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Actalent Administrative Assistant in Tacoma, Washington
Administrative Assistant
Location: Tacoma, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday
About the Role
A large, well-established utilities company in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential clerical and administrative support to a busy department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a customer-facing, in-person environment and is comfortable managing a variety of administrative tasks in a structured, professional setting.
Key Responsibilities
Greet, receive, and direct visitors in a professional manner
Answer incoming phone calls and route them appropriately
Perform word processing, filing, faxing, and general clerical duties
Coordinate schedules, meetings, and conferences
Maintain financial records and support basic record-keeping functions
Order office supplies and manage inventory as needed
Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
Support special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
1–3+ years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a customer-facing or in-person role
Highly preferred: experience within utilities, gas/electric, construction, engineering, or a similar industry
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Why Join This Team?
Opportunity to work with one of Washington’s most reputable energy and utilities companies
Gain strong industry experience in a stable, professional environment
Competitive hourly pay with consistent weekday schedule
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Tacoma, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.