Temporary Administrative Assistant (Entry-Level) - 5-Week Assignment

Administrative Assistant

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scanning project files: sort, organize, and prep physical documents by removing staples, paper clips, and binder clips.
• Perform other general office support as needed such as filing, ordering supplies, data entry, and shredding documents.
• Run errands as needed.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• 0 to 4 years of experience.
• Proven success in office coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency with office applications and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of supervision.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations)

Level Placement:

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, an Entry-Level Administrative Assistant typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Office Services I, II, or III level.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.