Address:  Office of the Director
1110 W. Washington Street, #450, Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: 18.00 - 20.00 

Grade: 15

Closing Date: May 13, 2025

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a detailed oriented and dependable Receptionist / Administrative Assistant II for the Office of the Director. The position is located in downtown Phoenix and requires the employee to work in the office.

This position plays a key role for the Department of Agriculture as the front desk office receptionist and serves as an administrative assistant to the Office of the Director.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Manage the front desk/reception area, answer phones, assist and direct visitors, handle and sort mail, schedule conference room(s) calendars, and maintain staff directory;
• Assist the Executive Assistant with administrative support tasks such as scheduling meetings, coordinating events and meetings, completing travel claims, and other general administrative support function;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
The principles and practices of administration and management; agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures.
Basic accounting principles

Skill in:
Verbal and written communication
Prioritizing workload – time management
Maintaining professional and interpersonal relationships
Customer Service
Excellent Phone etiquette

Ability to:
Work independently and manage multiple tasks at one time
Plan, coordinate, analyze, and develop effective operating procedures
Coordinate administrative matters between organizational units

Two (2) plus years of Receptionist / Administrative work
Notary

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). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.27%. 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.