Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Administrative Support
Career Level From: Support
Career Level To: Support
Organization: Weapon Material Program (51395467)
Job Specialty: Administrative
What You'll Do
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Weapon Material Program Director, as well as their direct reports and support staff. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within our department, contributing directly to our mission responsibilities.
Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Gathers, compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisor's assignment. May perform advanced, diversified, and confidential duties that may be administrative in nature or project based. Work may require broad and comprehensive experience and skills, and a thorough knowledge of organization policies and practices. Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, etc. Job level classification is dependent upon the management level to which the incumbent reports and the duties associated with this job family and the designated level.
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School Diploma with: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. (Typical administrative experience ranging from 7–10 years.)
- OR Associate Degree with: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Department Of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Preferred Job Requirements
- Advanced education is a plus.
- Proficiency with PeopleSoft, OneBuy, OfficeWise, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Demonstrated experience with records filing and general office equipment.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and resolve conflicts.
- Excellent knowledge of general office procedures, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Working knowledge of technical language and terms specific to Pantex Operations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
