Administrative Assistant I

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Provides administrative and clerical support to assigned group.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical and administrative duties including typing documents, correspondence and reports for assigned department. Composes and initiates routine correspondence and memoranda. Edits and proofs documents for grammar, spelling, and clarity of expression, organization, and conformance to company specifications. Proofs art or graphics and verifies that art and text agree.
• Enters data from various sources to maintain and update various databases and spreadsheets. Ensures data integrity by verifying input and calculations.
• Creates, runs and distributes standard and customized periodic reports, to communicate follow-up requirements and to summarize reports, etc.
• Works with assigned team to develop and maintain standard templates, descriptions and sections of presentations to maximize efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors. Answers basic questions and provides information. Takes accurate phone and verbal messages and ensures that messages are delivered in a timely manner
• Maintains organized computer and/or hard copy files for easy identification and retrieval.
• Maintains inventory of departmental office supplies. Prepares purchase requests for above items and coordinates with purchasing department.
• Occasionally schedules & maintain calendar of meetings & travel itineraries. Occasionally coordinates associated arrangements. Occasionally plans, coordinates and makes arrangements for on-site and offsite Conferences, meetings and special events. Ensures accurate and timely communication to involved parties.
• Assists others in facility / office as needed. May assist with departmental human resource functions, which may include preparation of confidential personnel information and new hire orientation.
• Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments. Asks for direction whenever events don't unfold as previously discussed. Uses judgement in order to plan and organize work to achieve pre-determined individual and departmental goals.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Spends most of time in an office environment.
• Occasional visits to plant areas.
• Possible Work Hazards: Must take care in moving or lifting office supplies. Infrequent exposure to plant hazards including noise, heavy equipment, chemicals and fumes.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma or GED with a clear understanding of general math and the ability to read, write and comprehend written and verbal English.
• One to three years internal or directly related experience with knowledge of departmental function, terminology and interrelationships.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Some knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• PC skills with strong working knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel / Access, and other departmental software programs.
• Ability to maintain spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments.
• Must demonstrate ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with interruptions and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.