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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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In January 2014, the Defense Logistics Agency awarded our team a 50 year contract to own and operate the water and wastewater utilities at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. In addition to maintaining long-term utility system operations at Hill and its associated geographically separated units, we will invest in system capital, recapitalize system assets, and comply with all regulatory and environmental policies. Hill Air Force Base was constructed in 1940, and consists of a 6,689 acre main base and five satellite areas positioned 25 to 200 miles to the north, west and east.The Hill water and wastewater systems include 8 tanks, 14 lift stations, over 645,000 linear feet of pipe, and numerous hydrants, valves, and manholes.The base encompasses a population of over 24,000 active duty military residents and dependents, civilians, contractors, and other personnel. The Hill Air Force Base is looking for an Amazing Administrative Assistant II to join our team. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

Responsible for performing, administrative and operational support to the General Manager and staff, maintaining a close and highly responsive relationship for day-to-day activities of supervisor and staff. Work fairly independently, receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance, and taking responsibility for completing certain programs/activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides confidential and administrative support for General Manager and staff. Anticipates and arranges, participates in, and implements conferences and meetings.


• Prepares financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested. Responsible for monitoring expenditures to budget according to company guidelines with the General Manager overseeing the Budget.


• Responsible for the Purchase Order System and providing administrative support for the procurement of materials.


• Completes bi-weekly time sheets and submission to payroll (for all full-time and temporary employees).


• Coordinates routine activities and communications with Hill AFB, Government Contractors and others as directed. Handles telephone requests and communicates to field personnel.


• Responsible for the Work Order System. Administers and coordinates the preparation and completion of work orders in accordance with the policies and practices.


• Administers and coordinates the maintaining of reports, maps, charts and records related to operations and maintenance (O&M) capital.


• Contributes to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Broad knowledge of company operations and policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of advanced secretarial procedures and executive protocol.


• Proficiency with MS Office Suite products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.


• Intermediate level computer literacy; internet, email, word processing, formatting, tables, graphing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia


• Encourages the effective use of technology to improve operations


• Ability to work independently; strong administrative and computer skills; strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, cooperation, negotiation); high level of initiative, judgment and discretion; discretion with confidential information.


• The ability to proactively seek out solutions independently and within a team environment


• Must be very organized and demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and prevent oversight


• Proper use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Experience/Education

• Five (5) plus years secretarial or administrative experience, and performance of duties at a responsible level.


• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school or GE.


• Formal secretarial training or degree in Secretary Science and/or CPS designation desired.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess a valid, active state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.


• This position reports onto a military installation. In addition to American Water's pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

Work Environment

• Office and Treatment Plant Facility and Networks.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.