Administrative Services Officer I

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

IPERS

Job summary

State-of-Iow in Des Moines is seeking an Administrative Services Officer I to manage technology related to voting, set up Senate subcommittees, and assist lobbyists with filings. This full‑time, non‑partisan role operates from the State Capitol with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Key duties include operating voting equipment and coordinating subcommittee schedules, while ensuring filing compliance and general administrative support under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the legislative process is preferred.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Ability to work quickly under deadlines and stay organized.
• Must be dependable, self‑starter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Senate’s voting machine equipment.
• Assist with establishing dates and times for Senate subcommittees using technology.
• Assist lobbyists and clients in complying with filing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Secretary of the Senate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legislative process knowledge

Zoom proficiency

Word & Outlook proficiency

Deadline-oriented

Self-starter / dependable / detail‑or‑

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Effective immediately applications are being taken by the Secretary of the Senate's office for the position of 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.

Duties

• 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.

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

The Iowa Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

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.