Class Code: 14913
94913
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3
DEFINITION
Performs specialized, and professional promotional
work in the Department of Economic Development; performs related work as
required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Collects, analyzes, correlates, and presents data and
information to promote economic development in a major functional area, such as
Tourism, International, Community Progress, Industry and Public Information.
Represents the Department of Economic Development in
conferences and meetings with private groups and with governmental agencies to
initiate and maintain cooperative programs and activities.
Provides advice, assistance, and services to Iowa
businesses and commercial firms; maintains liaison with Iowa business interest
or governmental agencies whose activities have a bearing on economic
development within the state.
Travels throughout the state and nation to visit with
corporate officials of Community, Industry, and Tourism to present the
advantages of investing in the State; prepares activity and progress reports on
projects handled.
Serves as project manager for agency program; develops
project plan and the implementation of the plan; coordinates all aspects of the
project in its various stages with all individuals functionally assigned to the
project.
Reads, analyzes and interprets regulations
and other material and determines pertinent facts, issues, and effects upon
agency's functions in economic development.
Knowledge of the economic resources, industrial
facilities and operations of Iowa.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of
advertising and public information.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of
management, including planning, coordinating and organizing.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of
international trade.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of community
development.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of
industrial development.
Knowledge of the inter-relationship between the
various operations of the agency and the group served by those operations.
Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw
conclusions and devise solutions to problems in the operations or support
program to which assigned.
Ability to identify and interpret program
requirements, policies, regulations, and other guidelines, and to provide
advice and guidance to representatives of other agencies, local, state and
federal officials, and other staff in resolving work related problems or
projects.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to
quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate
with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited four year college or
university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public
relations, business, journalism or marketing and experience equal to one year
of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and
regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating
statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related
program data;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the
above specified experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours)
of the required education.
NOTE:
Employees will be required to travel. Some positions may require employees to
furnish their own means of transportation in order to conduct state business.
Positions
in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the
Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Apply directly to the Department of Economic
Development.
Effective Date:
1/88 __BA