Office Specialist II

Job Title: Office Specialist

FT / PT Status Full-time
Salary $15.87 - $29.79
Remote Work / In-Office In-office

Recruiter Christa Rowland
Application Deadline 8-13-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Job Description

AnimalIndustry is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic tojoin our team. The office specialist position will assist management and otherstaff in the division and manage day-to-day office duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepareand/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; updateinformation and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency orlogical relationships etc.
• Writes or drafts correspondence reports documents and/or other writtenmaterials.
• Types and prepares reports or other written materials from source documentstranscription etc.
  Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Assists the public with questions related to animal agriculture.
• Assists programs within Animal Industry booking travel processingreimbursements etc.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective wayof meeting the needs of management staff clients or customers.
• Enter data into databases and verify data entry by comparing the sourcedocument against input data utilizing automated verification systems usingdual entry or other verification techniques.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts labels filesand retrieves documents or other materials.
• Reviews applications files records etc. to determine action to be taken.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeof standard business practices.
• Basic understanding of applications data principles and problem-solvingmethodologies.
• Ability to assess workload and effectively plan daily schedules.
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing multipletasks.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with operators the generalpublic and other government agencies.
• Ability to read interpret and apply laws rules regulations policiesand/or procedures.
• Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
• Experience or knowledge in animal health or agriculture or a strongwillingness to learn.

Ideal Candidate

• Works well independently or within a team.
• Possess knowledge of animal agriculture.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent reading comprehension with the ability to read and understandpolicies.
• Has professional customer service skills.
• Is comfortable answering phone calls.

About the Role

Location 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville
Background Check Required No
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

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