Administrative Assistant 1

Administrative Assistant 1 Are you an experienced administrative professional seeking a career that combines professional achievement with a sense of purpose? The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as an Administrative Assist 1 within our Building and Construction Division! If you are passionate about making a positive impact, eager to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa, and value work-life balance, this opportunity is for you! At DIAL, our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. We strive to be an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency. DIAL comprises eight core operational divisions, including Administrative Hearings, Health & Safety, Licensing, and more. We're not just a regulatory agency, we're a team dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Iowans. As an Administrative Assistant 1 in the Building and Construction division, you will work under the supervision of the Bureau Chief at our central office near Valley Junction in Des Moines, Iowa. You will work with our Elevator, Boiler, and Amusement Ride team to develop, implement, and maintain our inspection and licensing programs. We're looking for a motivated and organized professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality customer service. Successful candidates will possess the following skills and abilities: Working proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and editing software Possesses a high level of organization skills. Displays high standards of professional conduct. Detail-oriented and is highly responsive to colleagues and stakeholders. Vision to move programs and processes to a new efficient licensing platform. You will be an integral member of our team, providing administrative program assistance to the department in support of the agency's operations by: Provide customer assistance for permits, certifications, licensees and public. Support the department strategic communications plan. Develop outreach and communications social media strategies and content. Communication with professional boards. Writing, designing, and editing program manuals, public information, websites, and reports, etc. Utilize metrics in the preparation of strategic recommendations. Joining DIAL means contributing to a safer and healthier Iowa, and in return, you will enjoy: Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance. Teleworking options after the first six months. Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual. Opportunities for professional development. Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package. Optional 401A plan with employer contribution. Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan). Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most. Access to an on-site employee fitness center Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more) Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Iowa! 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field. A total of four years of education (as described in number one) and/or full-time experience in accounting, secretarial, or office support work collecting, compiling, reporting, examining and/or editing numerical data; coding and qualifying people for benefits, licenses, or other transactions; preparing and keeping budgetary accounts and projections; organizing and implementing office support operations; advising on procedural processes; or other work that provided direct support and exposure to substantive agency programs, where one year of full-time experience is equal to 30 semester hours of education. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as a Secretary 2, Clerk Specialist, Public Service Supervisor, Accounting Technician (any level), Purchasing Assistant, or Human Resources Technical Assistant Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Compensation Health and Wellness Retirement Planning Paid Time Off Professional Development Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Diversity and Inclusion Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa? To explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique, click here.

Created: 2026-03-13