DSHS Administrative Assistant 5

You just found the golden ticket! We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced administrative assistant that you won’t want to pass up. Come work for the Department of Social and Health Services , where you will truly be Transforming Lives !

We are looking for that special person who has that rare combination of being cool under pressure, has a long term career in mind, can be very discretionary and, since we are the state, has good political savvy. You will be working in an awesome office environment as you help ensure that the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) gives World Class service to our population.

Some of What Will Make Your Days Fly By;

• You’ll have authority to act for the Deputy Assistant Secretary on administrative matters
• Act as DDA’s Legislative Bill Analysis Coordinator
• Interpret and apply administrative policies to the work unit
• Direct assignments from the Deputy Assistant Secretary to DDA staff
• Primary contact for employee background checks
• Manage/oversee submission of all WMS position activities
• Conduct special projects
• Prepare final packets for committee use
• Problem solve situations as needed

Who We Want in This Seat;

• One year as an Administrative Assistant 4 OR two years as an Administrative Assistant 3 OR a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field and three years of administrative or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with DDA programs and services
• Knowledge of federal and state/local government functions
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Provide excellent customer service
• Able to be flexible, adapt to change and respect differences
• Advanced Microsoft Suite skills.

Did we catch your eye? If so, apply quickly, this position won’t last very long!

Consideration will be given to complete applications with attached resume and Letter of Interest.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Joshua Shawhan by e-mail at Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Some jobs may require full criminal background check. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.