Temporary Public Works Admin Specialist (13‑Week)

San Juan County (WA); Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan County is seeking a Temporary Administrative Specialist III to support the Public Works Department for up to 13 weeks. The role involves data entry, document processing, and answering public inquiries in a courteous manner.

The position requires office clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage calendars and permits. The ideal candidate can begin around mid-October 2026 and handle multiple office tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework and two years of general office work experience.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and calendar scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and database maintenance for engineering information systems, including permits and reviews.
• Type and mail letters and documents for Public Works employees; assist with documents for bids and projects.
• Answer phones, provide information to the public, and route inquiries to the correct contacts.
• Maintain inventories of office supplies for all divisions.
• Administer permits for Roche Harbor and Hunter Bay, including renewals and decals.
• Schedule and manage vehicle, boat, and space reservations for staff and the public.

Skills

Data entry

Database management

Office communication

Customer service

Education

Two years college coursework

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

San Juan County is seeking a Temporary Administrative Specialist III to support the Public Works Department for up to 13 weeks. The role involves data entry, document processing, and answering public inquiries in a courteous manner.

The position requires office clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage calendars and permits. The ideal candidate can begin around mid-October 2026 and handle multiple office tasks with accuracy.