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LACO is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our office in Eureka.
LACO Associates is a growing engineering firm focusing on Education, Industrial/Commercial, Public Works, Tribal, and Environmental Compliance markets. Our team consists of Planners, Civil and Geotechnical Engineers, Surveyors, Engineering Geologists, Environmental Scientists, and Special Inspectors. LACO was founded in 1954 in beautiful Eureka, California and has since expanded throughout Northern California. Our team members love the Northern California region and have the desire to further LACO's mission to advance the quality of life for generations to come.
This position interacts daily with clients and coworkers and should be filled by an individual who enjoys engaging with others.
Please apply online by submitting your resume and letter of interest at the link below.
For more information on LACO, please visit our website (www.lacoassociates.us), Facebook, Instagram, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn.
Candidate must be able to pass pre-employment background check and must have acceptable driving record.
We are looking for someone who is available between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary functional duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant include:
Answer a multi-line-phone system and direct calls
Serve as a facilitator who may coordinate deadlines and either handle them directly or through others
Systematically and thoughtfully manage various errands
Print, bind, and deliver professional documents with very meticulous attention to detail
Establish a systematic method for self and others to track time commitments and the completion of tasks/maintain calendars
Coordinate and make arrangements for conferences, meetings, and events
Follow an organized filing/management process for electronic and paper documents and mail sorting
Add value through understanding the work processes, resources, structure, and business of the firm
Learn and maintain knowledge of appropriate practice/industry groups and client/project history
Identify and develop relationships with key internal and external client contacts
Availability to occasionally work late hours to meet strict deadlines
EXPERIENCE
At least two or more years of experience as an Administrative Assistant/Secretary or Customer Service related industry
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Time Management
Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
General knowledge of FedEx, UPS, USPS shipping/mailing methods
Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
Ability to navigate Internet and Intranet and to use technical equipment
Superior customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to solve multidimensional problems and meet a wide variety of challenges
Ability to make sound judgement calls to meet the needs of the firm and provide flexibility to rapidly changing priorities
Reading comprehension with ability to communicate research to other team members
Apply Online: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=98890d1f-2673-4416-b519-52f06ee8bb40&ccId=19000101000001&jobId=293032&source=CC2&lang=enUS
