| Administrative Assistant (SKS-218) |
| ID: | SKS-218 | Location: | Lenexa | Program: | SEE |
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| Wage/Hr: | $16.20 | Hours/Week: | 40 hours per week | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in a commutable distance to the Lenexa, KS EPA Region 7 Office. |
Qualifications:Minimum of 3 year(s) of experience in Communication, Business, Education, Journalism or related discipline would be acceptable as a substitute for the educational requirement OR BA/BS Degree - Strong communication skills, written and verbal, ability to think analytically and work independently as well as a member of the team.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS OneDrive, Adobe, Copying Machine, Scanner
Duties:1)To assist the EPA staff with administrative office, budget, and internal control issues. 2) To assist EPA staff with meetings with regional representatives, other regions, state or federal officials, or other designated stakeholders.3) To provide outreach to Agency staff and external groups. 4) To monitor document submissions and develop and/or implement document tracking systems. 5) Other duties as assigned. - To monitor document submissions and develop and/or implement document tracking systems. To support the office in its monitoring of data which would include tracking document submissions, contacting various stakeholders to verify reports, conduct data quality assurance and conduct data entry. To participate in development of data systems to assist in tracking budget/finance/internal control accomplishments. 40%
- To respond to inquiries from EPA offices outside R7, state or federal officials, and the public. To track regional budget execution, finance status and internal control progress. To draft reports on work progress or special issues. 20%
- To assist EPA staff with meetings with regional representatives, other regions, state or federal officials, or other designated stakeholders. To assist in the coordination of conferences, meetings and compliance assistance briefings. To assist with logistics such as room arrangements, hotel reservations, and preparing conference attendees lists and mailings. 20%
- To provide outreach to Agency staff and external groups. To develop and distribute notices to Agency staff and external groups. To construct charts, tables, graphs and PowerPoint presentations. To present the Agency's message clearly to the public at career or health fairs, or similar events. 10%
- Other duties as assigned. Provides technical/administrative assistance to ORA and IOD. 10%
Other:- Training on new computer software
- Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.