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.

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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