Transportation Business Operations Assistant Senior - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Business Operations Assistant Senior to support the Planning Division in Kanawha County. The role involves administrative and supervisory work across fiscal, personnel, payroll, and procurement functions, with policy development and staff supervision.

You will improve administrative services, handle internal and external agency contacts, and help implement operational solutions.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Business Operations Assistant Senior will report to the Planning Division in Kanawha County. This position performs administrative and supervisory work in providing support services such as fiscal, personnel, payroll, or procurement. Develops policies and procedures for resolving operational problems and for improving administrative services. Supervises the work of office support staff in rendering required services. Work is typically varied and includes extensive internal agency, state/local government, and public contact. Has some authority to vary work methods and policy applications and to commit the agency to alternative courses of action. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in 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 Name: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Salary and Wages

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.

• 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 – 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.

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