Administrative Assistant

You provide administrative support to the Food Protection Division, specifically the Rapid Response Team and the Produce Safety Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist program managers with daily administrative and clerical functions.
• Act as a liaison between program administration, state agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Review incoming documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Research, prepare, and process reports, correspondence, and technical manuals.
• Interpret routine policies and provide guidance to agency personnel and the public.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of full-time experience in administrative support, bookkeeping, or office management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for public and agency interaction.
• Ability to analyze procedures and write procedural manuals to recommend improvements.
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a standard office environment.
• Experience in research techniques and report composition.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships with internal teams and external agencies.