Regional Administrative Lead (AA4) — Hybrid | High-Impact Support

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card transportation

5% premium pay for King County staff

Job summary

State of Washington, DSHS HCLA – Administrative Assistant 4, supports Residential Care Services Region 2. The AA4 partners with the Regional Administrator, managing calendars, confidential matters, and cross‑agency coordination across Smokey Point/Arlington, Lynnwood, or Kent locations.

You will engage with leadership, staff, other DSHS divisions, state agencies, and community partners to keep priorities moving and ensure compliant, efficient regional operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field
• One year of Administrative Assistant 3 experience
• Two years of Administrative Assistant 2 experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four+ years

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal administrative partner to Regional Administrator and Field Services Administrator
• Provide high-level, confidential support on complex projects and personnel matters
• Manage Regional Administrator’s calendar, correspondence, meetings, travel, and files
• Coordinate with leadership on operational management, goals, and reporting
• Serve as liaison between Regional Administrator, staff, agencies, and partners
• Coordinate regional hiring activities including recruitment, background checks, and documentation
• Oversee regional office operations, facilities, supplies, safety, and equipment
• Lead or coordinate regional meetings, projects, events, and follow-up actions

Skills

Independent judgment

Confidential issue handling

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Administrative policies knowledge

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years clerical/administrative experience

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field

1 year AA3 experience

2 years AA2 experience

Equivalent education/experience totaling 4+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Teams

Webex

Job description

State of Washington, DSHS HCLA – Administrative Assistant 4, supports Residential Care Services Region 2. The AA4 partners with the Regional Administrator, managing calendars, confidential matters, and cross‑agency coordination across Smokey Point/Arlington, Lynnwood, or Kent locations.

You will engage with leadership, staff, other DSHS divisions, state agencies, and community partners to keep priorities moving and ensure compliant, efficient regional operations.