Dynamic Administrative Assistant – Office & Fleet Support

State of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Tacoma and Parkland seeks an Administrative Assistant 1 to support Social Service Specialists and staff across Region 5. The role floats between Tacoma and Parkland offices, with duties performed in the office and travel for training and meetings as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of office experience, strong multitasking abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of office experience.
• Equivalent education and experience totaling one year in office/clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties.
• Screen calls and visitors.
• Maintain office procedures, priorities, and deadlines while coordinating office operations.
• Apply knowledge of DCYF regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provide internal and external customer service to a diverse population.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, answer inquiries, and provide information to internal and external customers.
• Create, edit, and review correspondence.
• Maintain court calendars.
• Data entry into department databases, Excel, and other computer programs.

Skills

Office experience

Multitasking

Prioritize deadlines

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Tacoma and Parkland seeks an Administrative Assistant 1 to support Social Service Specialists and staff across Region 5. The role floats between Tacoma and Parkland offices, with duties performed in the office and travel for training and meetings as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of office experience, strong multitasking abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality.