Administrative Assistant

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will provide administrative and statistical work in gathering, compiling, tabulating, computing and editing basic data for statistical reports and studies, establishing and maintaining filing and data systems; preparing monthly and quarterly reports, writing and typing correspondence; answering calls and issuing permits for livestock entering the state. Will work in both state and federal systems. Must be able to use technologies and tools for the transformation of raw data from public sources into meaningful and useful information in a database for analysis purposes, to perform data validation, and to create reports from this data. The goal is to aggregate data from multiple sources into a database that allows for the easy interpretation of large volumes of data. Common functions will be to extract, transform, and load data for search ability and reporting purposes. This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Requirements

Commitment to service
Rigorous attention to detail
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to use technologies and tools for the transformation of raw data from public sources into meaningful and useful information in a database for analysis purposes
Ability to perform data validation
Ability to create reports from data
Ability to aggregate data from multiple sources into a database that allows for the easy interpretation of large volumes of data
Ability to extract, transform, and load data for search ability and reporting purposes
Knowledge of general office procedures
Knowledge of business letter writing and English grammar, spelling, punctuation
Skill to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
Skill to actively listen, elicit needed information and communicate information effectively and accurately
Skill to utilize computerized data systems (Microsoft Office preferred but not required)
Skill to effectively plan and organize work activities
Skill to adjust to multiple demands
Skill to prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines
Ability to assume initiative with minimal supervision
Ability to gather data
Ability to reason logically and accurately
Ability to collaborate with organization to solve problems using common sense, reasoning and resourcefulness
Ability to obtain and provide information by phone in a clear and courteous manner
Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer system
Resume must be attached
Must apply online
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or a background in animal science or the livestock industry
Background in agriculture
Working knowledge of access database development
Working knowledge of Office 365
Working knowledge of database management
Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and statistical work in gathering, compiling, tabulating, computing and editing basic data for statistical reports and studies.
Establish and maintain filing and data systems.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Write and type correspondence.
Answer calls and issue permits for livestock entering the state.
Work in both state and federal systems.
Use technologies and tools for the transformation of raw data from public sources into meaningful and useful information in a database for analysis purposes.
Perform data validation.
Create reports from data.
Aggregate data from multiple sources into a database that allows for the easy interpretation of large volumes of data.
Extract, transform, and load data for search ability and reporting purposes.