Senior Administrative Specialist #156

This essential onsite position provides critical administrative and customer service support to the U.S. Senate, requiring availability during non-traditional hours.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Process and manage printing, stationery, and frame shop orders.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and receptionist support.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ensure continuous support for essential U.S. Senate services.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• 5-7 years of direct customer service or receptionist experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple management levels.
• Capacity to quickly learn and adhere to departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• *Desired Qualifications:**
• Previous experience within a congressional or U.S. Senate office.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service in high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Experience supporting human resources processes (e.g., recruitment, onboarding).
• Proficiency in office software and administrative tools, with quick learning aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset focused on process improvement.
• *Work Environment & Expectations:**
• This is an essential services position, requiring onsite presence to support the U.S. Senate.
• Must be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, inclement weather, holidays, late nights, overnight, and weekend sessions.
• This position is considered 'excepted' during government furloughs.
• A skills assessment may be part of the hiring process.