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Technical Records Speciist 2 - Caldwell FFV

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/02

Posting End Date: 2025/07/16

Category: Agriculture

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 19.01

Maximum Salary: 19.01

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Technical Records Specialist 2 in the Agriculture Inspections Division for the Caldwell district.

Example of Duties

Key Responsibilities:

+ Fulfill responsibility of an ISDA employee as outlined in the Department’s Risk Management/Safety Policy

+ Perform a variety of secretarial/clerical functions

+ Process forms and maintain records related to inspection program such as certificates and note sheets, payroll, personnel, supplies, etc.

+ Utilize a variety of computer operations to complete daily assignments.

+ Use advanced technology to generate a variety of reports from a database

+ Explain District policies, procedures, and services to others

+ Review forms, reports, bills, and vouchers to ensure accuracy and advise supervisor of problem areas

+ Responsible for processing and maintaining records related to both the inspection program and administrative details

+ Develop and maintain filing system for all inspection personnel and management reports and documents

+ Respond to inquiries and advise others on designated program issues.

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements. This position requires one year of work experience in each of the following:

+ Monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors-Typically gained by at least one (1) year experience (or more) monitoring records systems, identifying problems and correcting errors.

+ Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs- Typically gained by at least one (1) year experience which frequently required interpreting and applying a variety of difficult rules, regulations, or policies to determine compliance or eligibility and explaining decisions to others. Decisions are complex and can affect the social or economic well-being of others or will result in a service or action being denied.

+ Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues-Typically gained by at least one (1) year of experience performing extensive research and analysis of highly complex or technical material requiring in-depth program knowledge to determine if requirements were met and if they complied with established laws and/or policies. Research must have included contacting a variety of sources both inside and outside the organization to collect, obtain, and verify information and determine the appropriate course of action

+ Dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in stressful situations- Typically gained by at least one (1) year of experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations which dealt with personal, sensitive, or confidential information such as eligibility requirements, health issues, or financial matters.

+ Composing and proofreading business correspondence. -Typically gained by at least one (1) year of office experience which required composing and proofreading a variety of business documents on a regular basis; OR, I have successfully completed at least 1 college-level English composition or business English class AND I have 6 months of experience composing business documents.

+ This position requires six months of work experience in the following:

+ Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system;

Specialty Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements

+ Working with sensitive or restricted data - at least six (6) months of work experience working with sensitive or restricted data such as financial, personal, and/or medical with the responsibility to protect the confidentiality of that information.

+ Microsoft Word - ability to operate word processing software (such as Microsoft Word) and equipment at the rate of40 wpm or more.

+ Some Knowledge of Data Management - some knowledge of data management through successful completion of a college level course equivalent to three semester hours; OR, through successful completion of a three-day course(approximately 20 hours) specific to data management; OR, through successful completion of three months’ work experience performing data management activities such as database development, data collection, analysis, research and tracking, developing tables, queries, forms and reports.

+ Experience Using Spreadsheet Software - at least one year of experience using spreadsheet software to create and modify electronic worksheets and design and print graphs.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

please contact us at:

[email protected] or at (208) 332-8520

Agency

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Address

2270 Old Penitentiary Rd.

Boise, ID 83707

Website

https://agri.idaho.gov/