Administrative Assistant 3: Auburn/Hybrid

State of Washington; Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide coordinated support, manage office processes, arrange staff travel and training, and serve as a telecom and IT liaison. This role will be hybrid with one telework day and four days in Auburn; final schedule by supervisor.

The duty station is in King County, eligible for an extra 5% King County premium pay. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• 4 years equivalent education/experience required.
• HS diploma + 3 years clerical/administrative experience required.
• Associate degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience as Administrative Assistant 2 or Administrative Assistant 1 acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide back up for staff; assist with special assignments and committee work.
• Develop and implement office processes and procedures (ESP network access, building access, IT Remedy tickets).
• Arrange staff travel and training; maintain supporting documentation; generate activity schedules.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Communication skills

Organization

Proactiveness

Time management

Education

Associate degree in business administration

High school diploma plus 3 years experience

Tools

IT Remedy

Job description

This position is expected to work a hybrid schedule, with one day of telework and four days at the WorkSource office in Auburn. Final schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

The duty station for this position is in King County therefore it is eligible to receive an extra 5% King County premium pay.

The ideal candidate for this Administrative Assistant 3 position is capable of performing administrative functions, providing coordinated support, developing office processes and procedures, arranging staff travel and training, preparing correspondence, and acting as a telecommunications and technical support liaison.

They will also be excellent at coordinating personnel recruitment, tracking performance evaluation schedules, maintaining time sheets and leave requests, and providing fiscal administrative support. This includes supporting budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, verifying financial records, and managing equipment and supplies. The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive in their duties, with excellent communication skills.

Perform administrative functions and provide coordinated support. This includes:

• Provide back up for staff when necessary; assist with additional activities (i.e., special assignments, committee work, recognition activities, etc.).
• Assist in developing and implementing office processes and procedures (including ESP network access, building access, IT Remedy tickets)

• Arrange staff travel and training; maintain supporting documentation. Generate activity schedules; schedule events in facility.

Provide personnel and payroll administrative support. This includes

• Coordinates personnel issues such as recruitment, selection appointment, and promotion.
• Track and monitor performance evaluation schedules

• Review and inform supervisors of updated and new policies or procedures; manage performance notices and annual reviews.

Provide fiscal administrative support; maintain equipment and supplies. This includes:

• Support budget preparation; process research, monitor and track expenditures; review, process and verify program documents and financial records.
• Monitor equipment and supply needs; prepare estimates; place orders; receive and stock inventory. Track surplus and transfer of equipment.

• 4 years equivalent education/experience as noted below
• High school diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of clerical, office or administrative experience
• Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience.
• OR 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2
• OR 2 years as an Administrative Assistant 1

Required equity competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

The required experience includes:

• Budgeting & Cost Management: Ability to evaluate costs, approve purchases, and develop cost estimates
• Budget Preparation & Monitoring: Ability to prepare budgets, develop estimates, and monitor expenditures
• Standards & Procedures Development: Ability to create and enforce standards and procedures
• Representation & Liaison: Ability to act as the primary contact and represent management
• Report & Proposal Preparation: Ability to prepare detailed reports and proposals
• Personnel Coordination: Ability to manage recruitment, selection, and promotion processes
• Word Processing: Formats and automates text; Data Management – Organizes and integrates content; File Handling – Manages uploads/downloads securely; Editing & Formatting – Structures documents professionally; Problem-Solving – Troubleshoots issues and adapts content

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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