Description

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? Are you looking for a great part-time opportunity and flexibility in your work-life balance? This could be a great opportunity for you!

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant 1 (19.5 hours per week) for our Division of Highways head-quarters southwestern Idaho office location in Garden City. This position will work primarily within the Development Services team. The hours are flexible, between Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The top candidate will have an opportunity to work with a fast-paced team that prides itself on delivering excellent customer service to stakeholders.

Example of Duties

• Compile and analyze information from a variety of sources to prepare reports;
• Create, process, and maintain a variety of documents and administrative records containing technical information and difficult formats;
• Schedule and coordinate arrangements for meetings and conferences;
• Coordinate travel arraignments and monitor numerous calendars;
• Act as a liaison between their organizational unit and external customers;
• Respond to inquiries and explain department services, policies, procedures, and rationale for decisions to customers;
• Track and order office supplies;
• Assist with monitoring budgets and preparing financial transactions;
• Prepare and process human resource related documents and reports;
• Coordinate and manage other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• Office support functions including word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents and reception;
• gathering and compiling data;
• balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent customer services skills
• Desire to work as part of a team and collaborate
• Ability to multi-task with multiple interruptions

Supplemental Information

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period which increases with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges

The Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity.