Transportation Administrative Assistant - Berkeley

Overview

Transportation Administrative Assistant - Berkeley County, Burlington, WV

Agency:
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location:

Burlington, WV

Employment:
Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26D5053A

District/Subdivision:
District 5

Closing Date: 1/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Administrative Assistant will report to the Berkeley County Maintenance Headquarters. Performs full-performance level work in multiple-step clerical tasks calling for interpretation and application of office procedures, rules and regulations. Tasks may include posting information to logs or ledgers and checking for completeness, typing a variety of documents, and calculating benefits. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 8.

• Posts information such as payroll, materials used or equipment rental to a log or ledger; may be required to check for completeness; performs basic arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, division or multiplication); corrects errors if the answer is readily available or easily determined.
• Maintains, processes, sorts and files documents numerically, alphabetically or according to other predetermined classification criteria; reviews files for data and collects information or statistics such as materials used or attendance information.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and complaints; gives general information to callers when possible and specific information whenever possible.
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Operates office equipment such as adding machine, calculator, copying machine or other machines requiring no special previous training.
• Types a variety of documents from verbal instruction, written, or voice recorded dictation.
• Collects, receipts, counts and deposits money.
• Calculates benefits, etc., using basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Posts records of transactions, attendance, etc., and writes reports.
• May compile records and reports for supervisor.
• May operate a VDT (Visual Terminal Display) using a set of standard commands, screens, menus and help instructions to enter, access and utilize software to maintain data and run routine reports.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Knowledge of office procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to operate the common types of office equipment related to the job.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
No prior experience required. This is the entry level classification in this series.

Employer:

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation

Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305