Executive Assistant

City of Kent, Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kent is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer. This role involves complex administrative duties and requires at least three years of administrative experience. The chosen candidate will liaise between various city departments and the public, ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• At least three years of substantial administrative support experience.
• Experience working for an administrator, director, or mayor.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex administrative duties in support of the Mayor and CAO.
• Act as a liaison between various stakeholders.
• Coordinate and complete projects under limited supervision.

Skills

Tact

Independent Judgment

Initiative

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The City of Kent is seeking an experienced administrative professional to perform complex, specialized, and confidential duties in support of the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the role of Executive Assistant/Management Analyst. This position is highly visible as a liaison between the Mayor and CAO, the City Council, the general public, and other City departments and employees. Candidates must exercise tact, independent judgment, and initiative, while also appropriately handling confidential information. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of substantial and increasingly responsible administrative support experience that includes work performed for an administrator, director, or mayor.

This recruitment will consist of multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool and may include a written clerical skills exam, an interview, and the revision of a writing sample. Dates for these processes have not been established, but applicants will be kept informed as these details are determined.

**A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Please note that you cannot attach documents to your application after it has been submitted. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your online application, please call our office at [phone] and we will do our best to assist you.**

There is one (1) benefited position that will be filled by this recruitment process. This position is not represented by a union and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work options.

This position is open until filled, with the first review of applications scheduled for June 23rd.

For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)

SALARY:

$7,600.00- $9,282.00 per month, depending on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Mayor or Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of complex administrative support duties and coordinates and completes projects. As directed, the incumbent may supervise administrative staff, and may plan, organize, and coordinate daily office operations and activities to relieve the Mayor and CAO of such duties.

Work is characterized by a high degree of difficult, complex, and confidential administrative duties. This classification maintains a high level of Citywide administrative responsibility. The incumbent is required to exercise a substantial amount of tact, independence, judgment, and initiative.

Work is performed under limited supervision. The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and supervisor work together to develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be completed. The incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on their own initiative in terms of established objectives. The incumbent keeps the supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or matters with far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of timeliness, efficiency, quality, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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