Administrative Assistant II (Fire Department)

City of Richland; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent open access medical plan

City-paid dental and vision plans

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

PERS retirement plan

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

4% City-match 457/401(a)

Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

Flexible Benefits Plan (Section 125)

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Performance Assessment System

Job summary

City of Richland seeks an administrative support role to manage correspondence, scheduling, and records while assisting with reports and department communications. The position supports special projects touching emergency response readiness and community outreach. Under the Fire Chief, you’ll use judgment daily and take on related duties as they arise.

If you are organized, dependable, and want to support the people who protect our community, this is a great opportunity to join the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in an office setting preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with correspondence, scheduling and records.
• Support with reports and department communications.
• Assist with special projects related to emergency response readiness and community outreach.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

Pay Range

$33.15- $46.35Hourly

Midpoint

$39.75Hourly

Starting salariesgenerally fallbetween the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This integral role assists with managing correspondence, scheduling, and records, assists with reports and department communications, and supports special projects that touch everything from emergency response readiness to community outreach. This position works under the general guidance of the Fire Chief, with room to use your own judgment and initiative in daily tasks, and take on other related duties as they arise. If you are organized, dependable, and want your work to directly support the people who protect your community, this is a great opportunity to be part of the team!

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A 9/80 alternative work schedule with alternating Fridays or Mondays off, may be available.

Selectionwill be based on overallqualifications, skills testing(if applicable), and an interview process.The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference checkcommensurateto the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) yearsofexperiencein an office setting

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to type50 words per minute
• Four (4)or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate level ofproficiencywithallMS Office products such as Powerpoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Experience in local governmentor thepublic sector
• Experiencefulfilling public records requests

WE ARE RICHLAND

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. Frommaintainingessential services to enhancing our community,you’llbe part of a team that values teamwork,integrityandexcellencein what we do.

Witha strong senseof purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, wearebuilding a communitywe’reproud to serve.

Richland Rewards – Supporting Those Who Serve

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellentopen access(preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options.
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)

Years of Continuous Service /MaximumHours Per Month

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
• 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
• 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
• 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
• Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some orall ofthe benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Personswith a disability who needassistancemust notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling [phone]. The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provisioncontainedhereinmay bemodifiedand/or revoked without notice.