Administrative Supervisor - Government Certification Bureau

State of Washington; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

Flexible/compressed work schedules

Public retirement options

Job summary

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Certification Bureau’s Operations and Investigations Divisions in King County. You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate daily operations, and mentor the team to deliver efficient processes and outstanding service.

The role emphasizes clear communication, professional conduct, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative experience including business communications, coordinating office operations, and staff supervision.
• One year of experience in a government office environment.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Two years of formal education may substitute for experience in relevant fields such as criminal justice, paralegal studies, communication, or political science.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations for the Operations and Investigations Divisions.
• Delegate work to administrative staff and ensure timely, consistent completion.
• Train staff on policies, state laws, and required competencies.
• Evaluate performance, update position descriptions, and make staffing decisions as needed.
• Schedule calendars, meetings, track projects, and draft/edit correspondence for Division Managers.
• Gather and track expenses to assist with the annual budget.
• Notify stakeholders of administrative closures.
• Provide temporary vacation coverage and support to Certification Bureau staff.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice / Paralegal / Communications / Political Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Certification Bureau’s Operations and Investigations Divisions in King County. You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate daily operations, and mentor the team to deliver efficient processes and outstanding service.

The role emphasizes clear communication, professional conduct, and collaboration with internal and external partners.