Administrative Technician - Maintenance & Traffic

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026

About the role

The administrative technician provides paraprofessional or technical support to one or more professionals in a unit, relieving professional staff of less complex professional responsibilities. Work is performed under moderate supervision. MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Responsibilities

• Researches and gathers information utilizing a variety of methods (e.g., computer, phone, etc.) and from a variety of sources (e.g., federal agencies, vendors, contractors, co-workers, city and county governments, etc.) to assist professional staff with data collection responsibilities.
• Organizes and manipulates data using spread sheeting or database applications for the purpose of maintaining information or converting information from one form or format to another.
• Reviews forms, applications, financial statements, or other documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with department program guidelines or procedures.
• Serves as a point of contact for questions from internal and external customers, both requesting and providing information related to routine issues or acts as a liaison on complex issues.
• Enters information into, maintains, and updates complex databases or spread sheets; conducts moderately complex analysis of information by examining for trends, outliers, or inconsistencies with previously reported data.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Special Working Conditions

Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Pay

This position will be filled at one of two levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is $37,099.92 with the senior salary starting at $41,685.12. Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

About Us

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. View our mission, values, and tangible results.

If you have questions about this position please contact: nehr@modot.mo.gov