Administrative Assistant I

Performs simple administrative and staff support duties for the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares reports and presentation materials.
• Receives and responds to correspondence.
• Receives and directs visitors.
• Schedules meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions

COMPETENCIES

• Computer skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must possess knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Ability to operate a variety of office machines including a computer, photocopier, fax machine, Dictaphone, transcribing machine and 10 key calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee 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 and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.