Administrative Secretary - Support Stormwater Programs

Whatcom County, WA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid leave: vacation, sick leave, 13e?

PERS retirement

Life Insurance $50,000

457 Deferred Compensation

FSA

Voluntary Life Insurance

EAP

Additional benefit information

Job summary

Whatcom County Public Works seeks an Administrative Secretary to perform complex and confidential administrative, clerical, financial, and program support for the Stormwater and Administrative Divisions. The role works collaboratively across programs to support division and departmental objectives.

Candidates must meet education/experience requirements, have strong organizational skills, and be proficient with word processing and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of relevant clerical/secretarial experience plus 20 college hours
• Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience
• CAP certification may substitute for 20 college hours
• Valid driver's license and Notary Public required by hire

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for programs including Water Resources Improvement, Capital Improvement, stormwater committees, Environmental Permitting, and related tracking.
• Coordinate schedules, prepare correspondence, maintain records, track deadlines and support program implementation.
• Assemble and submit documents/contracts for Council/Executive consideration.
• Work with Public Works Accounting to research discrepancies, process invoices and monitor deadlines.
• Coordinate clerical/administrative work with other divisions to support department goals and objectives.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

CAP certification substitution

20 college-level courses in bookkeeping/office mgmt

Job description

Whatcom County Public Works seeks an Administrative Secretary to perform complex and confidential administrative, clerical, financial, and program support for the Stormwater and Administrative Divisions. The role works collaboratively across programs to support division and departmental objectives.

Candidates must meet education/experience requirements, have strong organizational skills, and be proficient with word processing and spreadsheets.