Administrative Assistant #01188
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Administrative Assistant #01188Job no: 5029853 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Categories: Administrative ServicesTitle: Administrative Assistant #01188State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec IIIHiring Range: $32,843 - $53,500 annuallyPay Band: 3Agency: Virginia Department of AgricultureLocation: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERSAgency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide professional support to the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services (AFIS), including the State Veterinarian and Deputy Director, who are responsible for monitoring animal health and welfare and ensuring food safety statewide through the activities of four major program areas. These areas include agricultural laboratories, food and produce safety and dairy inspection, animal welfare, and veterinary services. Duties include providing support by performing an extensive variety of administrative assignments such as scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements; maintaining filing systems; reviewing and processing paperwork, travel requests, reimbursements, purchasing, and vouchers/requisitions; and maintaining office supplies and equipment. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.Minimum QualificationsComprehensive knowledge of current business, administrative, and purchasing procedures as related to those of an executive, government, or regulatory office. Demonstrated ability to handle a wide diversity of responsibilities; to prioritize work assignments; to effectively meet deadlines and enhance operating efficiency; to independently make decisions and recommend solutions based on policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with and interact with agency employees, other government agencies, and the general public involving a wide range of personalities. Proficiency using computers including the full MS Office Suite. The selected individual must be organized and detail oriented. Current or recent experience in a similar administrative support position that includes making travel arrangements; maintaining files; reviewing and processing vouchers and requisitions; and procuring office supplies and equipment. H.S. Diploma/GED required.Additional ConsiderationsA combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of agricultural, food safety, animal health, laboratory, or a regulatory environment.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.Contact InformationName: Human ResourcesPhone: N/AEmail: ...@vdacs.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 27 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 07 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time