Administrative Services Officer I

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Senate is seeking an Administrative Services Officer I to oversee technology related to voting, manage subcommittee scheduling, and handle lobbyist filing support. This is a non-partisan role based in the State Capitol in Des Moines.

The position emphasizes strong organization, reliable communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while providing essential administrative and technical services to legislators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislative process preferred.
• Proficient in Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines.
• Applicant must be a self-starter, dependable, and organized with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Senate’s voting machine equipment.
• Utilize technology in assisting with establishment of date and time of Senate subcommittees.
• Utilize technology to assist lobbyists and clients in complying with filing requirements.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by the Secretary of the Senate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legislative process knowledge

Zoom proficiency

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Deadline-driven

Self-starter

Dependable

Organized

Job description

Administrative Services Officer I.

This is a non-partisan position within the Secretary of Senate’s office. Primary duty is to run technology related to voting, setting up subcommittees, and lobbyist filings.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Senate’s voting machine equipment.
• Utilize technology in assisting with establishment of date and time of Senate subcommittees.
• Utilize technology to assist lobbyists and clients in complying with filing requirements.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by the Secretary of the Senate.

Desired Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislative process preferred.
• Proficient in Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines.
• Applicant must be a self-starter, dependable, and organized with a strong attention to detail.

Compensation

Pay is $62,753.60 plus benefits package (health insurance, dental, IPERS). Position is full-time with office in State Capitol.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Iowa Senate is an equal opportunity employer.