Admin Assistant, Exec

Maryland Department of Transportation•Kent County, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as administrative support to the District Engineer (DE) for District 2, which encompasses Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Caroline counties. The main purpose of this position is to independently serve as coordinator for the DE and projects handled by the office. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the organization, policies, and programs under the DE's jurisdiction as well as knowledge of the DE's views and special interests. In addition, this senior administrative position ensures target dates for work of the DE's senior support staff (traffic, construction, maintenance, utilities, engineering systems, and administration) are completed as assigned. This position is also responsible for planning and implementing the organizational operations for the DE's Office and performing office management duties to maintain a continual flow of daily operations within the district. Communications are effectively managed regarding projects, programs, and associated issues. External customers served are those directly or indirectly affected by a project or initiative in the five counties comprising District 2. This includes private citizens, special interest groups, elected officials, state and local agencies, and other private and public stakeholders.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five years of experience in secretarial work.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland with less than four (4) points.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Serve as coordinator for the District Engineer (DE) and projects handled by the office.
Ensure target dates for work of the DE's senior support staff are completed as assigned.
Plan and implement organizational operations for the DE's Office.
Perform office management duties to maintain a continual flow of daily operations within the district.
Effectively manage communications regarding projects, programs, and associated issues.