Administrative Assistant I or II

Location:  

Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Administrative Assistant I or II located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska to support the Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Department.  Position closes November 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2025.

Position Summary

This position will support the Regulatory Affairs & Compliance department, to include administrative tasks necessary for Regulatory Affairs and Licensing, as well as additional Document Control/Records functions.   This includes providing a wide variety of administrative support, general business unit processes, and routine and special projects/processes of an administrative or analytical nature.

For positions located at Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), individuals must live within 45 minutes of CNS and may be assigned Emergency Response Organization responsibilities.

Education, Training and Experience

Administrative Assistant II
Associate degree in an office related field and two years related experience OR Completion of a one or two year post high school secretarial certification program and three years of related experience OR High school diploma/GED and six years of related experience.  Prior Related Experience:  Secretarial, clerical or administrative experience is required.  Proven proficiency in computer applications specifically Microsoft Suite.

Administrative Assistant I
Associate degree and three years of related experience OR Completion of a one or two year post high school secretarial certification program and four years of related experience OR High school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience.  Prior Related Experience:  Secretarial, clerical or administrative experience is required.  Proven proficiency in computer applications specifically Microsoft Suite.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Not Applicable

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain an awareness of Manager's issues and schedules; anticipate needs and/or required actions; update, track, follow-up, and/or expedite, as appropriate. Act independently to resolve issues within defined area of responsibility.

Process, screen, and prioritize correspondence, calls, and general information ensuring the most effective use of executive's or manager's time. Routinely deal with confidential information and act appropriately. Respond independently within defined area of authority. Direct requests for information to others, as appropriate.

Act independently to establish, maintain, or adjust executive's or manager's schedules and/or arrangements.

Perform office management functions and perform or direct advanced secretarial duties.

Routinely conduct and report on research of an analytical nature.

Maintain ownership of administrative support programs, projects, and/or processes specific to a business unit or a major process improvement activity.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Administrative Assistant I

Pay Grade - 8

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $3,944 - $4,832 Monthly

Administrative Assistant II

Pay Grade - 6

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $3,270 - $4,006 Monthly

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.