What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Administrative Assistant - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation?
Salary : $34,100.14 - $48,450.06 Annually
Location : Office Services Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26OS006A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Office Services Division
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
The Transportation Administrative Assistant in this position reports to the Office Services Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant 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
• 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
• 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
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.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Location : Office Services Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26OS006A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Office Services Division
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
The Transportation Administrative Assistant in this position reports to the Office Services Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant 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
• 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
• 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
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.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $34,100 - $48,450