Administrative Assistant – Dock Support / Data Entry – MOBILE, AL AREA: Parsons Corporation
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Administrative Assistant – Dock Support / Data Entry – MOBILE, AL AREA Description Parsons–Bring Your Full Talents to Work Every Day! ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS – DATA ENTRY – DOCK / PORT LOCATION SUPPORT Parsons is actively seeking top talent! POSITION OVERVIEW: Parsons is actively supporting the Gulf Oil Spill Recovery Effort and is looking for individuals skilled in Microsoft Suite (Excel, MS Word) and other administrative functions such as scanning, record keeping, managing phones, etc. These positions are in field locations – docks, trailers, temporary structures, boathouses, and similar.
The abilility to function in high traffic, busy work areas is needed.
POSITION OVERVIEW : In accordance with established procedures, performs a variety of routine and non-routine administrative, clerical, data collection, and report writing tasks specific to the group assigned.
Receives direction from immediate supervisor in completing non-routine assignments.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Gathers statistics and general data; reviews and combines this information into established reports for use within and outside the unit.
May develop new reports or revise existing reports, as directed.
Such reports may be in spreadsheet or graphical formats, or narrative-style word processing.
May be responsible for verifying data gathered, such as matching supplier invoices against file copies.
Distributes reports as directed by immediate supervisor.
Reviews time reports to verify accuracy of hours worked and Job#/WBS charges.
Follows up to ensure timely processing of corrections.
Maintains employee directory and related data pertaining to employees assigned to the unit, including company resumes.
Tracks paid-time-off hours charged and maintains schedule of future hours to be taken.
Originates correspondence and reports not requiring the personal attention of immediate supervisor.
Answers telephone, taking and relaying messages.
Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.
May establish and maintain records of equipment, including a log of equipment service dates.
May initiate requests for service.
May obtain basic data for completion of the unit's overhead budget and prepare associated recurring reports.
May produce preliminary reconciliation as appropriate.
May coordinate physical space requirements for the assigned unit.
Initiates requests for PCs and telephones, and updates Corporate Directory as appropriate.
May work closely with immediate supervisor in tracking timeliness of performance appraisals and preparing documents related to personnel actions.
May periodically prepare an occupancy report by project or gather information to complete staffing reports for the unit and/or several projects, as directed by immediate supervisor.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
QualificationsPREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to function in construction site/ temporary trailor conditions is needed; Ability to adapt to changing conditions, variety of personalities and rustic atmosphere a must; Excellent skills in MS Excel, Word and similar programs; Ability to work long hours, weekends as needed; Flexible work style, attitude, is key. This program is a reactive, emergency response environement and is subject to rapidly changing directives.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
Additionally, a demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and the utilization of MS Windows and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, is required.
A working knowledge of company policies and procedures is preferred.
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at http://www.parsons.com/careers to requisition 03584.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $2.
9 billion in 2009, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust.
We surmount the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe.
Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate varied facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients' needs for more than 60 years.
With nearly 12,000 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while maintaining our uncompromising principles of safety, quality, integrity, diversity, innovation and sustainability.
Administrative Assistant – Dock Support / Data Entry – MOBILE, AL AREA: Parsons Corporation
Company: Parsons Corporation
Relevant Work Experience: 5-10 Years Experience
Job Status: Full-Time, Employee