Administrative Assistant 1, 2, Senior - St. Johns

Requisition ID

: 18736

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Summary

Acts as confidential administrative aide; provides administrative support to the manager and other departmental employees through the coordination of departmental administrative functions. Responds to or refers information requests by phone, e-mail/general correspondence or in person; coordinates correspondence and reports; updates distribution lists; prepares budgets and expense reports; provides word processing, typing, dictation support to departmental staff. May function as timekeeper, schedule meetings, support transcription and assures proper filing, retrieval and retention of information.

What You'll Do

Responsible for general departmental administrative duties, including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls; Open/Screen/Distribute departmental mail; managing calendars/scheduling appointments and business-related travel; filing; timekeeping; completing expense reports, etc.

Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Maintain project schedules (Microsoft Project, etc) and data entry for databases specific to departmental functions (Access, SQL/Server.)

Maintain department budgets (knowledge of SAP and budgetary processes.)

Responsible for conducting requested research (using the Internet and other tools) in support of departmental projects and activities.

Assists manager in tracking and meeting project deadlines.

Experience What It Takes To Succeed

At job entry, placement will be determined by a review of college transcripts and related work experience. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level. Once placed into the job family, an employee may become eligible for promotion by demonstrating the ability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by their management and meeting experience requirements.

Education College level coursework (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.

Testing and Certifications

Administrative Assistant Test

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.