Administrative Assistant - Kwajalein Island

Job Summary RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a full-time opening for an Administrative Assistant at the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) Reagan Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This position requires relocation to Kwajalein Island.

• No US federal or state taxes (local income taxes are 5% Marshall Islands per year)
• Company paid studio apartment type housing (employee pays for internet ~$95/month)
• Company paid dining hall meals
• No utility payments
• Two off-island trips per year (company subsidized)

RedTown Technical Services, LLC will pay for relocation to Kwaj, and offers a competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation and the following company-paid benefits for employee coverage:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee
• Group Term Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

Kwajalein Island is similar to a small town in the US, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For example, although there are medical and dental facilities, they are not comprehensive. Kwajalein Island has a population of about 1500 people, with a broad range of activities available ranging from water sports such as scuba diving, sailing, fishing, along with soccer, softball, and others to a variety of local clubs and organizations. There is a library, a modern gym, grocery stores, a bowling alley and other facilities. Please visit https://home.army.mil/kwajalein/index.php to learn more about the community.

All candidates must be in good enough physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment. All candidates must pass drug testing and a physical prior to deployment to Kwaj. All candidates must obtain an interim security clearance prior to deployment to Kwaj. This position is at the Kwajalein Weather Station.

Duties - Provides high-level administrative support including:

• Provide staff support in various areas as needed
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
• Become proficient in the use of exiting government property management software packages
• Performing various clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, assisting with travel orders, assist with inventory and quality reporting.
• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED—some college is a plus
• Must be US citizen and able to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• 2 years of previous administrative experience required
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Word and Excel
• Good communication and writing skills

Desired: 

• Experience with government property management
• Experience with eQuip property management software
• Possession of a current SECRET security clearance
• Current Kwaj resident.

Salary Range: 

• $17-$20 per hour

Work Environment

• Kwaj has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons with little daily temperature variation.
• Most work will be performed inside.

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

1. This Organization Participates in E-Verify- https://www.pge.com/assets/pge/docs/about/careers/E-Verify-Participation-Poster-Combined.pdf 

2. “Right to Work” - https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf