Office Assistant Senior KK-48646

Colville Tribes; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 58,921,000 - 65,589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Colville Tribes is seeking an Office Assistant Senior in Nespelem, WA. The role handles receptionist duties, customer service transactions, and general clerical support within a non-exempt, full-time framework.

The position requires a high school diploma plus two years of clerical experience, solid office skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and two years of general clerical and keyboarding experience in a customer service oriented environment.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter/report writing.
• Familiarity with processing financial transactions such as purchase orders and budget line item changes.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and education software on a PC.
• Sufficient arithmetic for sums and statistics; strong English grammar and editing skills.
• Good human relations to present a positive Tribe image and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist and process customer service transactions.
• Provide general clerical support and data entry across administrative areas.
• Learn and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.

Skills

General clerical

Keyboarding

Data entry

Customer service

Reception techniques

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Education software

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA, Salary Range: $20.54 - $22.89Hourly, CLOSING DATE:October 3,2026

POSITION:

Office Assistant Senior

SALARY:

$20.54-$22.89, per hour (1 - Full Time Position)

REPORTS TO:

Administrative Assistant

LOCATION:

TANF/E&T,Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions:

This is a Non-Exempt position. Serves as a receptionist and processes customer service-oriented transactions and performs general clerical support, data entry, and related duties, following well-established policies, procedures, and methods. Assignments may support a variety of administrative areas.

BENIFITS:

• We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees.
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a high school and two years of general clerical and keyboarding experience in a customer service oriented environment.
• Requires a working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
• Requires a working knowledge of procedures associated with processing financial transactions such as purchase orders and budget line item changes.
• Requires a working knowledge of personal computer-based software that support this level of work, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and software (with data entry screens) used in education.
• Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute sums and statistics.
• Requires sufficient skill using the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading/editing, to prepare standardized correspondence.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of Tribe, convey technical information to others, and use patience in dealing with a diverse population.
• Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position in a high volume environment that may be dominated by distractions.
• Must be able to perform clerical and secretarial work with speed and accuracy.
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials, and conduct basic research.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative relationships with parents, staff, students, external organizations, and the public using patience and courtesy.
• Must be able to function indoors engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature.
• Requires the ability to use near vision to write and to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Requires the ability to use hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment.
• Requires ambulatory ability to sit, often for long periods of time, move about NCOE locations, and to reach work materials.
• Requires manual and finger dexterity to type/keyboard and/or operate mouse and/or otherwise operate a microcomputer and other equipment.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre‑employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre‑employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION:

Krystal Keaton, HR Recruiting Sr., Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone] [e-mail]