Clerical Assistant

HRUCKUS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,231 - 31,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

A veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Clerical Assistant to provide temporary staff support services. Responsibilities include answering calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, and handling correspondence. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of clerical experience and proficiency in data entry and basic accounting functions. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $17.59 to $22.95 an hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative role.
• Experience with office administrative tasks such as scheduling, mail handling, and filing.
• Proficiency in typing and data entry.
• Experience with basic accounting functions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle inquiries.
• Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, and workflow.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mailings.
• Maintain filing systems and compile records of office activities.
• Type documents and correspondence.
• Check and enter data, and update and maintain databases.
• Control basic accounting functions.
• Monitor and order office supplies.

Skills

Client intake coordination

Treatment program coordination

Case monitoring

Typing proficiency

Data entry

Basic accounting functions

Job description

This range is provided by HRUCKUS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.59/hr - $22.95/hr

Veteran Firm Seeking a Clerical Assistant 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 a Clerical Assistant role for the District of Columbia – Department of Health in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate is a DMV resident with 2-4 years of experience in client intake, treatment program coordination, and case monitoring.

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

Thanks,

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary

bHRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Clerical Assistant to provide temporary staff support services to the DC Department of Health.

Position Description

The Clerical Assistant will perform a variety of office support tasks, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, and handling correspondence. The role also involves data entry, database maintenance, and basic accounting functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle inquiries.
• Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, and workflow.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mailings.
• Maintain filing systems and compile records of office activities (photocopying, scanning, etc.).
• Type documents and correspondence.
• Check and enter data, and update and maintain databases.
• Control basic accounting functions such as checking invoices and managing petty cash.
• Monitor and order office supplies.

Position Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative role.
• Experience with office administrative tasks such as scheduling, mail handling, and filing.
• Proficiency in typing and data entry.
• Experience with basic accounting functions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Details

• Job Title: Clerical Assistant
• Location: 2201 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC 20006
• Job Duration: 1-year contract with a high possibility for extension
• Pay Range: $17.59 to $22.95 an hour

This pay range reflects the current Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Clerical Assistants in Washington, DC for 2025. The minimum represents the entry-level SCA wage. The maximum includes both the highest grade clerical 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.