Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Performs administrative and general front office duties. Works with weekly suppliers to ensure availability for services. Screens telephone calls and visitors. Routes or answers routine inquiries. Produces a variety of correspondence using the appropriate software for word processing, graphics and spreadsheets. Schedules and maintains office calendar. Creates appointments, meetings and submits travel itineraries and related arrangements. Maintains files, department office supplies and receives and preps mail deliveries and pick-up.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for opening and closing all office doors Monday - Friday. Preferably 7:30AM - 4:30 PM.
• Under direct supervision, provides general administrative support to a department and/or group of professionals of a basic and routine nature.
• Operates the switchboard. Screens calls and forwards messages. Greets visitors and informs office staff of arrival.
• Type correspondence, documents and spreadsheets. May input data into databases.
• Compiles and analyzes basic information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials, prepares charts, graphs or tables as necessary.
• Receives and responds to routine correspondence following established procedures.
• Maintains files of correspondence, reports, records and contracts.
• Opens, sorts and routes mail to the appropriate persons.
• Makes copies and files various documents.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Limited experience performing office support activities required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.