Management and Program Assistant

Department of Transportation

Coraopolis, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Cost Accounting, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, Government, Multitasking, Office Management, People Management, Prepare Correspondence, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Coraopolis, PA
POSTED
Today
Job Title

Help

Job Description

Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of the Field Office and Frontline Management Team.

Assists Office Manager and Frontline Management Team, as well as the Administrative Officer, in day-to-day operations, and may act as a lead for other support staff to coordinate multiple assignments for the Field Office. Performs back-up duties in the absence of the Administrative Officer. Work activities typically support multiple projects/programs and contribute to the objectives of the organizational unit.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and perform administrative assignments for projects/programs. Has a broad understanding of how administrative assignments contribute to organizational activities. Responsible for compiling, tracking, and analyzing data; providing advanced computer assistance; scheduling meetings; preparing correspondence; providing written or oral explanation of organization policies; and coordinating the implementation of new office policies and systems.

Utilizes a variety of software programs to accomplish assignments. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and coordinates as needed with the Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, and Administrative Officer to prioritize assignments and use assigned resources. Often helps others plan and identify resources to accomplish projects/programs/tasks.

May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of the Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, or Administrative Officer. Identifies and informs Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, Administrative Officer, and/or other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps them develop and recommend solutions. Provides guidance to lower level administrative support staff for handling routine problems and issues. Utilizes the government travel system as necessary, and assures compliance with established procedures and cost accounting data.

Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Department of Transportation

The Oregon Department of Transportation began in 1913 when the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Highway Commission to "get Oregon out of the mud."

Today, we develop programs related to Oregon’s system of

  • highways, roads, and bridges;
  • railways;
  • public transportation services;
  • transportation safety programs;
  • driver and vehicle licensing;
  • and motor carrier regulation.

Mission Statement:

​We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

Values: 

​These principles inform decision making and guide our behavior in working with each other, our partners and the communities we serve:

  • Integrity: We are accountable and transparent with public funds and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
  • Safety: We share ownership and responsibility for ensuring safety in all that we do.
  • Equity: We embrace diversity and foster a culture of inclusion.
  • Excellence: We use our skills and expertise to continuously strive to be more efficient, effective and innovative.
  • Unity: We work together as One ODOT to provide better solutions and ensure alignment in our work.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Pages/index.aspx