Transportation Administrative Assistant - Upshur County

About the Department

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

Pay Grade 8

Position Duties

• 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 utilizes software to maintain data and run routine reports.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Annual Increment Pay    

Paid Vacation
 
Paid Holidays
 
Paid Sick Leave
 
Family Medical Leave
 
Leave Donation Program
 
Military Leave
 
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
 
Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities
 
Promotion Opportunities
 
Public Employees’ Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary.     The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary.  The Employer contributes 9%.

Agency Information

EmployerWest 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 Phone304-558-3111
Website https://transportation.wv.gov