Administrative Specialist

Requisition ID:  281650

• Relocation Authorized:  None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $51,240 - $79,990 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work independently to provide administrative support of a responsible and confidential nature. Works independently to help ensure the smooth functioning of a department or project. Duties require accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, and knowledge of protocol. Anticipates changing priorities and problems. You will join a team focused on delivering exceptional value to our Department of Energy customer through strong values, leadership behaviors, and inclusiveness.

This position is a full-time role located in the Richland, Washington project office, and works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. #LI-KL1
 

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of administrative duties of either a general or a specialized nature through research, analysis, and coordination with other functions and disciplines.
• Follow up to ensure completion of actions.
• Coordinate requests from client, manager(s), and staff.
• Prepare and proofread standard forms, correspondence, reports, etc.
• Keep abreast of key issues, commitments, and priorities of manager(s).
• Independently anticipate problems/changing priorities and alert manager(s) as appropriate.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Coordinate meetings, arrange for facilities, equipment, and refreshments.
• Independently maintain calendar for responsible manager(s).
• Work overtime as requested by