Program Assistant

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a  Program Assistant to join the team in our Richmond, VA office. Position will be located in the central office of VDOT’s Maintenance Division.

Support services will be performed to include support of the Infrastructure Section to include Safety Rest Area Program, Environmental Stewardship, Policy, and Interstate Maintenance. These are essential services to support the goals and mission of the Section. Support for the infrastructure manager will be a main focus.  Services may include but are not limited to organizing information, creating briefs of information, note taking, technical writing, inspections, policy and program management, providing expertise and recommendations to CO/Field staff, training, and performance planning.  

AMT offers employee ownership, competitive salary, exemplary benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) matching plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible working conditions, educational assistance, in-house training programs, and more.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Candidate should have functional and technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook) at a high level of accomplishment.
• Be self-motivated and have experience to work independently to complete multiple assignments within established timelines.
• Experience in independent research, interpret, implement, and monitor policies and programs that aid in the delivery and continuous improvement of the maintenance program.
• Experience in communicating effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Experience in working to complete multiple assignments to meet established timelines.
• Experience in working in a team environment.
• Experience in conducting analysis on complex issues and develop analytical reports for a wide range of audiences.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in analyzing data and database management.
• Experience in a public administered program
• Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, or related field.
• Equivalent training/education may substitute for degree.

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.

Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage

• Dental/Vision

• 401(k)

• Short- and long-term disability

• College savings plan

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Training/Certifications