Administrative Services Officer I

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

Job summary

The State of Iowa seeks an Administrative Services Officer I in Des Moines to manage technology tied to voting, schedule subcommittees, and support lobbyist filings from the State Capitol. This non-partisan role requires reliability, organization, and strong communication.

Responsibilities include operating voting equipment, coordinating subcommittee logistics, and ensuring filing compliance. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting legislative processes is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zoom for virtual meetings and briefings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and scheduling.
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, dependable, and organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Senate's voting machine equipment.
• Utilize technology to establish date and time of Senate subcommittees.
• 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

Zoom proficiency

MS Word

Outlook

Deadline-driven

Tools

Zoom

MS Word

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.
• The Iowa Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

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.