POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND.

This position is open to varying levels based on experience.

Under close direction, provides administrative support to a department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Greets callers and visitors.  Responds to and routes routine inquiries.
• Handles mail including opening incoming, preparing outgoing and pickup and delivery.
• Prepares and distributes standard reports and other basic communications.
• Performs data entry such as lists, charts and other documents; maintains files and archives of relevant records.
• Performs photocopying, faxing and scanning.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings, and other items. 
• May manage office supply inventory and other routine processes.
• Assist with engineering package assembly and distribution.
• Handles document and records control. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s degree in business or a related field; and 1 year of related administrative experience; or
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED), and 3 years of related administrative experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required when driving is an essential function of the position.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.

KEY SKILLS

• Good organization, customer service time management, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good grammatical skills
• Good grammatical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.