Job Description

Job Title: Office Specialist

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

Recruiter – Christa Rowland | crowlan@utah.gov | 801-538-4826
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.

Animal
Industry is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to
join our team. The office specialist position will assist management and other
staff in the division and manage day-to-day office duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare
  and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update
  information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or
  logical relationships, etc.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written
  materials.
• Types and prepares reports or other written materials from source documents,
  transcription, 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, processing
  reimbursements, etc.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way
  of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Enter data into databases and verify data entry by comparing the source
  document against input data, utilizing automated verification systems, using
  dual entry or other verification techniques.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files
  and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Reviews applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken.

Qualifications

• Knowledge
  of standard business practices.
• Basic understanding of applications, data principles, and problem-solving
  methodologies.
• 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 multiple
  tasks.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with operators, the general
  public, and other government agencies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies,
  and/or procedures.
• Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
• Experience or knowledge in animal health or agriculture or a strong
  willingness 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 understand
  policies.
• 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 (801) 957-9390.