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Engineering Office Assistant 2

Salary

$49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually

Location

Sioux City - 51101 - Woodbury County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00662

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

9/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Jessica Felix, [email protected]

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office in Sioux City, Iowa, is looking to hire anEngineering Office Assistant 2to help support the District Engineer and District leadership for items such as human resources, asset management, computer software application support, and day-to-day functions in the office.

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission isMaking Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Shift Requirements: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary; some travel (primarily for training or meetings)

As an Engineering Office Assistant, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

+ Serves as principal assistant to the District Management Staff, including but not limited to District Engineer, Assistant District Engineer, District Construction Engineer, and District Maintenance Manager.

+ Plans, coordinates, and organizes office activities and flows of communications for the District Management Staff.

+ Serves as lead worker for other administration staff and coordinates and directs workloads as assigned.

+ Maintains confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.

+ Supports District supervisory functions such as performance evaluations, staff actions, out-of-state travel requests, and processing system access.

+ Lead person in the district to work with the Office of Purchasing and administer and audit payments

+ Create and maintain databases to be used for analysis, tracking, and monitoring a variety of business functions.

+ Establish and maintain vendor accounts for outside services for the district office.

+ Serve as the first contact with the public for inquiries on the services provided or assets that are maintained.

+ Operate computer programs such as Workday, Microsoft Office applications, and internally developed software programs.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

+ Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewedhere. (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/human-resources/employee-benefits-programs/employee-benefits-overview)

+ Opportunities for professional growth and development.

+ Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

+ Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

+ Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

+ Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:[email protected].

Reasonable accommodation such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

+ All of the following (a and b):

+ Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency; and

+ A total of five years of full-time experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials; or administrative support in inventory management, training programs, administrative recordkeeping or closely related areas.

+ A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

+ Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Engineering Office Assistant 1 or three years of full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/EngineeringOfficeAssistant2-04381.pdf)

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Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

+ Yes - I understand and agree.

+ No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate?IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials; or administrative support in inventory management, training programs, administrative recordkeeping or closely related areas?

+ Not applicable – I do not have a high school diploma or GED

+ Less than three years of the required work experience in the specified areas

+ Three years to less than five years of the required work experience in the identified areas

+ Five or more years of the required work experience in the identified areas

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Do you have a TOTAL of five years of post high school education in any field or full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials; or administrative support in inventory management, training programs, administrative recordkeeping or closely related areas? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

+ Yes - I have the five years total

+ I do not have the five years total

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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Engineering Office Assistant 1 or three years of full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials?

+ I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee and have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Engineering Office Assistant 1 or three years of full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials.

+ I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee BUT DO NOT have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Engineering Office Assistant 1 or three years of full-time work experience in highway design, maintenance, construction, or materials.

+ I am not a current permanent State of Iowa employee

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Address

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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