Intern (Summer) - Administrative Assistant
Summary
Title:Intern (Summer) - Administrative Assistant
ID:1047
Division:Animal Health - Meat & Poultry Section
Campaign End Date:N/A
Description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant Intern

Division: Animal Health - Meat & Poultry Section

Headquarters: Guthrie Agriculture Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $8.75+ per Hour (Commensurate with Experience)
 

Nature of Work: Under general supervision of the Assistant Director, this position provides administrative support for the Division as a Summer Intern.
 

Examples of Work:

  • Provides administrative support for various division programs and activities.
  • Enters data into various databases.
  • Files commercial, custom and distributor licenses.
  • Assists with organization of files in various platforms.
  • Assists with organizing supplies and inventory.
  • Assists with mailings as needed.
  • Reviews and distributes incoming mail.
  • Assembles application packets for commercial, custom and distributors.
  • Answers phone.
  • Conducts Internet searches for information.
  • Travels to licensed establishments to assist Division staff with updating files.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, operating a computer and other office equipment.
  • Occasional visits to slaughter/processing establishments will require work in an industrial environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • General knowledge of business/office procedures, practices, and equipment.
  • General knowledge of software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • General knowledge of Internet search engines.
  • General knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
  • Skilled in attention to detail for completing assignments independently.
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of people with various functions and levels of authority in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Advanced written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to quickly grasp rules, regulations, policies and objectives of WVDA.
  • Ability to issue and follow oral and written instructions and exercise sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion/graduation from a business or vocational school with a high level of achievement preferred.

Experience:
Part-time or full-time experience providing administrative support preferred.

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.
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