• Program Support Specialist (Temporary)

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Des Moines, IA)


    Program Support Specialist (Temporary)

     

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    Program Support Specialist (Temporary)

     

    Salary

     

    $15.98 - $23.26 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary

     

    Job Number

     

    26-00196

     

    Agency

     

    269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/30/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Point of Contact

     

    Bethany Coop - [email protected]

     

    To Apply

     

    Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date.

    Job Description

    If you are passionate about preserving history and want to play a key role in protecting Iowa’s rich heritage, then the Iowa Economic Development Authority has a temporary employment opportunity for you! The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is seeking aProgram Support Specialist (Temporary) to assist with program support duties related to historic preservation compliance and projects. This position is classified as a Temporary Worker allowed to work no more than 780 hours this fiscal year and is exempt from all benefits and Merit Rule. The salary range is $15.98 - $23.26 per hour and will report directly to Heather Gibb, State Historic Preservation Officer.

     

    At SHPO, we are committed to identifying, preserving, and protecting Iowa’s historic and prehistoric resources. We administer state and federal historic preservation programs and maintain a comprehensive survey and inventory of historic properties across Iowa.

    What You’ll Do:As a member of our team, you will:

    + Process submissions and perform data entry to prepare projects for professional review, including digital file management.

    + Assist with file maintenance, which may involve lifting boxes.

    + Support the scanning and digitization of SHPO records.

    + Assist with data entry and updates on a variety of topics.

    + Perform other related programmatic support duties as assigned.

    Ideal candidates will have:

    + Familiarity with Salesforce and the Microsoft suite of products including Excel and/or Access.

    + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

    + The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.

    + Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions.

     

    If you are enthusiastic about history and eager to contribute to preserving Iowa’s heritage, we would love to hear from you! Apply today at jobs.iowa.gov and be a part of our mission to protect the past for future generations.

     

    The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer.

     

    Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

     

    This is a temporary non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

    Agency

     

    269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

     

    Address

     

    1963 Bell Ave

     

    Suite 200

     

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50315

     

    Website

     

    iowaeda.com

     

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