ADMIN ASSISTANT, EXEC

Nature of Work

This position serves as administrative support to the District Engineer (DE) for District 2, which encompasses Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Caroline counties. The main purpose of this position is to independently serve as coordinator for the DE and projects handled by the office. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the organization, policies, and programs under the DE's jurisdiction as well as knowledge of the DE's views and special interests. In addition, this senior administrative position ensures target dates for work of the DE's senior support staff (traffic, construction, maintenance, utilities, engineering systems, and administration) are completed as assigned. This position is also responsible for planning and implementing the organizational operations for the DE's Office and performing office management duties to maintain a continual flow of daily operations within the district. Communications are effectively managed regarding projects, programs, and associated issues. External customers served are those directly or indirectly affected by a project or initiative in the five counties comprising District 2. This includes private citizens, special interest groups, elected officials, state and local agencies, and other private and public stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Five years of experience in secretarial work.
• Notes: Applicants may substitute additional secretarial or clerical experience on a year for year basis, for the required education. Applicants may substitute an Associate of Arts degree with a major in Secretarial Science from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

• Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland with less than four (4) points.

Additional Information

• To apply: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
• The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience in your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.

Additional Information - Benefits

• MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.
• The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Additional Information - Equal Opportunity Employer

• The State Highway Administration is an equal opportunity employer.