What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist / Administrative Assistant position at Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Receptionist / Admin Assistant for our San Diego, CA operations.
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The selected candidate will be responsible for our front office administration handling reception and our phone system. In addition, you will also:
- Provide administrative support for our Federal DoD contract.
- Assist with maintaining office supplies and coordinate maintenance of equipment.
- Provide administrative support for operational, technical and business development staff associated with environmental consulting services.
- Distribute mail
Duties may also include
- Timecard coordination
- Coordination of the interview/hiring process for new staff
- New hire orientations
Work hours are on-site, in the office, from 8:00 to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. (Remote work is not available.)
Job Requirements:
This position requires a minimum of 1- 3 years of related experience. The ideal candidate will also have / be:
- Ability to manage files in folders and on websites (SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Ability to handle a full workload, multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality especially matters concerning business and staff.
- Proficient with MS Office applications including Microsoft Word for word processing and Excel to assist with report and proposal development.
- Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat or Nuance to edit and assemble documents
- Experience with Access and PowerPoint is a plus.
- Experience with other graphics program is a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, peers, and clients.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Resourcefulness in solving problems and researching solutions
- Flexible, able to immediately adapt to changing priorities
- Should have strong organizational skills and show good judgment
- Show individual drive and initiative with minimal supervision.
- Upbeat personality, a professional disposition and a positive attitude.
Degree / Certifications
- High school degree or GED.
Work Environment
- Work is in our San Diego office, at the front desk.
- Occasional light lifting.
- Need to be able to work at a computer.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
