Pierce County
Why It's a great opportunity
In this role you will be supporting the Field Engineering team for the Office of the County Engineer. You will be interacting with engineers, construction professionals, and other support staff engaged in designing and improving county road infrastructure. That support will include receiving construction contract documentation, submittals, and providing correspondence to contractors. You will also organize correspondence for record keeping, update public information on projects and impacts, and support scheduling, invitations and notices for preconstruction meetings. Your support will benefit the traffic infrastructure projects across Pierce County.
Why It's a great department PPW is a diverse and fast‑moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few! Learn more about Planning and Public Work.
How to be successful in the role Your success will come from being detail and customer service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Taking initiative and following up on work processes while being adaptable to changing priorities will further ensure your success. Knowledge of engineering, surveying, and transportation construction is beneficial, but not required.
Your future in this role You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.
Core daily responsibilities
Coordinate related office functions; assist in procedure development; perform duties of a highly confidential nature; may conduct research activities.
Manage and maintain logs, charts, spreadsheets, related data and files related to the division.
Receive and process forms and applications.
Examine and evaluate data to determine department's eligibility for, or conformity with, contract agreements or government regulated activities. Perform ongoing monitoring of program compliance. Explain, interpret and apply complex rules and procedures having division impact.
Coordinate purchasing functions, such as preparing purchase orders and managing inventory.
Coordinate personnel functions, such as processing terminations, new hires, transfers, and.
Prepare and review complex reports, forms, and other records prepared by others for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with standard policies and procedures.
Perform lead functions such as checking work; devising and evaluating office procedures and implementing changes subject to approval of supervisor; providing technical assistance as needed; resolving minor work and personnel problems; and providing input on performance evaluations.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Requirements
A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Additional education and experience may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year.
Two or more years of progressively responsible clerical experience or administrative program support work.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Application Process
Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
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Why It's a great department PPW is a diverse and fast‑moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few! Learn more about Planning and Public Work.
How to be successful in the role Your success will come from being detail and customer service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Taking initiative and following up on work processes while being adaptable to changing priorities will further ensure your success. Knowledge of engineering, surveying, and transportation construction is beneficial, but not required.
Your future in this role You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.
Core daily responsibilities
Coordinate related office functions; assist in procedure development; perform duties of a highly confidential nature; may conduct research activities.
Manage and maintain logs, charts, spreadsheets, related data and files related to the division.
Receive and process forms and applications.
Examine and evaluate data to determine department's eligibility for, or conformity with, contract agreements or government regulated activities. Perform ongoing monitoring of program compliance. Explain, interpret and apply complex rules and procedures having division impact.
Coordinate purchasing functions, such as preparing purchase orders and managing inventory.
Coordinate personnel functions, such as processing terminations, new hires, transfers, and.
Prepare and review complex reports, forms, and other records prepared by others for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with standard policies and procedures.
Perform lead functions such as checking work; devising and evaluating office procedures and implementing changes subject to approval of supervisor; providing technical assistance as needed; resolving minor work and personnel problems; and providing input on performance evaluations.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Requirements
A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Additional education and experience may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year.
Two or more years of progressively responsible clerical experience or administrative program support work.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Application Process
Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
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