Job Description

Salary

$1,311.54 - $1,863.46 Biweekly

Location

Princeton, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT26DX025A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 10

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

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The Transportation Administrative Assistant in this position will report to the McDowell County Headquarters. Performs full-performance level work in multiple-step clerical tasks calling for interpretation and application of office procedures, rules and regulations. Tasks may include posting information to logs or ledgers and checking for completeness, typing a variety of documents, and calculating benefits. Performs related work as required.



Pay Grade 8

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

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Posts information such as payroll, materials used or equipment rental to a log or ledger, may be required to check for completeness, performs basic arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, division or multiplication), corrects errors if the answer is readily available or easily determined Maintains, processes, sorts and files documents numerically, alphabetically or according to other predetermined classification criteria, reviews files for data and collects information or statistics such as materials used or attendance information Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and complaints, gives general information to callers when possible and specific information whenever possible Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail Operates office equipment such as adding machine, calculator, copying machine or other machines requiring no special previous training Types a variety of documents from verbal instruction, written, or voice recorded dictation Collects, receipts, counts and deposits money Calculates benefits, etc., using basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages Posts records of transactions, attendance, etc., and writes reports May compile records and reports for supervisor May operate a VDT (Visual Terminal Display) using a set of standard commands, screens, menus and help instructions to enter, access and utilizes software to maintain data and run routine reports. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

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Knowledge of office procedures and methods Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic Ability to operate the common types of office equipment related to the job Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Minimum Requirements

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REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

* No prior experience required. This is the entry level classification in this series.