DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

Address:  Citrus Fruit and Vegetable Department 
2771 Grand Avenue, Nogales AZ 

Salary: 52,000.00 - 54,912.00 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: August 15, 2025

The Arizona Department of Agriculture Citrus, Fruit and Vegetable Division is currently recruiting for an Administrative Service Officer 1. The duty post for this position is in Nogales Arizona.

The Citrus, Fruit, and Vegetable Standardization program monitors and enforces the quality standards for all fresh fruit and vegetables produced and marketed in Arizona.

This position will assist the Program Manager(s) by providing administrative/managerial duties for the Nogales FSIS office and will support the other two Citrus, Fruit and Vegetable offices in Yuma and Phoenix. The position is responsible for federal programs, license management, human resource assistance, facilities and procurement. The position is also responsible for keeping the Nogales inspection office in compliance with state and federal policies and requirements.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Coordinate administrative manners between two FSIS Nogales Program Managers and serves a large office workforce including 38 full-time and up to 110 seasonal inspectors.
• Assistance inspector supervisors, inspector training staff, IT, and dispatch staff.
• Provides standard administrative/managerial duties such as facilitating correspondence with agencies, divisional offices, and industry stakeholders.
• Procurement- ordering supplies.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling, reading and interpreting policy, review of travel claims.
• Records and documents the meeting minutes for all Nogales leadership and administrative staff meetings.
• Monthly and annual reporting on USDA fees and production to the USDA for the Federal/State programs in the three district offices (Yuma, Phoenix, & Nogales).
• Manage licenses of all inspectors in all 3 CFV offices.
• Specialize HR task of hiring seasonal employees.
• Other duties as assigned and drive a State vehicle on State business.

Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of billing databases, principles and practices of office administration, management and state operational procedures
• Time management; computer software including Google Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Tracking complex work with critical timelines, federal and state statutes, rules and policies; good accounting practices and budgetary controls
• Office management and supervision

Skills in:
• Effective Oral and written communication
• Database management
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.
• Attention to detail, reliable and Bilingual
• Good supervisory practices; analytic work; effective communication
• Project management
• Time management
• Accounting principles
• Good customer service techniques and managing critical deadlines

Ability to:
• Analyze and coordinate activities establish priorities and provide effective operating procedures
• Able to use independent judgment and initiative
• Works well in team environment and independently
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers
• Set priorities and manage multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems
• Management multiple projects and deadlines
• Adapt to a changing work environment.

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Notary License State of Arizona
AZ-360 Accounts payable, General Accounting Practices and Cash receipts
Arizona Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.00%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.