Administrative Assistant

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [PO].

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Performs various clerical, administrative and basic general duties including but not limited to data processing, record and file creation and maintenance, mail distribution, telephone reception, invoice processing and administrative support for department.
• Demonstrates a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Produces a variety of correspondence, reports and presentations using the appropriate office equipment and software.
• Demonstrates sound internal and/or external customer service.
• Focuses on gaining knowledge of element activities, increasing their understanding of customer expectations, and improving their job skills.
• Follows up with customers when appropriate.
• Uses effective communication skills with good judgment.
• Supports the department’s administrative needs which may include maintaining of appointment calendars, meeting scheduling, and travel arrangements.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass the Company’s EEI Support and Administrative Selection System (SASS) test.
• Must possess proficient computer and typing skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.
• Must have ability to follow established element practices, procedures, and instructions, and produce basic administrative work products in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Must have sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous, helpful).
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work load.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Nonexempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team