Administrative Lead, Hybrid – Rail Ops & Compliance

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Administrator II to join the Rail Business and Administration Section. This role offers a hybrid work environment and backfills for Administrator IIIs, providing leadership development while supporting a growing Rail Division.

The position emphasizes equity, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with internal and external partners, including Sound Transit and City of Seattle. Strong admin, data, and software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of account management and data collection principles, practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to develop, prepare, and maintain complex database reports, including charts, graphs, and tables.
• Excellent organizational skills are required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and to complete projects within specified deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Proven ability to multi‑task and remain organized in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• A strong background in administrative support and demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve and use good judgement in making independent decisions.
• Skilled in the use of personal computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the unit, section, division and/or department levels.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts and help develop and/or revise policies and procedures for assigned work unit.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and accessible records and filing systems, including complex records, correspondence, and related documents.
• Provide technical expertise to other internal staff on a limited basis.
• Represent the work unit, division or department on internal and external committees or task forces.
• Serve as liaison between the manager and internal and external groups or individuals.
• Maintain and update data materials related to division functions by utilizing MS Office 365 applications and specialized database systems (i.e. Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, or similar such software).
• Maintain an electronic tracking file system to reconcile uniform invoice receipts, payments and packing slips.
• Review and interpret various labor contracts for requesting annual safety boot and tool allowances for various crafts and management positions.
• Maintain confidentiality while earning trust and respect of co‑workers through honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Oracle EBS administration
• Manage partnerships with external vendors
• Galls program administrator
• Manage annual boot and tool allowances
• Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Database reporting

Organization

Multitasking

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Tools

Oracle EBS

Peoplesoft

MS Office 365

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Adobe

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Administrator II to join the Rail Business and Administration Section. This role offers a hybrid work environment and backfills for Administrator IIIs, providing leadership development while supporting a growing Rail Division.

The position emphasizes equity, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with internal and external partners, including Sound Transit and City of Seattle. Strong admin, data, and software skills are essential.