Administrative Assistant - Kwajalein Island
About The Position
RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a full-time opening for an Administrative Assistant at the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) Reagan Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This position requires relocation to Kwajalein Island. Kwajalein Island is similar to a small town in the US, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For example, although there are medical and dental facilities, they are not comprehensive. Kwajalein Island has a population of about 1500 people, with a broad range of activities available ranging from water sports such as scuba diving, sailing, fishing, along with soccer, softball, and others to a variety of local clubs and organizations. There is a library, a modern gym, grocery stores, a bowling alley and other facilities. All candidates must be in good enough physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment. All candidates must pass drug testing and a physical prior to deployment to Kwaj. All candidates must obtain an interim security clearance prior to deployment to Kwaj. This position is at the Kwajalein Weather Station.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED—some college is a plus
- Must be US citizen and able to obtain a SECRET security clearance
- 2 years of previous administrative experience required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
- Proficient in MS Office packages including Word and Excel
- Good communication and writing skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with government property management
- Experience with eQuip property management software
- Possession of a current SECRET security clearance
- Current Kwaj resident.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-level administrative support including:
- Provide staff support in various areas as needed
- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
- Become proficient in the use of exiting government property management software packages
- Performing various clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, assisting with travel orders, assist with inventory and quality reporting.
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- No US federal or state taxes (local income taxes are 5% Marshall Islands per year)
- Company paid studio apartment type housing (employee pays for internet ~$95/month)
- Company paid dining hall meals
- No utility payments
- Two off-island trips per year (company subsidized)
- Company paid relocation to Kwaj
- Competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee
- Group Term Life and AD&D
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
