Executive Administrative Assistant 5 – Public Sector Support

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 5 to join the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center team in Shoreline.

This role provides executive-level support to the Superintendent’s Office, coordinating clerical tasks, contracts, disclosures, and recruitment activities to enable smooth operations.

Qualifications

• One year as Administrative Assistant 4 or two years as Administrative Assistant 3, or a Bachelor's with related experience.
• Ability to manage public disclosure requests and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with policy, data collection, and agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Superintendent’s Office.
• Manage facility contracts, hiring and recruitment processes, and clerical functions.
• Coordinate background checks, fingerprint checks, and mobile device management.

Skills

Administrative support

Public disclosure requests

Notary certification

Microsoft Office

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/admin or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 5 to join the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center team in Shoreline.

This role provides executive-level support to the Superintendent’s Office, coordinating clerical tasks, contracts, disclosures, and recruitment activities to enable smooth operations.