Administrative Assistant III

HRUCKUS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

A veteran-owned consulting firm is seeking experienced Administrative Assistants for the DC Department of Health. Candidates should have 1-5+ years of experience in administrative roles, particularly within government settings, and be proficient in financial management and procurement procedures. This position offers a competitive pay range of $22.00 to $30.20 per hour, with eligibility for benefits and potential contract extension.

Qualifications

• 1 – 5+ years of administrative experience.
• Basic foundation of administrative concepts and practices.
• General knowledge of Federal or District Government Procurement procedures.
• Proficiency with current Windows Applications and online computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of administrative procedures related to financial management.
• Recommend changes in administrative policies and install new procedures.
• Assist in preparation and processing of procurement documents.
• Operate current Windows Applications to manage information.

Skills

Administrative experience in government procedures

Financial management knowledge

Knowledge of Federal procurement procedures

Proficiency in Windows applications

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking Administrative Assistants for an Onsite Assignment in Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I lead a Veteran‑owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain, and IT Staffing.

We seek to fill Administrative Assistant roles for the District of Columbia – Department of Health in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate is a DMV resident with 1‑5+ years of administrative experience in government administrative procedures, financial management, and procurement processes.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka
Principal Consultant
www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary

HRUCKUS is looking for experienced Administrative Assistants to provide temporary staff support services to the DC Department of Health.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant will apply a wide variety of administrative procedures related to financial management, budgetary controls, and procurement. This role involves recommending changes in administrative policies, devising and installing procedures, and foreseeing administrative problems and requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of administrative procedures dealing with financial management and budgetary controls.
• Utilize a foundation of administrative concepts to recommend changes in administrative policies and install new procedures and office practices.
• Use general knowledge of Federal or District Government Procurement procedures to assist in the preparation and processing of documents.
• Operate current Windows Applications and online computer systems to enter, search, and print information (e.g., vouchers, requisitions, actions).

Position Requirements

• 1 – 5+ years of administrative experience.
• Basic foundation of administrative concepts and practices.
• General knowledge of Federal or District Government Procurement procedures.
• Proficiency with current Windows Applications and online computer systems.

Details

• Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Levels I‑III)
• Location: 2201 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, D.C. 20006
• Job Duration: 1‑year contract with a high possibility for extension
• Pay Range: $22.00 to $30.20 an hour

This pay range reflects the current Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Administrative Assistants in Washington, DC for 2025. The minimum represents the entry‑level SCA wage. The maximum includes both the highest grade administrative assistant wage plus the federally required Health & Welfare (H&W) benefit, capped at $5.36/hour.

• Employees enrolling in benefits receive the SCA wage plus the value of employer‑sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid leave), with the employer contribution capped at the current SCA H&W rate. If benefit costs exceed this cap, the employee may elect to pay the difference.
• Employees who decline employer‑sponsored benefits may receive a higher hourly rate, up to the posted maximum, with H&W paid as additional taxable compensation.
• All rates and benefit offerings comply with federal SCA law and District regulations.

Actual pay within this range depends on assignment level, experience, and benefit selection/enrollment. All administrative SCA roles also include eligibility for paid sick leave, paid holidays, and other required leave per law.