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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Administrative Support Associate - Polk Co in Des Moines, Iowa
Administrative Support Associate - Polk Co
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Administrative Support Associate - Polk Co
Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
26-02836
Agency
009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
jeff.kaisand@iowaagriculture.gov
Job Description
This is a Temporary non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Administrative Support Associate
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
Des Moines, IA | $22/hour
Support the Work That Keeps Iowa’s Animal Health System Running
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional to support the Animal Industry Bureau during a critical licensing and program cycle.
In this role, you will help ensure veterinarians across Iowa are properly licensed, animal health programs operate smoothly, and essential data is accurate and reliable. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, thinking critically, and contributing to meaningful public service.
What You’ll Do
This role blends administrative support, data management, and process ownership. Your work will directly support statewide veterinary licensing and animal health initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Review and process veterinary license applications and renewals, ensuring all requirements are met according to established protocols
Support the annual license renewal cycle by sending notices, receiving applications, and processing payments
Process vaccine approvals by verifying eligibility and coordinating communication with veterinary offices
Enter, clean, and audit data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
Support the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) program by organizing, reviewing, and improving data quality
Locate and verify records across internal databases, shared drives, and external systems (e.g., AAVSB portal)
Provide professional and helpful communication when responding to questions or requests
What Success Looks Like
Licensing and renewal processes are completed accurately and on time
Data is clean, organized, and reliable
You are able to manage your workload independently and follow detailed processes with confidence
Stakeholders receive timely, clear communication
You’ll be successful in this role if you:
Take ownership of your work and follow through with minimal oversight
Have strong attention to detail and can accurately review and process information
Are comfortable working within structured processes and systems
Use critical thinking to identify issues and ensure requirements are met
Communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of audiences
Helpful experience to have:
Experience in administrative support, data entry, or licensing/credentialing work
Experience working with databases or multiple systems
Customer service or public-facing experience
Position Details
Schedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with some flexibility as needed)
Duration:This position is expected to last approximately 6 months
Pay: $22/hour
Why This Role Stands Out
Opportunity to step into a defined body of work and make an immediate impact
Clear responsibilities with established processes while still requiring independent thinking
Exposure to statewide regulatory and agricultural programs
Ideal for someone looking for meaningful, short-term experience
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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
No specific education or work experience required.
Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Address
1305 E Walnut St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/
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