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Office Assistant/Operations Specialist- Utilities

Yoh has an   immediate, 6-month contract  opportunity, as an Office Assistant/Operations Specialist  within the utilities industry   to jour client, Onsite, to report to their office in  Pacific Grove, CA

• Max Hourly Rate $33/hr.
• 40 hours a week, 7:30AM-4PM, Monday-Friday
• Knowledge of water or relevant utility industry operations highly desired

The Operations Specialist provides operational, administrative, and analytical support to the District office including the Field and Production departments. This role may include assisting supervision with procurement, scheduling work, completing tasks, communicating with other departments, safety, assisting team members, handling customer inquiries and payments. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports on a wide variety of items, including variances related to specific department work processes, regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental and/or organizational performance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support for day-to-day managerial and departmental needs and special projects, which may include but are not limited to, composing correspondence, obtaining permits, preparing and distributing meeting minutes, processing purchasing card and fleet related expenses, initiating purchasing transactions, processing and tracking purchase orders and invoices, document preparation, etc.
• Respond to customer inquiries, which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from operations leadership, speaking with customers, and explaining company processes and billing
• Receive and distribute operational workflow requests and work orders.
  Enter data and perform analysis in information systems. 
  Schedule daily operational work based on priority outlined by operations leadership using work management system.
• Work collaboratively with other functions to optimize business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Reinforce leadership activities and decisions. Contribute to effective communication and culture by listening and providing feedback, supporting an open and honest work environment and cascading, and sharing knowledge and information relevant to employees. 
• Assist with training and development, knowledge transfer, instilling safe work practices, regulatory and environmental compliance activities. 
• This role may include assisting with field work including pick-up and delivery tasks, assessing repairs made by contractors, completing related paperwork and/or handling Public Utility inquiries
• This role may assist with fleet management, vehicle repairs and facility maintenance

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalency required. Associates level degree in business or related field of study preferred
• Demonstrated organizational ability and administrative skills.  Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks. Effective problem solving and analytical ability
• 5 years of overall work experience with at least 3 years in accounting, payroll, or administrative support work
• Thorough understanding of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and other pertinent software. Knowledge of or ability to learn various client systems of record.
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience of maintaining and adhering to inventory controls, purchasing and receiving activities.
• Knowledge of water or relevant utility industry operations, water and/or wastewater distribution regulations, water system equipment, water system operations, piping, tanks, pump stations, construction practices, engineering concepts, company policies and procedures and effective safety practices.

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Estimated Min Rate: $33.00
Estimated Max Rate: $33.00

 


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.