Administrative Assistant

Department:BI-AS Acquisition Srvcs

Location:Carlsbad, NM

Be part of the nation-s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking anAdministrative Assistantto join our Acquisition Services team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Not a remote position

The successful candidate will support the Administrative Services function. The Administrative Assistant will perform routine administrative duties including answering phones, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, assisting with internal and external correspondence, meeting minutes, coordinating records, tracking commitments, updating calendars, and preparing reports.

The position requires ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of management, employees, and job applicants. Must exercise good judgement, discretion, and professionalism in all matters. A strong command of office software and technical proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is necessary along with document and file organization skills, time management, multitasking, adaptability and flexibility aptitude.

Non-Exempt Grade 24-26

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Associate-s degree with two (2) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, or

• High School diploma or GED plus four (4) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role (e.g. Legal Secretary) is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory. Proficiency in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Documentum, and digital communication skills (e.g. Teams) are a plus.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with confidential, legal, and business sensitive information is preferred

• Proficiency in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Documentum, and digital communication skills (e.g. Teams) are a plus.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:

• Coverage on date of hire

• Surgical concierge service

• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*

• Relocation assistance*

• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement program

• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions

• Company paid short term disability

• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)

• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%

• Voluntary benefits of:

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

• Long-term disability program

• Health and Flexible savings accounts

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

*These benefits vary by position.

Minimum salary $52,255 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate-s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.