Administrative Technician

Boise Cascade Homedale Beams has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Technician! 

Primary Duties:

Responsible for performing general administrative duties, which may include data collection and entry, reconciliation, report development, and document processing requiring in-depth analysis, independent judgment, and a comprehensive knowledge of company and/or department procedures. 

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and/or compiles reports for use in functional areas. Receives, analyzes, compiles, and summarizes information from other departments/sources, which may include data entry. Performs varied tasks within a department. Coordinates information or processes/procedures using independent assignments.
• Originates own correspondence and reports. Typically prioritizes and determines work methods and resources for assignments. The work, not subject to audit or check, requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Mistakes are difficult to detect, may adversely affect relationships inside and outside the company, and could involve significant cost.
• Researches and prepares reports and correspondence in technical administrative areas. Responsible for the development and coordination of technical reports using independent judgment and a variety of resources. Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, and percentages, etc. Uses solid editing and proofreading skills in composing the format and content of technical documents.
• Distributes and/or relays information to other departments, internal and external customers. Exercises independent judgment in problem solving and customer contact. Supervisor or others may provide suggestions for handling unusual or nonrecurring transactions.
• Responsible for some purchasing and receiving tasks including receiving freight, reviewing unmatched receipts, submit purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and follow up on receipts, etc. 

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-high school education (college, vocational or specialized training) or equivalent experience preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Knowledge of office equipment and computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Excellent understanding and application of proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Ability to compose correspondence, research and prepare documents. Excellent proofreading skills. This position requires in-depth knowledge of a functional area of the organization. Requires the ability to handle multiple projects/process simultaneously in order to successfully meet guidelines and deadlines.

Scope:

The scope of this position includes performing complex and varied tasks in support of one or more functional areas. Work consists of many different tasks based on related standard procedures, normally within one work group or department. Amount of time spent performing limited secretarial responsibilities in support of a functional area will be no more than 15%. Work is defined by supervisor, and some assignments are organized by the incumbent. Incumbents are assigned work that is varied but still involving limited responsibilities. May periodically assist supervisor or others in changing work procedures or designing new work procedures affecting others beyond this immediate position.