Administrative Specialist

Department Of Homeland Security • Kansas City, MO

370d • $50,775 - $66,012

About The Position

This position is located within DHS, FEMA, Region 7, Mitigation Division located in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate for this position will perform day-to-day administrative support activities as well as coordinating all the clerical duties required to accomplish the work of an organization.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• You must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
• Combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Performing a broad range of administrative functions including budget and financial monitoring, procurement, human resources, records management, space management, travel, training and timekeeping.
• Serving as information and communication point of contact for the office.
• Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments; organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files; managing projects; conducting research; and disseminating information by using the telephone, mail services, Web sites, and e-mail.
• Gathering and preparing background information and administrative updates for supervisor's use in meetings and conferences.
• Preparing and coordinating a variety of materials for briefings, presentations, workgroups and related activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees