Administrative Assistant I

North Dakota State Government
Bismarck, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

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Drivers License Division, Bismarck, ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $3,293 / month

Summary of Work


At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As an administrative assistant in our Drivers License Division, you will be a supportive force and an integral team member, keeping office operations organized and efficient. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. They will have previous experience working in an office environment, performing administrative tasks, and providing support to coworkers. The ability to multitask, manage complex schedules, and meet changing deadlines is essential to the position. Your duties will include:

  • Provide technical and administrative assistance to division managers and division personnel.
  • Schedule rooms for meetings and enter work requests for facility management.
  • Coordinate in and out oout-of-stateel including lodging and transportation.
  • Serve as backup for mail and cash-receipting processes.
  • Reconcile cash-receivable reports to meet audit standards.
  • Serve as the division’s Records Management Coordinator.
  • Coordinate forms inventory for the division.
  • Assist with claims for payment, activity management, and medical statistic reports.
  • Backup for supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires an associate degree with major coursework in office support or business or office education, and
  • One year of experience performing a variety of office support, clerical, or secretarial work.
  • Additional work experience performing office support, clerical, or secretarial duties may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, reference, and background checks.

Application Procedures


Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

  • Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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