Administrative Assistant - Administrative Assistant 3 - Permanent - *09156-24

at  State of Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife

DESCRIPTION

Title- Administrative Assistant
Classification- Administrative Assistant 3
Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Wildlife Program – Administrative Operations Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
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This is an opportunity to conduct complex administrative duties to support WDFW and the Wildlife Program’s goals and objectives.
In this dynamic role, you will provide confidential and administrative support for the Wildlife Director, Deputy Director, and the Wildlife Division Managers.
With your experience, you will review work of professional staff to assure the input/output is in conformance with rules, law, and policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or GED and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work. Formal education will substitute year-for-year for experience.
Or
Recent experience as an Administrative Assistant 3.
License: Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of: Office procedures and practices; Microsoft Suite programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel); business management practices; research methods; and communication and correspondence practices.
Ability to: Work independently; read, understand, and interpret policies and procedures; develop written reports; work effectively with others; communicate effectively both in writing and speech.

IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, OUR IDEAL APPLICANT WILL POSSESS SOME OR ALL THE FOLLOWING:

• Ability to absorb new information, understand, and interpret verbal and written direction, and question or clarify appropriately.
• Ability to adapt to change and willingly accept new assignments or projects.
• Ability to multi-task under stress and prioritize competing assignments in tight timeframes.
• Ability to work with top-level management and key stakeholders to facilitate selection, prioritization, and approval of projects.
• Understanding of Washington State policies and procedure to include knowledge of OFM regulations, governmental budget concepts, travel regulations, the legislative process, and the Administrative Procedures Act.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, with excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the use of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation).
• Demonstrated ability to apply LEAN concepts.
• Knowledge of hunting regulations.

Please refer the Job description for details