Executive Staff Officer 3033971

Job ID 3033971
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 6129.00 To 6129.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt

Executive Office, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today

NDDOT Hiring Range: $6,129 / month

Job duties include:

Policy & Legislative Support

Monitor and update departmental policies; coordinate annual reviews.
Track legislation, prepare briefings/testimony, and summarize post-session impacts.
Training & Budget Administration

Manage the Executive Training Budget and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and coordinate statewide training for Administrative Assistants; provide recommendations based on trends and skill-gap analysis.
Maintain Level 2 procurement certification and handle purchasing and p-card reconciliation.
Administrative Operations

Manage meeting room scheduling and oversee Open Meetings compliance.
Track audit findings and support Audit Committee scheduling and documentation.
Provide backup support to the Executive Team’s administrative assistant.
Event & Conference Coordination

Lead project coordination for major departmental events (e.g., Transportation Conference).
Support AASHTO/WASHTO activities and participate in planning committees.
Special Projects & Other Duties

Manage special projects and perform administrative tasks as needed.
Handle confidential information with discretion.
Serve in roles such as Notary Public, digital accessibility lead, intranet/website support, and Title VI Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires seven years of work experience in high-level administrative support duties that included participation in the development, or modification, of major projects or procedures.
Work experience must reflect an ability to conduct research, provide analysis and interpretation of information, and prepare formal reports.
College-level course work in business administration, or a related field with course work reflecting the required abilities, may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for year basis.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment, and a criminal background check.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.