Overview

The Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory (VAEL) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented person to work full-time in our modern state-of-the art facility in idyllic Randolph Center, Vermont. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of chemists and microbiologists involved in a wide array of testing programs that directly support Vermont's Agriculture and protect Vermont's environment.

This position will be primarily responsible for receiving samples (including water, air, dairy products, feed, fertilizer, pet food and plant material) from our clients into the laboratory for analysis, following a specific set of processes to appropriately document and log samples into our database. This position will have other administrative duties at the lab, particularly when the sample receiving load is lower (winter). In many ways, this position is the face of VAEL and will work directly with diverse clients, so customer service skills are highly valued. Please note there is no remote work option for this position.

Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a public-facing customer-service position.
• Some working knowledge or interest in chemistry is desirable, however necessary training will be provided.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel; information management systems or similar databases, and; SharePoint cloud-based file storage.
• Experience with review and editing documents for readability.
• Experience ordering supplies and managing inventory.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter through the State of Vermont SuccessFactors portal.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Services Coordinator II (Job Requisition #46909), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Glenn.Evans@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.

OR

One year of full-time college level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND two (2) years or more of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.

OR

Two years of full-time college level study OR an associate's degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.

OR

Three years or more of full-time college level study OR a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Coordinator I with the State of Vermont.

NOTE: Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative support includes those functions which keep the organization running or provide the resources for others to provide the programmatic work (e.g., accounting, budget management, grant administration, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, or space management).

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.