Office Associate I Anticipated Vacancy - State of Maine : Job Details

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $17.04 - $23.52 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations Location: Augusta, ME Position Number: 02500-3082 Opening Date: October 23, 2024 Closing Date: November 6, 2024Job Description: This is an office and administrative support position for the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, located at MaineDOT's Headquarters in Augusta. This employee will be responsible for making independent decisions and carrying out a wide variety of complex clerical work in accordance with established processes and procedures. This person shall have the ability to identify the accuracy and completeness of the information that is presented for processing, identify additional items that may be necessary, and take steps to address those items. This position serves as the main line receptionist for Maintenance and Operations and answers all incoming calls for the Unit, sort and distributing mail, complete and process; journals, invoice payments, payments for eye exams/lens reimbursement, professional license renewals, speed zone submittals, submit Commission Record material, issue and distribute crossover permits, complete and process exemption certificates, monitor the units Outlook inbox, order office supplies, processing cell phone and business card requests, document scanning, and typing/distributing various documents or material. This individual will cross train on critical tasks of other clericals in order to serve as backup. To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex office support tasks that are similar in nature, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to established work assignments, priorities, and schedules. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, and Office Assistant II. Application Instructions: Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the Apply for this Opening/Apply Now button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. *If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-###-#### or via email at [email protected] Why join our team? No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto- Dirigo or I lead -as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.