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Arlington, VA
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description
Are you seeking a professional career supporting development of overseas infrastructure projects that advance the shared strategic interests of the U.S. and international partners? We are seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist position for the Information Resource Center (IRC) of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The Specialist will perform critical clerical and administrative tasks, including receptionist responsibilities. These duties include staffing and operating two (2) USTDA reception areas, receiving incoming visitors and telephone calls, greeting and assisting visitors professionally, issuing visitor badges, receiving and logging facilities requests
Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in a professional office environment as a support assistant or receptionist, or equivalent position
Experience handling phone calls, emails, and mail, serving as the point of contact for internal and external communication
Experience collecting, sorting, and distributing incoming mail
Ability to maintain records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information
Ability to ensure appropriate mailing and/or shipping of packages, letters, etc.
Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and greeting high level
guests
Experience creating and distributing correspondence, reports, and other documents
Experience providing general office support like various administrative tasks, data entry, filing, and customer service
Experience with upkeep and setting up of all conference and training rooms
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Ability to manage the receptionist area
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with various individuals
Proficiency in office software and equipment
Physical ability to move large number of files and/or file boxes
High School diploma required, higher education preferred
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.
Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in a professional office environment as a support assistant or receptionist, or equivalent position
Experience handling phone calls, emails, and mail, serving as the point of contact for internal and external communication
Experience collecting, sorting, and distributing incoming mail
Ability to maintain records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information
Ability to ensure appropriate mailing and/or shipping of packages, letters, etc.
Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and greeting high level
guests
Experience creating and distributing correspondence, reports, and other documents
Experience providing general office support like various administrative tasks, data entry, filing, and customer service
Experience with upkeep and setting up of all conference and training rooms
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Ability to manage the receptionist area
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with various individuals
Proficiency in office software and equipment
Physical ability to move large number of files and/or file boxes
High School diploma required, higher education preferred
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.
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