Administrative Assistant 2

Administrative Assistant 2

The Systems Planning Bureau is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support a variety of administrative functions for the bureau and the Transportation Development Division!

As an Administrative Assistant 2, your responsibilities will include providing administrative assistance to the Systems Planning Bureau Director and Transportation Development Division Director; assisting with personnel functions in Workday, hiring activities, and position descriptions; procuring equipment, materials, and consumables; creating purchase orders; assisting with employee onboarding and orientation; coordinating the legislative bill proposal commenting process; processing travel requests and making travel arrangements; reviewing reimbursement requests and processing payments; preparing letters and memos; screening incoming correspondence, phone calls, and visitors; scheduling meetings and preparing arrangements; assisting with public input meetings; preparing special publications; providing administrative assistance for various bureau programs; and evaluating bureau policies / procedures for effectiveness.

What makes you stand out :

• Commitment to detail and professionalism
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Energy and passion for serving others

Iowa DOT's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT's five CORE values : Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location : Ames, Iowa

Shift Requirements : Days, Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm with flextime and telework available.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits :

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa Apply today!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO) Officer at aa-eeo@iowadot.us.