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Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations. * Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy ...

Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations. * Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy ...

Support Daily Operations: Assist our service team by loading and unloading route trucks, ensuring each day begins with accuracy and efficiency. Deliver Consistent, Reliable Service: Transport clean ...

Engage in a hands-on training program designed to prepare you for a Route Service Representative (RSR) role. โ€ข Support Daily Operations: Assist our service team by loading and unloading route ...

Support Daily Operations: Assist our service team by loading and unloading route trucks, ensuring each day begins with accuracy and efficiency. Deliver Consistent, Reliable Service: Transport clean ...

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How much do operations assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations assistant in Tri Cities, WA is $20.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operations assistant?

An operations assistant takes care of a variety of administrative and clerical responsibilities for an organization. Their purpose is to help ensure the business runs smoothly by resolving customer complaints, training employees, and assisting management. As an operations assistant, you can work in a wide variety of industries, and your specific duties vary depending upon the job field. This career requires industry-specific work experience, as well as strong interpersonal skills. Some medical employers require additional qualifications, such as an associate degree in a related field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as an Operations Assistant, you typically need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of business administration, often supported by an associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and basic database systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help individuals stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient support for daily operations, smooth workflow, and effective coordination across teams.

What are some common challenges operations assistants face, and how can they effectively manage them?

Operations Assistants often juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as coordinating schedules, processing documentation, and supporting various departments. One common challenge is managing shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail. To succeed, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, use digital tools to track tasks, and communicate proactively with team members. Regular check-ins with supervisors and colleagues can also help ensure alignment and prevent bottlenecks.

What is the difference between Operations Assistant vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectOperations AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer certifications in office managementHigh school diploma; often requires proficiency in office software
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, warehouses, or production facilitiesOffice settings, reception areas
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, logistics, retail, corporateCorporate, government, nonprofit, small businesses
Common Search & ComparisonOperations Assistant vs Administrative Assistant

The main difference is that Operations Assistants focus on supporting daily operational functions, logistics, and process improvements, often in more technical or production environments. Administrative Assistants primarily handle clerical tasks, scheduling, and office management. Both roles require organizational skills and basic office credentials, but Operations Assistants tend to work more closely with operational teams and processes.

Is operations assistant a high paying job?

The operations assistant role typically offers a moderate salary that varies by industry, location, and experience level. It is generally considered an entry- to mid-level position, with higher pay potential for those with specialized skills or certifications in areas like logistics or project management.

What does an operations assistant get paid?

The average salary for an operations assistant typically ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced assistants or those in specialized fields can earn higher wages. Compensation often includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operations jobs in Tri Cities, WA?

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Infographic showing various Operations Assistant job openings in Tri Cities, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,496 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [DOE0138137]

ProSidian Consulting

Richland, WA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [DOE0138137] for Program Support on a Exempt W2: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent generally located across the CONUS -ย  Richland, Washington Across The Pacific Northwest Region supporting DOE EM Hanford which is a Federal, regulated, high-stakes nuclear cleanup environment requiring multidisciplinary contractor support, compliance oversight, and mission assurance.

We seek Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [DOE0138137] candidates with relevant Environmental Management Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Environmental Management Sector Clients such as DOE. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Science, Engineering and Design Support, Construction and Operations Oversight Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - General Support Services (GSS) For Hanford Field Office (HFO) Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [General Support Services (GSS) For Hanford Field Office (HFO)] in the Environmental Management Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy - Environmental Management, Hanford Field Office (DOE-EM / HFO) | DOE - Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC), Cincinnati, OH Generally Located In CONUS -ย  Richland, Washington and across the Pacific Northwest Region (Of Country/World).

Science, engineering, and construction oversight ensure safe designs, efficient operations, and reliable progress toward Hanford cleanup.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [DOE0138137]

Review fire safety programs, conduct assessments, support training. Provides physical sciences, civil/structural engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, fire protection engineering, instrumentation and control, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, work inspection, field engineering management, and construction compliance. Operations Oversight: commissioning, deactivation and decommissioning, and environmental remediation (including soil and groundwater remediation, and waste and nuclear material stabilization and disposition) support

The role(s) are located in the Pacific Northwest Region is at or near CONUS -ย  Richland, Washington.ย  Initially identified Work Site Address (Subject to Change or Working Remotely):ย  2440 Stevens Center Place, H520 Richland, Washington 99354

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Fire Operations Oversight Consultant [DOE0138137] (DOE0138137) Candidates:

7-10+ years fire safety oversight; DOE helpful.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

BS Fire Science or related experience.

7-10+ years fire safety oversight; DOE helpful.

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the Environmental Management Sector and Fire Operations Oversight Consultant Candidates principally support Science, Engineering and Design Support, Construction and Operations Oversight Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Assist program and project management support in daily business activities. initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Science, Engineering and Design Support, Construction and Operations Oversight Functional Area Activities.ย 

Fire safety codes, emergency response, program review.

Competencies Required

  • Vigilance, risk awareness, leadership.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Conduct fire program compliance reviews.
  • Functional attributes of this role include Fire operations oversight
  • - Job Tasks:ย  Job Tasks related to Hanford Field Office (HFO) General Support Services (GSS) in this role shall include a broad spectrum of support responsibilities. required supporting personnel are subject to change throughout the period of performance, with increases/decreases in the number of supporting personnel positions expected. Support services may vary by up to +/-15% of the indicated staffing levels.
  • - Travel:ย  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the CO in advance is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
  • - Security Requirements: ProSidian Team Members shall have a Facility Clearance, and their subcontractors and team members proposed to perform classified work shall have a Facility Clearance.ย  When required, ProSidian personnel shall possess a DOE Clearance level as indicated in the Task description for the work performed.
  • - Place of Performance:ย  Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.
  • - Government-Furnished Resources: The Government will provide the ProSidian Team with office space, computer workstations, and required software at the Hanford Field Office (HFO) location to support the performance of all tasks.ย  Scope performance shall be conducted predominantly on-site at the Hanford Field Office (HFO) facilities (with some remote support as approved by the Contracting Officer [CO]).

Other Details

On-site fire safety support.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools -ย ย understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย ย help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"ย ย - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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