AHTD - Classification Specifications

Office Administrative Assistant V - Grade X

 

Characteristics of Work

Under the supervision of the Division Head or District Engineer, this position is responsible for performing clerical functions and providing administrative information in the management and support of Division or District operations.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is an "at will" employer.

Applicable to Division Operations:

  • Assist Division management with special projects and reports.
  • Type correspondence, prepare and maintain personnel and correspondence records.
  • Collect, compile, or consolidate data and prepare various reports.
  • Maintain mailing lists, sort and distribute mail.
  • Prepare out of state travel requests, secure airline reservations and hotel accommodations when requested.

Applicable to District Operations:

  • Receive, route, and file all correspondence, payrolls, and reports from the Resident Engineers.
  • Type and distribute correspondence.
  • Maintain construction job files.
  • Provide clerical assistance to District management.
  • Check all residency payrolls and teleprocess to the Central Office.

Minimum Requirements

The educational equivalent to a high school diploma.  Demonstrated typing ability.  Knowledge and experience in office procedures. Thorough familiarity with the operation of personal computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with Departmental policies and procedures, and ability to operate various types of office equipment.

Applicable to Environmental, Equipment & Procurement, Planning & Research, Programs & Contracts, and State Aid Divisions:

A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.