Associate Engineering Administrative Assistant (Remote)

Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Associate Engineering Administrative Assistant for our Truss team, you will assist the department manager and be responsible for the efficient and productive operation of the Component Review process, documentation, and processing of customer requests for engineering. You will also provide backup coverage for the current Senior Engineering Administrative Assistant.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Review and transmit jobs to and from 3rd party engineer vendors using a proprietary software system. (30%)

Managing work assignments in a proprietary software system to ensure equitable distribution of workload throughout the various phases of projects that we review. (20%)

Support specific customer requests through email or phone as required. (20%)

Miscellaneous administrative support as needed and other tasks as assigned. (15%)

Primary back up for Senior Administrative Assistant. (15%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• 1 years' experience in supporting a fast-paced team, ideally within a facilities department and/or one year's experience as an administrative assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Self-Management & Prioritization: Prioritizes tasks and activities based on the contribution they make to the department and company’s objectives. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and to set well-defined and realistic personal goals.
• Teamwork: Coordinates one’s work and performance with that of others to achieve mutual outcomes. Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships and build consensus within the department.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor and review work for completeness and possess strong organization skills. Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Accountability & Dependability: Ability to show up to work on time, and follow instructions, policies and procedures. Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems and opportunities for changes and implements solutions accordingly. Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft software; Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Results Focus & Initiative: Anticipates and prevents future problems, takes charge to bring about change, and takes initiative with role. Ability to take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards getting things done.

Travel

This position does not require any travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is fully remote.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$17.93 - $26.88 / Hourly

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.

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