Administrative Assistant 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$48,500–$75,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Policies, Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Ariba, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Editing, Establish Priorities, Facilities Engineering, Follow Through, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Oracle Applications, Order Supplies, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procurement Management, Property Management, Staff Training, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) (fka Visual Studio Team System / VSTS ), Web Design, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

3 days ago

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Administrative Assistant 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Administrative Assistant 3 ($48,500 - $75,000)

We are looking for a motivated, customer service focused, and experienced individual to provide professional business and administrative support to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering (PFE) Division Office at Technical Area-55. Incument will provide administrative support for a wide variety of generalized office-related activities. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to: tracking and conveying messages; tracking and disseminating internal and external correspondence; maintaining electronic and hardcopy files; coordinating calendars, schedules, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements; ordering supplies; training of other administrative staff, and serving as a resource for staff regarding established administrative policies and procedures.

Administrative Assistant 4 ($59,200 - $91,600)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the incumbent should be an excellent problem-solver and be able to anticipate challenges and obstacles and tactfully resolve them while providing high-level professional administrative support to the division, group level management and division members. While executing your responsibilities, you will consistently maintain a professional office atmosphere, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy, initiative, versatility, tact, and confidentiality. Incumbent will work closely with the PFE Business Operations Team in creating and maintaining a team environment marked by close cooperation, adaptability, and a willingness to provide support where needed while serving as a point of contact and resource for PFE Division.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Administrative Support

Demonstrated ability providing administrative support for a wide variety of generalized office-related activities. Experienced with coordinating calendars and meetings, schedules, meeting logistics, disseminating correspondences, tracking and conveying messages, answering phone calls and emails, tracking and disseminating internal and external correspondences, and serve as a resource for staff.

Organization and Time Management

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and follow-through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines, with frequent interruptions, and changing priorities in a dynamic and fluid working environment. Demonstrated record of dependability, availability, attendance, and punctuality.

Business Systems

Ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite (particularly with Outlook, Excel, and Word) and with Oracle business systems, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Ariba, etc. Experience working with Visitor and Guest agreements and subcontracts.

Communication

Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills while interacting effectively with people throughout the organization hierarchy and in partnership with internal support organizations. Grammatical proficiency, formatting, and editing capabilities expected at this level.

Additional Job Requirements for Administrative Assistant 4:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: highly proficient in the preparation and formatting of correspondence, reports, and/or presentations. Demonstrated experience working with sensitive information. Ability to independently interpret data and information. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple and conflicting complex issues in a manner that fosters institutional values and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated experience in specialized functions, such as webpage development and oversight, executing high-level procurements, property management, space management, high-profile meeting scheduling/logistics, and monitoring training expiration.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a High School Diploma and 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a High School Diploma and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Fundamental knowledge of LANL administrative support operations
Active Q Clearance

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Along with your résumé, include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

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