Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an administrative assistant to join our fast-growing, highly congenial workplace. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, and skilled in developing and maintaining workplace and customer relationships. PD Systems is a nationwide company that provides contracted services to the United States Government, specifically in power distribution, transportation, and vehicle and facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
• Maintains physical and digital filing systems.
• Answers phone calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel, schedules appointments, signs for incoming packages, and assists clients and other visitors.
• Responds to emails and other digital queries and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Manages calendars for senior staff, including making travel arrangements.
• An expert at Microsoft Office 365(Excell/Word/PPT)
• Drafts and edits letters, reports, and other documents.
• Inputs and updates information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepares meeting agendas and takes meeting minutes.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings, including room setup and catering.
• Uses Adobe to create and manipulate PDF documents.
• Operates and maintains office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Works with maintenance staff and outside vendors to ensure office equipment is in good working order and office supplies are always on hand.
• Research as requested and compiles and summarizes information for reports or presentations.
• Works closely with other administrative staff and supports other colleagues as needed.
• Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
• Ensures that deadlines are met and adapts to changing priorities.
• Presents a positive and professional image for the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to communicate well and to manage multiple assignments and people simultaneously
• 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach