Business Support Representative - 515619

Responsibilities

Business Support Representative - 515619

Organization: TVA Nuclear

Department: Electrical Maintenance

Location: Decatur, Alabama

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 10/6/2023

Posting Close: 10/17/2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions in support of management support services job family. Selects,  applies, and explains procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.  Multi-functional support may include business planning, budget/accounting, facilities and equipment coordination, payroll operations, records management, procurement/materials management, events planning, legal/contractual services, workers’ compensation claims, and general office management.

Typical duties may include the performance of a variety of day-to-day transactions independently within assigned functional area(s):

• Ensuring proper classification, storage, retention, and disposal of organizational records.
• Serving as organizational representative/contact for office and personal communication equipment (copiers, fax machines, pagers, and cellular phones,  telecommunications equipment, etc.).
• Ensuring/coordinating entry of required data/schedules into various information and business reporting systems.
• Formatting and retrieving standard and non-standard reports from various business systems.  Identifies and resolves discrepancies found in data used to make business decisions.
• Performing procurement and materials management functions as required by organization including following contractual agreements, requisitioning and receiving goods and services.
• Serving as the coordination point for activities supporting the full range of work in assigned functional areas.
• Providing orientation or training in assigned functional areas.
• May coordinate assigned work activities for the first two levels of work.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

• Knowledge of business systems, procedures, and practices for assigned functional areas
• Knowledge of key organization contacts for coordination of multi-functional areas
• Ability to access, retrieve, format data using various business systems and produce standard/nonstandard reports.
• Ability to select, apply, and explain procedures for assigned functional areas
•  Ability to organize and plan effectively
• Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Demonstrated competence at the Administrative Representative level. 

Established experience in PC software applications.

General experience in plant/organization business systems, standards, and processes.

Degree, certification or equivalent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities.  Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
 

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service.  Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. 

How to Submit Documentation:

1. Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
2. Email documents to [email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].