JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under broad supervision, manages the administrative duties of the Office of Performance-Based Management and Research (OPMR). Prepares, processes, and distributes research project contracts, including requests for internal and external funding authorizations, according to established deadlines. Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date master files for each GDOT research project. Ensures the timely processing and payment of research invoices. Distributes research reports to internal and external customers.  Provides GDOT Library Support Services.  Supports general OPMR project, administrative, and implementation activities.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience organizing and coordinating meetings, facilities, and information for staff.
• Experience assisting and disseminating information to customers.
• General experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other internal or external customers.
• Ability to communicate accurate information and provide guidance to internal and external customers.
• Experience in receiving and responding to verbal communications in an appropriate manner.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to work and upholds high standards of ethical conduct.
• General knowledge of interrelationships among Department’s work units.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research related to project invoicing.
• Possesses the ability to reason and effectively and independently determine the appropriate resolution to problems.
• Ability to manage time effectively; adapt quickly to change; and perform repetitive tasks efficiently and effectively. 

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Bookkeeping and/or accounting related experience.
• Possesses good computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, SharePoint and other various computer programs.
• Experience running reports and queries.