Temporary Senior Office Assistant

The salary for this position is $23.27 hourly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Temporary Senior Office Assistant to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Public Works Records Management Project team by doing survey data creation and entry, completing transmittals and destruction logs, and helping to organize files. 

***This temporary position generally works 40 hours per week and is anticipated to last six (6) months from the hire date.***

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Enter metadata into content management platform.
• Complete various documents and forms to archive or destroy records.
• Create and maintain logs to track documents.
• Review files and documents to identify retention values.
• Organize and maintain hard copy records.  

To view the full job classification, click here:Senior Office Assistant 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Duties are performed in an office setting.
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with the potential option of an alternative schedule.

WHO WE ARE: 

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community.  Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.  We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks. 

Our Core Values:

• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service – We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation – We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety – We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork – We work together toward achieving a common recognized end. 

Mission - to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. 

Vision – The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community. 

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.  Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage.

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years' experience in an office environment with responsibility for performing a full range of senior level office support tasks, including experience providing information and assistance to the general public.
• Ability to type at a minimum of 55 wpm.
• Ability to fully utilize a personal computer and related software programs.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Previous records management and/or public records experience
• Organized, detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving skills
• Experience working with Washington State Records Retention Schedules

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Kathi Clarke, Administrative Supervisor, 360-867-2331 or [email protected].

This position is:

• Not represented by a Union
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Not eligible for benefits, unless mandated by law

Items required for consideration:

• Application

Learn more about Thurston County at: Thurston County 

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498.  Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.