Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
Do you enjoy working with a variety of public and private entities, solving problems, creating electronic file systems and working in a team atmosphere? Are you looking for an opportunity to support soil and water conservation and stewardship? If so, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality may be a great fit for you.
The Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality (Division) is seeking a team member to provide administrative assistance for several conservation programs. The Division provides farmers and conservation partners with expertise and funds to help them install practices that preserve our highly productive soil, prevent erosion and protect our critical waterways.
In this role, the right candidate will work in several key areas:
Administrative Program Support for Contracts, Agreements and Division Staff
* Work with program managers and staff to prepare, distribute, and manage contracts and agreements for water quality and urban conservation projects
* Monitor contract deliverables and budgets to ensure compliance
* Develop and maintain organizational systems to efficiently collect and track contracts and agreements
* Communicate with customers and contract holders via phone, email, or in-person/off-site meetings to provide guidance and clarification regarding contracts
* Maintain knowledge of current state and federal contracting policies and procedures
* Prepare bills for conveyance to accounting staff and maintain electronic file of transactions
Coordination of Staff Support and Development Activities
* Research ideas and develop workforce support activities for Division staff, including internship programs and new employee training
* Develop relationships with local colleges and employment agencies, and attend career fairs and other recruitment opportunities to identify potential internship and staffing pathways
What We're Looking for in You!
* Someone who can effectively communicate with the public and staff in person, via phone, and by email
* Someone who is highly organized and can process information and data from multiple programs and funding sources simultaneously
* Someone who can engage with educational institutions, employment agencies, and partner organizations across the state
Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.
Job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of a Federal background investigation and/or fingerprint check
As an employee of IDALS you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Low out of pocket, high quality family medical insurance as low as $205.00 per month, single as low as $61.00 per month
* Dental insurance is free for single and $46.00 per month for family coverage
* $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost
* Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan
* In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month
* Paid leave includes - 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave
To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa Employee click here benefits to visit the web page.Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
* A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
* Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.
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