Administrative Assistant II

Constellation Energy; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation, seeks an experienced administrative assistant to support management and staff. You will answer calls, manage calendars, handle mail, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare reports using MS Office.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma with 3+ years of office experience and strong organizational skills. The role offers hourly pay and opportunities within a large energy company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with at least 3 years of office experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer and screen telephone calls and monitor voicemail.
• Process daily mail and manage department calendars.
• Coordinate meetings and book travel arrangements.
• Maintain and organize department and project files.
• Prepare routine reports using MS Office applications.
• Provide support to management and staff as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine's fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity - enough to power approximately 27 million homes. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary: (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Performs a variety of administrative support duties to all levels of management and/or staff within a department. Answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages and monitors voicemail. Processes daily incoming and out-going mail. Manages calendars, coordinates meetings and books travel arrangements for one or more managers and staff. Maintains and organizes department and project files. Depending on level and experience, may prepare a variety of reports including weekly/monthly department status updates, routine project progress, business development activities and expense reports frequently using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. At the top level, provides work leadership and may day-to-day tasks to less experienced administrative assistants. May handle a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving administrative functions of the office and may handle confidential information, as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Journey-level knowledge of the job and company policies to complete routine and non-routine assignments.
• Proficient application of software, tools and department processes.
• Under general supervision, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities; produces quality results with work periodically reviewed.
• Decisions typically narrow in scope and may impact a task outcome or workflow of the team/work group.
• Completes tasks that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices for a single department or function.
• Works on semi-routine assignments.
• Normally follows established procedures for routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.
• Shares routine and non-routine information to identify needs and provide information.
• Majority of contact is internal and often involves coordination and collaboration between departments.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires minimum of 3 years' experience, including comprehensive knowledge of tools, software and other technologies.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with organizing and planning company events.

Salary Information

• Range - $27.37 to $36.27 / hour

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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