Overview
Administrative Assistant – Center of Excellence in Directed Energy (CEDE) Jobs in University Park, PA at Penn State University
Nature of Work
Responsible for a variety of clerical tasks, including welcoming customers and staff, answering calls for the engineering team, scheduling inspections for engineering technicians, managing financial records, and processing payments. This role also serves as a key liaison, coordinating communication between contractors and inspectors. Work is performed under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Essential Functions of Work
Dispatches and schedules technicians to inspections per the contractor’s needs, tracks the status of inspections, and ensures that inspections are completed. (30%)
Oversees financial records for projects ranging from under $25,000 to multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments for contractors and the State of Montana. (30%)
Maintains and updates information sheets for all Engineering Office files, ensuring they are readily available for review by the Engineering team and other departments. (10%)
Prepares and distributes monthly invoices, including those for development projects and inspection-related services. (2%)
Logs and tracks employee timesheets. (2%)
Reviews warranty calendar and notifies the City Engineer of projects nearing warranty completion. (1%)
Assists the City Engineer in formulating the yearly budget and manages each expense account. (5%)
Orders office supplies and furniture for the Engineering personnel. (10%)
Uses multiple computer programs and City multi-line phone system. (10%)
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of advanced secretarial work.
Demonstrated functional knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must possess a valid Montana driver’s license.
The employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid Notary Public certification within six months of being hired.
Requirements of Work
Knowledge of general office equipment.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Basic knowledge of general clerical work.
Basic human relations skills.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to become a Notary Republic.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent Customer Service
Mathematic Skills
Confidentiality
Computer Skills
Organizational Skills
Professional Communication Skills (both oral and written)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not supervise staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office like setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, crawl, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements in confined spaces. Must have the ability to perform heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at a time; the possession of hand/eye coordination sufficient to use office equipment and operate a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone and two-way radio; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.
Full-time Employee Benefits
The City of Great Falls offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employee including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time non-union employees. Union employees receive longevity pay. Optional plans are available for employees, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.
Title: Administrative Assistant – Center of Excellence in Directed Energy (CEDE)
Company: Penn State University
Location: University Park, PA
