Executive Assistant - Southeast District Regional Counsel's Office

Job Description:

Executive Assistant - Southeast District Regional Counsel's Office

Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Regional Counsel Office, Southeast District, 2675 North Main Street, Sikeston, Missouri

Why you’ll love this position:

The executive assistant performs standard, advanced and confidential secretarial duties requiring broad experience, skill and knowledge of department policies and practices for a department executive. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and maintain calendars, schedule meetings, gather files and related materials in preparation of meetings, and make travel arrangements.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and greet office visitors, determine whether visitors should be given access to specific individuals, and evaluate requests and routes inquiries to the appropriate department personnel.
• Type and format complex forms, letters, reports, and other materials, usually requiring familiarity with specialized terminology. Proper spelling, grammar, and formatting are expected.
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance, plan their distribution, and prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in office assistant or secretarial positions.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$41,685.12 per Year