JOB DESCRIPTION
Office Associate (Construction Management)Under general supervision perform office administrative support work of considerable difficulty associated with construction management activities.Office Associate (Construction Management)Essential Functions:
Performs office administrative support work of considerable variety that requires independent judgment; schedules and prepares agenda of meetings; sorts, processes and distributes mail; answers/screens telephone calls; photocopying, scanning and filing of records; answer questions requiring knowledge of District and departmental activities, rules, policies and procedures; prepare correspondence, memos, minutes of meetings and other documents; maintain records and files; effective and consistent communications with contractors/suppliers; maintain accounting records of appropriations and expenditures; knowledge of purchase requisitions and purchase orders; collect, update and maintain information within Oracle as required for project tracking.Additional Responsibilities:
May assist in budget preparation; maintains employee records; requisitions supplies; performs related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS
Office Associate (Construction Management)Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalent, AND four (4) years of administrative support experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of office support methods, practices and equipment; good knowledge of Microsoft Office products; good knowledge of office management principles and practices; good knowledge of records retention; considerable skill in operating office equipment (50 NWPM); considerable skill in filing and maintaining complex records; considerable skill in preparing reports; considerable skill with accounting principles and mathematics; ability to work independently without specific instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District employees and the public.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.Employees of MSD must have a "Meets Expectations" on their current performance review.ABOUT US
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!
