Administrative Assistant - Glendive

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support the Glendive Office! This position serves as an Administrative Assistant within the District and Area offices. The role provides general administrative support and customer service for staff and the public. Duties include helping permit applicants, answering questions, and directing inquiries to the right staff. The position also offers cross‑administrative support to other groups within the district to keep information and tasks moving smoothly. The role supports payroll and personnel tasks, such as participating in orientation, completing I‑9/E‑Verify steps, entering training records, and reviewing timesheets for accuracy. It also helps with records management, access control, meeting and event setup, and keeping the office organized and supplied. The general working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position generally covers MDT’s core public hours. The position reports to the District Executive Services Manager and does not supervise other employees.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich at julrich@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Benefits apply on first day of employment

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.