Administrative Assistant I

Ardent Eagle Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Eagle Solutions is seeking an administrative support professional to assist the Department of Commerce's Office of Space and Building Management. The role is 100% on-site at the Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, with a standard 40-hour work week and core hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST.

The compensation range is $20.91–$29.52 per hour, with potential adjustments during the interview process. Responsibilities include answering calls and emails, scheduling meetings, creating

Qualifications

• Approximately 1 to 4 years of experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, emails, and routine questions, while forwarding complex queries or requests to appropriate OSBM employees.
• Plan and schedule meetings and appointments.
• Create spreadsheets.
• Compose correspondence.
• Manage databases.
• Review correspondence composed by other OSBM employees to ensure proper grammar and punctuation before forwarding.
• Organize and maintain office files.
• Receive and disseminate information to OSBM employees.
• Perform other routine clerical duties.

Skills

Phone support

Scheduling

Data entry

Document review

Office software

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Overview

To provide administrative support services to the Office of Space and Building Management (OSBM) at the Department of Commerce (DOC).

Public Trust

To provide administrative support services to the Office of Space and Building Management (OSBM) at the Department of Commerce (DOC).

Background

The Office of Space and building Management provides a variety of facility support and infrastructure management services to the Department of Commerce, enabling the operating units to achieve their strategic goals.

Responsibilities

This position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines, and minimal computer programs.

• Answer phone calls, emails, and routine questions, while forwarding complex queries or requests to appropriate OSBM employees.
• Plan and schedule meetings and appointments.
• Create spreadsheets.
• Compose correspondence.
• Manage databases.
• Review correspondence composed by other OSBM employees to ensure proper grammar and punctuation before forwarding.
• Organize and maintain office files.
• Receive and disseminate information to OSBM employees.
• Perform other routine clerical duties.

Qualifications

Approximately 1 to 4 years of experience.

Education

Qualifications Commensurate With a HS Diploma (or Equivalent).

Location and Work Hours

This position is 100% on-site and requires daily reporting to the following location:

Department of Commerce

1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230.

This role is not eligible for remote or telework arrangements. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the worksite and be able to reliably report on-site as required.

This position follows a standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Employees are expected to be available during core business hours of 8:30am - 5.00 pm EST, with additional working hours scheduled outside of core hours as needed to fulfill the full work schedule.

The candidate must currently reside within commutable distance to the work location.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $20.91- $29.52 per hour. Compensation will be discussed in greater detail with candidates who advance in the interview process, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of qualifications and alignment with role requirements.

Compensation Disclaimer

The salary range provided for this position represents a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location, and contract requirements. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Benefits and EEO

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer