Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in Downtown Washington, DC

POSITION AVAILABLE - RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
USAID/OFDA SUPPORT

XL Associates, Inc., is looking for a receptionist / administrative assistant to support the U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) in Washington, DC. This individual will join our project team located in downtown Washington to assist in the support of humanitarian and disaster response personnel worldwide.

Candidates must be reliable, highly organized, motivated, and able to excel in a deadline-oriented work environment. The following general items are required to be eligible for consideration:

? U.S. citizenship,
? High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred)
? Excellent language skills (written and oral) in English
? Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
? Superior computer skills (MS Office Suite in a network environment - a skills test may be required), and
? Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance

Position-specific duties include:
? Front desk reception responsibilities.
? Maintain calendar and schedule for meetings and conference room use.
? Receive and route incoming phone calls for approx. 50 employees.
? Handle administrative support requests via email and phone.
? Maintain the on-line phone directory and emergency contact lists.
? Backstop the Facilities Manager.

PAY/BENEFITS
This is a full-time, hourly position and the expected salary is equivalent to $34,000 to $37,000 per year, depending on qualifications, with the following benefits:
- Paid health/dental insurance (basic plan) for the employee only
- 25 days per year Paid Time Off (days to be used for any purpose including vacation, holidays, sick leave, religious observance, etc.)
- Monthly transportation allowance
- 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility


HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume with complete, current contact information, current email address, 3 professional references, and a signed cover letter explaining how your training and experiences have prepared you for the position. Also, include the following sentence in your cover letter:

?By submitting this application, I agree to allow XL Associates, Inc. to verify all information included in the application package, including academic credential verification.?

Applicants who have applied for this position in the last 90 days need not re-apply.

Application documents may be faxed to 202-315-3803 or 240-465-0244; or E-mailed to reception@globalcorps.com not later than August 24, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. EDT.

The expected start date for the position is September 1, 2006. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. Please note that interviewing and relocation costs, if any, will not be reimbursed. No phone calls, please.