Administrative Assistant I

Company: Chickasaw Nation Industries
Location: Richland
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.SUMMARYThe Administrative Specialist I provides a broad range of administrative support services for the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Pacific Northwest Site Office. This position handles a broad range of administrative support services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.Provides a broad range of administrative support services in functional areas that include administrative services.Maintains accurate and accessible electronic and hardcopy files.Answers telephones and takes telephone messages.Schedules and supports meetings/video conferencing.Processes incoming and outgoing mail.Processes incoming actions and correspondence received by email, mail, or in person.Prepares and process emails, letters and memorandums.Requires knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and other Office of Science and DOE information systems.Scans correspondence and maintains records.Performs SharePoint use, entry, uploads, etc. (scanned materials, actions, edits, etc.).Supports basic inventory and logistics efforts, as time allows.Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEMust have relevant education and administrative support experience in a professional business environment as specified below, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other DOE Office of Science, DOE information systems and legacy administrative systems as required.Administrative Specialist I - (Associate's Degree and a minimum 1-year relevant experience)CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONJOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESStrong working knowledge of DOE correspondence rules, policies and proceduresStrong working knowledge of the principles and concepts of information governance to control a variety of DOE internal and external correspondence at various stagesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate grammatical skills at a professional levelAbility to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and coworkers, as well as, a wide range of people with diverse backgroundsAbility to identify problems and to use sound judgmentAbility to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignmentsAbility to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretionProven ability to exemplify professional behavior, dignity and excellence and to maintain high standards under pressure Excellent organizational skills with ability to pay close attention to detailsAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritiesSkilled in planning and setting up room requirements for events and meetingsExcellent customer service skills with ability to apply good listening skills and to handle unusual or complex situations with a calm and focused approachAbility to produce quality work, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding environmentAbility to be proactive, take initiative and accept accountability for assigned work functionsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.--Ability to effectively present information in one-one-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organizationMATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.--Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.*MONIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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