil dig program, and provides both scientific and educational fossil resources. For more information visit Home | Department of Mineral Resources, North Dakota


Summary of Work


As an Office Assistant II , you will play a key role in the Department of Mineral Resources mission by providing support for the Oil & Gas Division by answering incoming calls, responding to questions, providing information related to:

• Explaining the fee service process
• Well production data and information
• Instructions on finding information on the Industrial Commission and Department of Mineral Resources websites.

Will also scan documents; maintain electronic and paper copies of well files; provide daily monitoring of printers and copiers for paper, and common office areas for supplies; make copies of well files for the public and send information to oil companies, field offices, and landowners as requested; greet and announce visitors.

To thrive in this role , you must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize work, while dealing with customers on the phone and in-person in a helpful, polite, and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications


To be considered for this role you must have a high school diploma or GED and one year of office
support, clerical, or secretarial work experience. One year of coursework or a post-secondary education may substitute for work experience if it provides relevant knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the Office Assistant II position.


Preferred Qualifications


Additional Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include being familiar with Microsoft Office Applications such as (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

About Team ND


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Application Procedures


Department of Mineral Resources employees may apply for the position in PeopleSoft/ Employee Self Service/Careers, by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

The following must be attached to the application when submitted:

• Cover letter

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

For more information about the position contact: Sara Upgren at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, please contact Sara Leno at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Agency Specific


Annual Hiring Salary Range : $33,060 - $55,104 annually or $2,755 - $4,592 per month.

This full-time position includes a full range of employee benefits, including 100% employer paid family health insurance; a comprehensive retirement plan; paid vacation & sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and other great benefits. For more information visit Team ND Benefits | Office of Management and Budget North Dakota


Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.