Montana Department of Transportation · 21 hours ago
Administrative Assistant - Wolf Point Office
Wolf Point, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support the Wolf Point Division Office. The role involves customer service, communications, and various administrative tasks including accounts payable and payroll support.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsibilities involve customer service and communications, including permitting, road reporting, and emergency services and communications
The position also provides a range of responsibilities involving accounts payable, procurement card transactions, accounts receivables, and payroll/personnel
Qualification
Required
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or equivalent
AND one to two years of customer service related training, business or office management, accounting, or communications experience
This position requires knowledge of office management, business communications, bookkeeping, records management, customer service standards, bookkeeping and accounting practices and procedures along with an extensive knowledge of SABHRS (Statewide Accounting, Budgeting and Human Resource System)
This position is also expected to develop a progressively responsible knowledge of MDT policies and procedures, emergency response protocols, and specialized database and reporting systems (e.g., road reporting, Adopt-a-Highway, etc.)
This position requires skill in coordinating multiple projects under inflexible deadlines; translating technical information to varied audiences; identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and database errors; operating standard office software applications (e.g., word processing, database, etc.); responding to emergency situations; and written and verbal communications
The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment
Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving records
Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, 'State Vehicle Use,' and MDT Policy #6.03.001, 'State Vehicle Use Policy' are conditions of employment
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Company
Montana Department of Transportation
Mission MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana forward.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase