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Administrative Assistant

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About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com


Job Description


BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:
Provides advanced level administrative and clerical support, typically in a specialized function or area to an assigned group including senior management.

Primary Duties/responsibilities:

  • Collects, compiles and reviews complex data and information for inclusion in reports and presentation materials
  • Works with assigned team to develop new and standard templates for departmental activities, reports and presentations to maximize efficiency and reduce turnaround time
  • Creates, runs and distributes standard and customized periodic reports. Prepares basic review /analysis of reports and provides summary and/or deviations to facilitate executive review
  • Maintains organized computer and/or hard copy files for easy identification and retrieval
  • Performs administrative duties, typically in a specialized function or area, including preparing documents, correspondence and reports for assigned departments
  • Composes and initiates correspondence and memoranda
  • Edits and proofs documents for grammar, spelling, and clarity of expression, organization, and conformance to company specifications. Proofs art or graphics and verifies that art and text agree
  • Answers questions via phone or email independently and provides accurate and timely information or technical guidance
  • Enters data from various sources to maintain and update various databases and spreadsheets
  • Ensures data integrity by verifying input and calculations
  • Regularly assists with various departmental corporate functions (ie. human resources, HSE, procurement activities)
  • Consolidates monthly expense reports
  • Manage senior manager or executive calendars and travel schedules
  • Work closely with Executive Assistant to deliver corporate initiatives within business groups

Qualifications


Education / Experience / Background:

  • High school diploma or GED plus additional specialized courses or Associates Diploma or Degree in a related field
  • At least five years directly related experience with thorough knowledge of departmental function, procedures, terminology and interrelationships. At least three years of internal experience is preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications. Good telephone etiquette.
  • Excellent PC skills with thorough knowledge of Google software programs. Ability to develop spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments and ability to recommend improvements.
  • Above average organization & communication skills required to interact with multiple internal, external & executive contacts. Must demonstrate effective written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications. Good telephone etiquette.
  • Must be able to handle diverse tasks simultaneously and work effectively with interruptions and consistently meet or exceed production and quality goals. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
  • Ability to anticipate customer needs and provide proactive solutions

Additional Information


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Around the globe, Veolia helps cities and industries to manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. The company provides an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials – with a focus on waste recovery – to promote the tran...

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