OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
**THIS IS A COVID SAFE POSITION AND REQUIRES APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED. **
Employees assigned to this position are subject to Union membership, fees, and dues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and employment with ATHENA may be conditioned upon participation in client’s Union.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting a Human Service Specialist IV. This full- time, position pays $27.50 an hour and is in Rockville, MD.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Performs some direct public service and assistance by responding to public inquiries regarding services, handling citizen inquiries, making appropriate departmental referrals and interaction with all levels of government.
· Requires exercising considerable initiative, tact and judgment while independently carrying out work in accordance with defined objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
· Utilizes a variety of office automation systems and software applications to generate and maintain correspondence and reports related to government programs and operations.
· Maintains Chief and Deputy Chief’s schedule, acts as liaison with senior management, coordinates processes and procedures, receives and responds to correspondence and action documents, disseminating information about policy/procedural changes, schedules meetings and briefings, Take meeting notes and disseminate to large audience, and performs other inter-office communications.
· Reviews and edits letters, draft memos and communications for simple responses , prior to presentation to Chief/Deputy for signature and verifies data, assembles packets for signature routing through department, summarizes and reconciles information, records management and research.
· A majority of time is allocated to tasks that involve multiple, complex steps and require the selection of the most appropriate action within procedural and operational guidelines.
· Orders supplies, Process invoices
· Serve as the point of contact between the Chief and deputy chief when assessing internal or external colleagues
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with technology..
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.
· Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
· Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
Education and Experience:
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree
· Two years of professional administrative experience in direct support of an executive position
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours will be required.
· Travel may be required.
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
- You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
- You like to make your employer look good.
- You find solutions, where others only see problems.
- You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
- You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
- You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
The benefits of working for ATHENA include:
· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
· Medical, dental and vision insurance.
· Health Savings Account
· Pet insurance.
· 401k with a generous employer match.
· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
· Short- and Long-Term Disability.
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
· Paid time off varies by assignment – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
· Sick leave varies– be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Anything in your background we should know?
Education:
Experience:
- Human Services: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockville, MD 20850: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person