Administrative Services Officer - (non - partisan)

Administrative Services Officer - (Non-Partisan)

Salary: $52,894.40 - $75,379.20 Annually

Location: Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 26-00952

Agency: 500 Legislative

Opening Date: 10/10/2025

Closing Date: 10/24/2025 3:30 PM Central

Point of Contact: Meghan Nelson - meghan.nelson@legis.iowa.gov

To Apply: For consideration, all applicants must submit an online application.

Job Description: This is a courtesy posting for the Legislative Services Agency. Applicants should follow instructions in "To Apply" to be considered.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and provides the training of House clerks and monitors the clerks of committee chairs' administrative production for format and consistency. Audits completed committee documentation for each House Committee.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Coordinates and provides training to all House clerks, with specialized training for clerks of committee chairs. Refers clerk candidates to members as requested.

Oversees the accurate completion of Committee Chair and Vice Chair reporting documentation, schedules, minutes, exhibits, sub-committee assignments and notes for House and Joint committees. Audits each committee record book at conclusion of each General Assembly and archives.

Maintains inventory of office supplies for members, staff and caucus use throughout the year.

Coordinates and distributes housing referrals for members.

Maintains accurate and up to date contents of the online system with members and staff for the House.

Skills Required:

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service with the elected members, staff, general public and lobbyists.

General knowledge of the legislative process with team leader responsibility for clerks of Committee Chairpersons administrative work product.

Knowledge of business English, spelling, clerical procedures and professional standards with House committee record documentation and retention. Demonstrates excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills with visual, auditory and physical abilities assisting with the legislative process and elected officials in their committee responsibilities.

Demonstrates appropriate professional conduct, judgment and personable demeanor in the Chamber and throughout the workplace at all times.

General knowledge of computer applications; MS Office, email, texting and internet research.

Flexible to work hours as requested during the legislative session

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Four year degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university required with professional administrative experience of four years. Experience within the Legislative process is a plus. OR High school diploma, GED, or military experience and related professional administrative experience in excess of four years minimum may be substituted for education.