Transportation Business Operations Assistant 1 - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Business Operations Assistant 1 at the State of West Virginia in Charleston, WV provides administrative support across fiscal, personnel, payroll, and procurement functions. The role involves developing or assisting in plans to resolve operational problems and improve administrative services, with work across inter- and intra-governmental contacts.

A classified-exempt, at-will position requiring a high school diploma and two years of advanced clerical/administrative

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to candidates with a High school diploma or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support services such as fiscal, personnel, payroll, or procurement.
• Develops or assists in developing and implementing plans/procedures for resolving operational problems and improving administrative services.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Nature of Work

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Business Operations Assistant 1 performs administrative work in providing support services such as fiscal, personnel, payroll, or procurement. Develops or assists in developing and implementing plans/procedures for resolving operational problems and improving administrative services. Work is typically varied and includes inter- and intra-governmental and public contact. Performs related duties as required.
• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Business Operations Assistant 1 performs administrative work in providing support services such as fiscal, personnel, payroll, or procurement. Develops or assists in developing and implementing plans/procedures for resolving operational problems and improving administrative services. Work is typically varied and includes inter- and intra-governmental and public contact. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing advanced clerical duties and/or administrative services in accounting, budgeting, project monitoring and reporting, personnel, or procurement and property.

Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Other Information

Agency Contact: Lena Shavers

Contact Number: 304-414-6816

Email: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

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