Office Assistant: Geneva

Peak Performers is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Office Assistant to provide essential administrative support to engineering staff in Geneva, NY. This role involves managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, supporting a collaborative team responsible for reviewing plans, permits, and water-quality documentation.

Who You’ll Work With

A New York State public health agency focused on protecting communities from environmental health risks and promoting safe, healthy living conditions statewide.

The Peak Performers Difference

• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Our employees may participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• We pay weekly through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.
  
  

Major Duties

• Support engineering staff with data entry, receiving/cataloging plans, and drafting form letters.
• Assist customers at the public walk-up window with applications, permits, and payments.
• Answer incoming calls, triage inquiries, and respond to emails.
• Receive and print water-quality reports and enter data into the DOH database.
• Provide office coverage during staff vacations, sick leave, and lunch breaks.
• Distribute incoming mail, maintain filing systems, and perform general office duties.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Professionalism when handling public inquiries.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Work authorization without future sponsorship requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with CEH specific programs (SDWIS, eHIPS).
• Experience handling payments or public-facing customer service.
• Prior administrative experience in government or engineering environments.
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Pay Rate: $23/hour
• Contract Length: Through March 2027 with potential for extension.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM.
• Parking: Free parking available.
• Training: Assignment-specific training will be provided on the job.
  
  

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.??

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.??

Custom Job ID: 27-NY-PO3011.1