Driver Fitness Administrative Assistant 2

Driver Fitness Administrative Assistant 2

Salary

$50,398.40 - $74,068.80 Annually

Location

Ankeny - 50021 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00409

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Angela Pinegar - Angela.Pinegar@iowadot.us

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Job Description

Driver Fitness Administrative Assistant 2 - MVD Training & Programming

Motor Vehicle Division - Policy & Partnerships Bureau

The Iowa Department of Transportation is committed to our mission: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. The Driver Fitness Program plays an essential role in maintaining roadway safety while ensuring fair, consistent, and customer-focused processes for Iowans impacted by medical, vision, and crash-related driver review requirements.

We are seeking a Driver Fitness Administrative Assistant 2 to provide essential administrative and customer service support for the Driver Fitness Program. Responsibilities include reviewing reports, processing documentation, ensuring compliance with policies, managing workflows, and facilitating communication among field offices, medical providers, law enforcement, partner agencies, and the public.

Location: Ankeny, with Remote Work Available

Shift Requirements: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional in-state travel.

This role requires strong decision-making ability, careful application of law and policy, and effective communication with customers, field offices, medical providers, law enforcement, and internal partners.

• Processing Driver Fitness reports & applying record actions
• Supporting field staff with their driver fitness inquiries
• Maintain Driver Fitness workflows and documentation
• Providing program coordination & support to the Driver Fitness Program Manager

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Ability to analyze complex information and apply statute, rule, and program policy.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting medical or technical information (preferred but not required).
• Excellent judgment, documentation accuracy, and customer service focus.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

NOTICE: This position is a covered position under the REAL ID Act of 2005, 49 U.S.C. § 30301 note, as further defined in 6 CFR Part 37. Any applicant selected for employment in this position must have a valid driver's license and submit to and pass a background check of the form and content required by 6 CFR 37.45.

What we offer YOU:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
• 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 view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at amy.weerheim@iowadot.us.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
• 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 course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

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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.

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.

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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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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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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in any field? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness)?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in any field
• Less than 12 months of the administrative support work identified
• 12 months or more of the administrative support work identified

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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in any field AND/OR full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
• Less than five years of the combined education and/or experience
• Five years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee- executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee
• I do not have any experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa
• Less than 12 months of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa
• 12 months or more of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa

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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/