Senior Administrative Assistant

Job DescriptionThe Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide complex administrative and clerical support to the Transportation Departments administrative and planning activities.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : Answering multi-line phone system, fielding questions, distributing messages, and directing requests to the appropriate staffProviding customer service to the Agencys membership, public, and staffCopying, scanning, assembling, and distributing documentsSupporting committee and / or staff meetingsMaintaining databasesCreating, formatting, reviewing, and posting items on the Agency Intranet and InternetCoordinating travel arrangements and reimbursements in accordance with federal, State, and Agency regulations and guidelinesMaintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, assisting in the coordination of special events, and resolving scheduling conflictsComposing, reviewing, and formatting correspondence, presentations, agenda items, documents, and reportsAdhering to records management guidelinesCommunicating with elected officials, committee members, varying levels of staff from management to entry-level, and the general publicServing as a representative of the department and Agency and attending meetings as neededRequired SkillsAbility to operate a variety of office equipmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalFunctional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ExcelExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentDetail-oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments / tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of workRequired Education and ExperienceWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months / one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalence;

or a total of 2 years of job-related experience total in lieu of the advanced study.At least one year of job-related experienceStarting SalaryMinimum of $45,736.

00 annuallyNCTCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development.

NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.

Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.

The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities.

The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation.NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during a military service career.

All qualified veterans are invited to apply.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer / program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em loyment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.Background Check and Drug Testing : All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed.

NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify : The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.