Administrative Coordinator #01228
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Division Administrative Coordinator to provide professional support to the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services (AFIS), including the State Veterinarian and Deputy Director. AFIS monitors animal health and welfare and ensures food safety statewide through five program areas: agricultural laboratories, food safety and dairy inspection, meat inspection, animal welfare, and veterinary services. The coordinator supports and researches issues across the program areas, assists with the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, regulations, and legislation, and prepares technical documents and reports. The role also leads special projects, provides routine administrative assistance, interacts with internal and external customers, and supervises division administrative duties and staff. Once onboarded, the position may be eligible for telework subject to approval under the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current business and administrative procedures related to executive or regulatory offices, and of standard legislative and regulatory processes.
- Exceptional customer service skills and superior oral and written communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to independently compose letters and reports and format regulations.
- Proficiency with the full MS Office Suite.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; analyze, organize, prioritize, expedite, and track workloads; interact professionally with agency staff, government officials, and the public; and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to research and report on regulatory topics; interpret and apply policies and procedures; manage projects and administrative processes; and work independently with sound judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to work as a team player and display effective leadership abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Related education, training, and experience, including knowledge of animal welfare, agriculture, public administration, business administration, or a related field, along with supplemental coursework.
- Current or recent experience in an executive-level administrative support position in a regulatory environment.
- Formal supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional administrative support to the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services, including the State Veterinarian and Deputy Director.
- Support and conduct research for the division’s program areas.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, regulations, and legislation.
- Conduct research and prepare technical documents and reports.
- Lead special projects for the division and related programs.
- Provide routine administrative assistance.
- Interact with internal and external customers.
- Supervise division administrative duties and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
