Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County Career Service and Term-Limited employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time. Are you an organized detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys spreadsheets and tracking detailed financial data? Can you see yourself amongst a team that is dedicated to restoring rivers and reducing flood risks for King County? Look no further than the Administrative Service Team within the River and Floodplain Management Section of King County's Water and Land Resources Division, a nationwide leader in integrated floodplain management and development of innovative flood risk reduction strategies. We have an opportunity that offers exciting challenges for a standout candidate to join our dynamic team that is dedicated to innovation, growth, and the opportunity to create a meaningful impact in our community.
About the Role:
The Administrative Specialist III will provide support to Water and Land Resources grant programs, assisting the Grant Administrator with processing grant invoices and agreements though King County’s Oracle and Foundant systems. They will also support general invoicing and purchasing needs within the River and Floodplain Management Section and provide backup customer service and operations support to the rest of the Administrative Services Team. Additionally, the role will support the advancement of equity and social justice, making it a unique opportunity for individuals committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity in the delivery of projects and services.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team:
The River and Floodplain Management Section is quirky and passionate group of folks dedicated to restoring rivers and reducing flood risk. Our Administrative Services team is small but mighty, and we work closely together and communicate often throughout each day. The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. The Water and Land Resources Divison has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, and ensuring the county residents have equitable access to green space.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Administrative Specialist , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities. Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing: - Understand, interpret, and apply grant and contract process, policy, and protocol for the Flood Control District’s Flood Reduction Grant, Cooperative Watershed Management, and Subregional Opportunity fund grant programs. Assist project managers in processing and routing grant and contract agreements and invoices, using King County’s Oracle software suite and WLRD’s Foundant grant management software.
- Support the River and Floodplain Mangement Section in general purchasing (ordering general office supplies and field equipment, training and license registrations) and invoicing (capital projects and maintenance related utilities and other services) needs, including expense and mileage reimbursements for employees, and process these transactions in the Oracle software system. Assist with equipment and asset tracking and inventory.
- Compose, prepare, draft, summarize, proofread and edit a variety of documents to ensure conformance with appropriate use of the English language, specialized terminology, and established King County procedures and standards. Perform complex word-processing tasks, including mail-merges, legal document production/preparation, maintenance and periodic updating of mailing lists and boilerplate documents. Route documents for electronic signature through Docusign and Adobe Acrobat.
- Utilize Microsoft’s Office 365 Cloud Suite (primarily Sharepoint and Teams) to organize active electronic records that may include facility maintenance records, capital project files, technical program files, contracts, budgets, grants, payroll, legal documents and/or other records, as well as to track administrative processes and requests. Utilize King County’s Content Management System software to archive inactive records in accordance with King County’s records retention policies. Assist Administrator in process improvements and training staff in the use of these systems.
- Support other Administrative Services team members in customer service functions such as responding to public inquiries, supporting Flood Warning Center and Flood Patrol operations, onboarding new employees, and responding to staff inquiries regarding internal processes and procedures.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:- One or more years of general office experience providing administrative and/or financial support functions in a fast-paced environment. Can be supplemented with education from administrative program or degree.
- Ability to both be a team member and work and make decisions independently in a remote team environment; work with the schedules of other staff and be cooperative and able to compromise and resolve issues with minimal direction; be flexible and work professionally with all levels of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to clarify and manage expectations, resolve problems, and build trust.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, skillfully assertive when needed. Ability to learn quickly when faced with new problems, willing to experiment to find solutions, open to learning from both successes and failures.
- Training on our specific systems can be provided, but candidate should have general knowledge of software applications (similar to MS Office, Sharepoint, Oracle, Foundant, Content Manager System) and word processing skills, including demonstrated ability to create, manage and maintain databases, as well as operation of standard office equipment (printers, copiers, plotters).
Competencies You Bring: - Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds to meet shared objectives.
- Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources creatively and efficiently.
- Manages ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: - An understanding of the separate roles and responsibilities of King County departments and systems.
- Experience with coordinating others and working independently in a remote environment, including coordinating and participating in meetings via Microsoft Teams.
- Knowledge of records management rules, regulations, codes, laws, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work .
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Teamsters Local 117-Admin bargaining unit.
- PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the wage rate shown above, a contribution of $0.50 cents for every eligible hour as defined in the collective bargaining agreement will be deducted from the hourly rate and paid into the Teamster Pension Trust Fund on behalf of the employee.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified
King County Career Service and Term-Limited employees. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.To apply, submit a:
- Complete online application.
- Resume NOT required but will be reviewed if submitted.
- Cover Letter NOT required but will be reviewed if submitted.
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or igood@kingcounty.gov .
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Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "
True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
