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Administrative Assistant II - Administration

AT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Administrative Assistant II - Administration

Pittsfield, MA

Job Description

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series monitor assigned unit activities; confer with agency staff; maintain liaison with others; review and analyze data concerning assigned unit activities; prepare reports; respond to inquiries; compile data; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to provide administrative support in connection with assigned unit activities such as office services, records control, agency personnel services, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Composes and formats letters and review documents for completeness, content, and compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
  • Operates various office machines including photocopier, fax machine, postage meter, personal computer, etc.
  • Answers incoming calls and directs caller or relays information to appropriate party.
  • Maintains bulletin boards as assigned.
  • Monitors assigned unit activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards.
  • Responds to inquiries in order to provide information concerning assigned unit activities.
  • Confers with agency staff in order to exchange information, coordinate efforts and to obtain information concerning agency programs and activities.
  • Prepares reports concerning assigned unit activities in order to furnish required information and to make recommendations concerning procedures, programs and activities.
  • Provides on the job training and orientation for employees as needed.
  • Review, analyze and prepare reports concerning assigned unit activities.
  • Maintaining office supplies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in office management, office administration, business administration or business management, the major duties of which included one or more of the following functions: purchasing, personnel management, budgeting, accounting, records management, work simplification, grants management, contract administration or program management, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. *

II. An Associate's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. *

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Education substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

  • For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
  • For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
  • For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Lenox, MA, USA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2500041D
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program