Seasonal Admin
La Porte, IN, US, 46350
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This role ensures consistent front-office operations by managing the lobby, welcoming and directing guests, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling conference rooms for internal and external meetings, and resetting and maintaining those spaces. The position also provides general administrative support to all departments within the complex.
Location:
This position is with INDOT's LaPorte District.
Pay Rate:
This position pays an hourly rate of $16.24.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Performs clerical work associated with INDOT Divisions as needed (i.e., open/sort mail, compose/edit correspondence relative to assigned work, maintain files, data entry, screens and directs telephone calls, and serves as receptionist for division office); acts as customer service representative as needed, fielding customer service calls with superior customer service.
- Maintains and organizes files and databases related to tracking customer requests, investigations and systems responses, etc.
- Researches and responds to inquiries and special projects and prepares reports.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Considerable computer skills with Microsoft Office Software preferred.
- Basic knowledge of agency's programs, practices, policies, procedures, objectives and goals of standard administration positions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; write letters, papers, and reports; handle sensitive and face-to-face inquiries and contacts with the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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