Administrative Specialist

Fehr & Peers is a team of collaborative transportation and business professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on neighboring communities. We are seeking a Administrative Specialist to join our Sacramento or Roseville office. This role requires someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, and organized, to effectively assist clients and staff alike. This role requires working in the office 5 days per week. The ideal candidate will be personable, attentive, invest in building relationships with staff across the company, and enjoy new opportunities to learn and grow.

We provide a flexible, inclusive, and fun atmosphere. Our companywide focus on career development also ensures staff have ample opportunity for skills development, growth, and mentorship. Join us and grow your career!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients by greeting and orienting visitors at our front desk, and answering and transferring incoming phone calls
• Assist office leadership with administrative needs, including food and office supply orders, coordination with building management, and more
• Maintain office Outlook calendar
• Coordinate with visitors from other offices, and help them reserve spare workspaces
• Coordinate meetings and office events as requested, including office lunches, meals for training classes and meetings, food/supply orders from Costco, and meeting set-up/clean-up
• Organize the office space to be professional in appearance, keeping commonly used areas orderly and supplies ordered and stocked as needed
• Manage the kitchen, keeping it tidy and well-stocked with supplies, helping unload the dishwasher as needed
• Act as a liaison for corporate administrative staff, sharing relevant information with the local office
• Support and plan office social activities (quarterly birthday parties, in-house happy hours, retirement celebrations)
• Provide basic bookkeeping support, including documentation of credit card and petty cash purchases
• Organize and produce electronic and hard-copy versions of deliverables for projects and proposals
• Assist with the preparation of final proposal deliverables, including production and coordinating delivery services
• Participate in a companywide administrative group focused on collaboration and enhancement of administrative services
• Coordinate with administrative staff from other offices, and take on some administrative duties from other offices in times of need
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in a professional business environment
• Commitment to high-quality, reliable, and timely work performance
• Customer service mindset—proactive, solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs
• Excellent time management and organizational skills—able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and professionalism
• Eagerness for collaboration with a proven ability to work as part of a team, while building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
• Ability to represent Fehr & Peers and communicate professionally with clients, teaming partners, and current/potential employees
• Intermediate experience in office computer software/systems, including Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office (Teams and SharePoint desired)
• Familiarity with general bookkeeping
• Openness to periodically arrive early and leave late to assist with special events, typically once per quarter
• Ability to reliably work in the office 5 days per week
  
  
  

Benefit Highlights:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Commuter Benefits.

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Mentoring and Career Development programs.

Research and Development group participation, and more.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.