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Location: Plano, TX
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Prepare Work Assignment Packages for 10 engineers in 4 states, including latest flood maps; monitor individual engineer's workload and calendars; track timeliness of field engineers reports and followup as needed; assist in attaining contacts and resolving scheduling problems; review expense reports; help Group Manager with scheduling College Recruiting; prepare trailing packages for Group Manager
Job Requirements
This is strictly an admin position which requires a person to be a self-starter and have the ability to balance own workload without supervision. This company is very diversified in the type of employee hired and there are many opportunities to advance and to further your education.
Lifestyle
Work with professional people in a professional atmosphere. Co-workers are compatible and helpful. Upper echelon management are always willing to answer questions. We are given a choice of flex hours within a certain timeframe (30-min. or 1-hr. lunch; start). Non-salaried (admin) work 7.5 hrs. with almost no overtime. Dress is business casual. Company social events are fun and varied but not demand-performance. Job seekers should familiarize themselves with the company prior to interviews, if at all possible.
Compensation
In the past 10 yrs. I have moved from $12.50/hr. to almost $20/hr. For the past four years we have received a 4-wk. bonus because of EOY expense vs. loss ratios. Our company matches 100% of our first 6% 401K contributions. They give each employee $500/year toward our benefits programs (health, dental, vision) and we can set up Flex Medical and/or Dependent Spending Accounts. We are given life insurance up to one year's salary and allowed to purchase 4X that amount, if desired.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be interested in your company. Take pride in your job. No matter how insignificant your job may seem, there is usually an opportunity for advancement once you have proved you are a good, steady worker. Do the best you can each day. Ask questios when you don't understand. Offer to help your co-worker when you have extra time.

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