Administrative Assistant

okgov; Georgia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Assistant I at the 345 Department of Transportation in Chickasha, OK, supports the Road Maintenance Supervisor and operations team with clerical and administrative tasks. The role handles records, correspondence, and basic office duties to keep the division running smoothly.

It offers regular full-time hours, non-exempt status, and a comprehensive benefits package typical of state employment, including leave accrual and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Administrative support and clerical duties in a government agency.
• Ability to interpret and follow agency procedures and policies.
• Strong organizational and document handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine administrative tasks for the division and supervisor.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Maintains confidential files and coordinates with internal/external customers.
• Coordinates meetings, processes invoices, and handles basic accounting tasks.
• Trains or mentors staff and may supervise clerical staff.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Administrative Assistant

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 7/ Grady County

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I - $45,600.00

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays

• 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: Administrative Assistant I
Department: Operations
Division: 7
Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Chickasha, OK

Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing administrative support to program areas and support functions or serve as an assistant to or provide administrative support to an administrator or an official. This may include responsibility for the administration of an agency program providing services to agency customers, maintaining various records, preparing correspondence, presentations, reports, or other materials; or performing or overseeing administrative operational functions such as bookkeeping or accounting, human resources, purchasing, contracts, or similar tasks.

Typical Functions

• Participates in projects as team member or team leader
• Develops and implements special procedures
• Initiates correspondence requiring knowledge of agency or program procedures and policies
• Develops and maintains confidential or complex files
• Interprets and advises internal and external customers on departmental or program rules, regulations, and laws
• Administers, prepares, or oversees administrative operational functions, such as preparing invoices and payments of claims, requisitions, purchase orders, bookkeeping or accounting, and other fiscal duties
• Represents agency, supervising official, or program area at meetings, conferences, or civic organizations
• Coordinates activities with internal and external customers
• Establishes educational and/or training programs
• Interviews callers, arranges appointments, and performs other office tasks and duties
• Utilizes advanced technological equipment and data processing equipment to provide requested information to internal and external customers; reviews coded and uncoded source documents; edits documents and reports; examines and verifies reports and other documents for completeness, appropriateness, adequacy, and conformity to established requirements, and resolves discrepancies and refers complex discrepancies to appropriate staff.
• Trains or mentors other staff.
• Supervises subordinate staff. This includes supervising an administrative, clerical or technical clerical unit or staff responsible for performing a variety of duties.

Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level employees are assigned routine duties and responsibilities. Employees will coordinate internal and