Administrative Assistant II

Calpine
United States, California, Yuba City
Nov 05, 2024
Description Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity. Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned) Performs a variety of administrative support duties to all levels of management and/or staff within a department. Processes daily incoming and outgoing mail. Maintains and organizes department and project files. Depending on level and experience, may prepare a variety of reports including weekly/monthly department status updates, routine project progress, business development activities and expense reports frequently using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. General accounting principles needed to perform month end and forecast financial data input. At the top level, provides work leadership and may day-to-day tasks to less experienced administrative assistants. May handle a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving administrative functions of the office and may handle confidential information, as needed. Job Responsibilities Journey-level knowledge of the job and company policies to complete routine and non-routine assignments. Proficient application of software, tools and department processes.Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval. Under general supervision, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities; produces quality results with work periodically reviewed. Decisions typically narrow in scope and may impact a task outcome or workflow of the team/work group Completes tasks that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices for a single department or function. Works on semi-routine assignments. Shares routine and non-routine information to identify needs and provide information. Majority of contact is internal and often involves coordination and collaboration between departments Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Typically requires minimum of 3 years' experience, including comprehensive knowledge of tools, software and other technologies. Salary Information Hourly Rate Range -$25.6333-$32.0417 Additional Calpine Information: Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)