Office Assistant

Arkansas Department of Transportation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking an administrative support position to perform routine tasks in a division or section under general supervision.

Responsibilities include writing and typing correspondence, preparing reports, filing records, answering phones, copying documents, maintaining records, and assisting staff in special studies. Requires high school diploma, typing ability, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Demonstrated typing ability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in office procedures.
• Detail oriented.
• Effective communication skills.
• Well-developed sense of urgency and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Write or type correspondence, forms, or other documents.
• Prepare various reports.
• Sort and file records.
• Answer telephone, convey messages, and run errands.
• Copy documents using office duplicating equipment.
• Compile and maintain records.
• Assist office staff in special studies and research.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Posting closes on 8/31/2026. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing routine tasks in a Division or Section.

Job Details

Description

Posting closes on 8/31/2026. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing routine tasks in a Division or Section.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

• Write or type correspondence, forms, or other documents.
• Prepare various reports.
• Sort and file records.
• Answer telephone, convey messages, and run errands.
• Copy documents using office duplicating equipment.
• Compile and maintain records.
• Assist office staff in special studies and research.

Minimum Requirements

The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school. Demonstrated typing ability. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in office procedures. Detail oriented. Effective communication skills. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow-through.

("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)

A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.