Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)
Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)
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Job Description
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting anAdministrative Assistantto support the Missoula Division office. Responsibilities involve customer service and communications including front desk receptionist and Adopt-A-Highway coordinator. The position also provides a range of responsibilities involving accounts payable procurement card transactions and accounts receivables. Backup duties may include payroll/personnel and radio dispatch as needed. The position generally covers MDTs core public hours. The position reports to the the Area Administrative Assistant and does not directly supervise other agency personnel.This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
For a full job description please contact Shannon Carter at
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
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
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Application Materials:
A resume OR online application detailing your qualifications and work history.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
If you need an accommodation for the application process please contact the HR representative listed above.
Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) to two (2) years of customer service related training business or office management accounting or communications experience.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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.
Other Information:
- The successful candidate must pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.
- Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.
- The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.
- The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference. - Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
Employment Type
Full Time
