Administrative Assistant - Wage and Child Labor

Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team within the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, where you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with wage and child labor laws. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa through administrative support and collaboration with diverse groups. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including flexible spending accounts and a retirement plan. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about public service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Biweekly vacation accrual

Sick leave

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Optional 401A plan

Employee discounts

Retirement Investors Club

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in office support roles.
• Proficiency in Google applications and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Wage and Child Labor team.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and supplies for the unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in Google applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to prioritize tasks

Respectful listening skills

Technical knowledge for data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years of office support experience

Tools

Google applications

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

The Investigations Division of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to join our Wage and Child Labor Unit.

Who We Are:

The Wage and Child Labor Unit (WCLU) is responsible for investigating alleged violations of Iowa Wage law and Iowa Child Labor law. DIAL's mission is to achieve compliance through education, regulation, and due process for a safe and healthy Iowa. The WCLU contributes to this mission by investigating claims of unpaid wages and ensuring employers provide safe workplaces for employees under 18.

This position is housed within our office at 6200 Park Ave in Des Moines, IA. The work hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. After six months of employment, we offer an option for up to two days of telework each week.

What We're Seeking:

The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the Wage and Child Labor team and support for other units within the Investigations Division. Preference will be given to candidates who speak Spanish fluently.

The duties include, but are not limited to: screening and assigning case referrals, reviewing and packaging investigative reports and evidence, maintaining equipment, inventory, and supplies, providing customer service, accessing confidential databases, and other support functions.

Candidates must be able to read and understand complex instructions related to state and federal policies, as well as internal procedures. The role requires technical knowledge and accuracy to ensure data integrity.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and independently complete tasks.
• Respectful listening and addressing of others.
• Proficiency in Google applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Accurate application of policies and rules.
• Ability to protect confidential information.
• Efficient and effective use of technology.

What We Offer:

Joining DIAL means contributing to making Iowa safer and healthier, along with an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Biweekly vacation accrual and sick leave.
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Retirement Investors Club (employer-sponsored retirement plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted before employment offers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Or four years of education/experience in office support roles involving data handling, procedural advising, or substantive agency support.
• Or current experience in the state executive branch, including at least 12 months as a Secretary 2, Clerk Specialist, Public Service Supervisor, Accounting Technician, Purchasing Assistant, or Human Resources Technical Assistant.

For additional information, please click here.