The Correspondence Support Specialist provides administrative services support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position follows established policy and procedures in providing a broad range of administrative support services associated with correspondence control and processing. The Administrative Support III - Correspondence Specialist is primarily responsible for receiving and processing correspondence from the public, private and government entities.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.

• Knowledge of the organization's format, routing, and control procedures to properly process correspondence.

• Operational knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automation systems.

• Skilled proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Ability to compose correspondence from draft to final version, both electronic and hard copy.

• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of the English language as to professional business grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization in the preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations.

• Working knowledge of business records management and filing processes.

• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports staff with workflow, processes, deliverables and other responsibilities as required.

• Receives incoming correspondence and places them in the established database. 

• Delivers incoming items to the appropriate action office. Tracks deadlines and provides status reports. 

• Prepares outgoing correspondence and makes minor edits.

• Requests updated correspondence status, and inputs updates in both tracking systems to ensure dispositions reflect the latest action taken with each item. Ensures that items are up to date.

• Interfaces effectively with FAA staff and offices, and external clients. Coordinates work with other offices, as required.

• Provides mail services that include providing for mail distribution to the appropriate offices, mail distribution boxes, central mail facility, or other specified offices.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of one (1) year relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. May be required to wear safety and personal protective equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The estimated pay range for this role is $17 to $18 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).