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King County

Administrative Specialist I

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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King

County

Department

of

Public

Defense (DPD)

is hiring a dynamic and detail-oriented Administrative Specialist I

to provide general clerical support which includes providing reception duties, maintaining records, scheduling meetings, and typing and/or word-processing documents within the Directors Office. The

Administrative Specialist I

can switch gears at a moment's notice, will work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and work under the direction of the Operations Manager. DPD is looking to fill this position as a Term-Limited Temporary position or Special Duty Assignment.

The

ideal candidate

will be:

Skilled in and knowledgeable of general office procedures, equipment, and administration. Skilled in time management and organization skills. Able to provide exceptional customer service skills in person and via telephone. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters. WHY JOIN DPD? The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and inquests.

As an organization we work with the community:

To dismantle the systems that oppress our client. To make the traditional systems that remain as restorative as possible. To advocate for pathways that will allow our clients to succeed. We also advocate to reduce the harm and reach of the criminal legal system and civil legal systems that restrict our clients liberties and to address systemic racism. We strive to create a flexible workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, premised on a shared anti-oppression framework. To learn more about DPD, visit our website . To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to

perform

the

following: Perform general office functions such as answering phones, photo copying, e-mailing, and processing/distributing/routing incoming and outgoing mail. Compose, draft, type, proofread and edit documents. Maintain security and confidentiality of highly sensitive communications. Schedule meetings and reserve conference rooms, schedule appointments and maintain calendars. Utilize various computer programs to maintain, update, enter, and retrieve data including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel programs. Inventory, order, collect and distribute supplies and/or equipment. Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Increasingly responsible office or administrative support experience with a group or team of professional staff. Strong written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrated ability maintaining a professional demeanor and providing timely and reliable customer service. Be detail-oriented, organized, and use initiative to solve problems. Experience maintaining confidentiality, while sharing the right information with the appropriate people. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Basic knowledge of accounting and mathematics. Demonstrated comfort with the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email, and electronic record filing systems to create correspondence and send and receive information. Experience operating standard office equipment including personal computer, copier, fax machines and multi-line telephone. WHY KING COUNTY?

At

King

County,

our

work

is

guided

by

our

True

North

and

values.

Our

True

North

is

what

we

aspire

to:

Making

King

County

a

welcoming community where every person can thrive.

King County offers great benefits, to include a pension plan, holidays, transit pass, plus training and education opportunities to promote growth and development.

Our

focus

is

to

provide

our

employees

with

work

life

balance

100% premium paid

healthcare plans Paid

Orca Card allowing multiple transportation options to/from the office On

- Site

exercise facilities and bike storage Paid

vacation time (in addition to paid holidays) Twelve

paid holidays and

Two Additional

personal holidays Paid

sick leave Paid

parental leave Deferred

compensation plan Employer Contributions

to state pension plan Awesome

Employee Giving Program ARE YOU READY TO APPLY? This opportunity to join DPD is

open to all applicants.

Please apply at .

To be considered for this role submit the following items:

Completed King County application Cover letter detailing your background and what you can bring to the Department of Public Defense. Special Duty Positions (SDA) are open only to current King County employees who have passed their initial probationary period. Special duty applicants must also have approval from their current supervisor to accept an acting assignment.

TLT or SDA assignment duration:

up to 12 months, with extensions granted if necessary to meet business needs. If you have questions, please contact our Talent Advisors, at dpd-hr@ .

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST:

Have a valid Washington Drivers License or ability to travel to required destinations around King County. Lift/move up to 30-pounds. WORK

SCHEDULE

AND

LOCATION: This is an in-person position, reporting to the Directors Office located at Dexter Horton Building, 710 Second Avenue, Seattle.

The typical workweek is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, this salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. King County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement and deferred compensation. For additional information, please review the detailed summary of benefits offered by King County.

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

j

oin

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, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

About the company

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