Seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant to join our Waste Isolation Pilot Plant team in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidates will support the Project Controls group. The successful candidate will perform routine administrative duties including answering phones, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, assisting with internal and external correspondence, coordinating records, tracking commitments, updating calendars, and preparing reports.

The position requires ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of management, employees, and job applicants. Must exercise good judgement, discretion, and professionalism in all matters.

Non-Exempt Grade 24-26

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, or
• High School diploma or Equivalency plus four (4) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory.

Preferred Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, business administration/management, finance/financial scheduling and/or accounting skills.
• Previous WIPP experience is a plus.

Starting salary $50,931 per year *

• Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug, as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.