Administrative Support Specialist at Altec Resource Group
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Job Summary:
Administrative Operations & Documentation Management
- Plan, develop, and coordinate administrative and management functions to support departmental goals.
- Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and other official documents using electronic mail, calendar systems, and various software packages.
- Manage the operational schedule of the Executive Service office and direct administrative functions.
- Input and retrieve information from databases, and compile, interpret, and present data for departmental reviews.
- Route work orders and requests to appropriate functions, maintaining oversight of project milestones and resource allocation.
- Establish and maintain database records for tracking objectives and resource use.
Office Policy & Procedure Management
- Conduct studies of office activities, functions, and procedures to assess effectiveness and compliance.
- Recommend policy or procedural changes to supervisors to improve office operations.
- Establish, review, and update office procedures, ensuring all staff adhere to organizational standards.
- Review and analyze administrative policies, resolving conflicts and refining processes to enhance efficiency.
- Provide guidance to subordinate teams on office operations and respond to administrative inquiries.
- Manage administrative accountability, including timekeeping, manpower controls, and systems like DMHRSI (Defense Medical Human Resources System-Internet).
Human Resources Support & Employee Coordination
- Assist management with recruitment, reassignments, grievances, and other HR-related matters.
- Act as a liaison with Human Resources on recruitment initiatives, training, employee evaluations, and performance standards.
- Provide support for pay-related issues and offer additional assistance to handicapped employees.
- Assist in monitoring quality assurance inspections, updating employee position descriptions (PDs), managing the employee of the month program, and conducting monthly contract assessments.
- Act as a point of contact for IT-related issues and ensure timely ordering of supplies.
- Serve as the training coordinator, ensuring all employees comply with mandatory training requirements.
Office Scheduling, Communication & Correspondence
- Maintain office calendars, arrange meetings, conferences, and training events, and document meeting minutes.
- Prepare travel orders, manage travel arrangements, and coordinate visit schedules and security arrangements.
- Review outgoing correspondence for formatting, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring compliance with policies before final submission.
- Compose official correspondence from brief instructions and resolve conflicts in content or policy.
- Screen calls and visitors, filtering correspondence to prioritize tasks for the supervisor and redirecting others to the appropriate staff.
- Maintain electronic and physical filing systems in line with records management procedures.
- Oversee office publications and directives, ensuring updates are made regularly.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing mail, including special handling such as certified, registered, and express mail.
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Requirements
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and database management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in document preparation and review.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing workflow for maximum efficiency.
- Experience with timekeeping systems such as DMHRSI, as well as managing office resources.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage calendars.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience providing administrative support to a government agency or organization
Certification(s):
- N/A
Clearance:
Must have a Secret security clearance and be able to maintain.
Salary
65 - 70 /year