Transportation Business Operations Assistant 1 - Mineral Co.

State of West Virginia; Burlington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of West Virginia District Five Headquarters in Burlington, WV seeks an organized clerical professional to serve as the primary timekeeper and provide payroll and administrative support. The role entails maintaining files, handling communications, and assisting engineering staff with administrative tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical/administrative experience. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time clerical/administrative experience in accounting, budgeting, project monitoring and reporting, personnel, or procurement and property.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary timekeeper for the section, accurately entering employee work hours and tracking leave usage.
• Submit bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain comprehensive paper and electronic files and handle section communications.
• Assist engineering and technical personnel with administrative tasks.

Skills

Clerical duties

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Nature of Work

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” This position will report to the Development Organization at the District Five Headquarters located in Burlington, WV. This position performs clerical, secretarial, and administrative support for the District Development Organization. The incumbent serves as the primary timekeeper for the section, accurately entering employee work hours, tracking leave usage, and submitting bi-weekly payroll. Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive paper and electronic files, handling section communications, and assisting engineering and technical personnel with administrative tasks. Performs related work 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.

Additional Requirement

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Katherine Kuhn
• Phone Number: 681-320-2054
• Email Address: [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.

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

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

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.

For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.