Receptionist - AKS Engineering & Forestry
Tualatin, OR
About the Job
Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) is seeking a permanent full-time receptionist/office assistant for our Tualatin, Oregon office.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With six offices and over 27 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - GIS
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
Benefits:
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) is seeking a permanent full-time receptionist/office assistant for our Tualatin, Oregon office.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a professional office setting, answering multi-line phone systems and providing administrative support.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to take direction, work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Present a clean, professional, and welcoming appearance at the front desk.
- Self-motivated with proven history of taking initiative to start/complete tasks.
- A willing attitude to learn new tasks/processes.
- Detail oriented.
- A valid driver’s license (required).
- Possess or can obtain a public notary stamp.
- Answer and transfer phone calls for the Tualatin office; occasional backup for other offices.
- Greet clients, vendors, service technicians, and other visitors warmly and professionally.
- Manage the front reception desk.
- Handle rescheduling requests and ensure changes are communicated effectively to all parties involved.
- Manage daily incoming and outgoing mail.
- Run postage for bulk mailings; manage postage meter.
- Coordinate copier/printer maintenance and supplies.
- Maintain, order, and organize office supplies.
- Coordinate deliveries.
- Maintain staff lists.
- Various general office, project support, and special assignment tasks.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 25 pounds.
- Positive interaction and collaboration with office staff.
- Do what needs to be done.
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With six offices and over 27 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - GIS
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
Benefits:
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training
- Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events
- Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company
- Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off
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