Administrative Assistant II (Fire Department)
About The Position
This integral role assists with managing correspondence, scheduling, and records, assists with reports and department communications, and supports special projects that touch everything from emergency response readiness to community outreach. This position works under the general guidance of the Fire Chief, with room to use your own judgment and initiative in daily tasks, and take on other related duties as they arise. If you are organized, dependable, and want your work to directly support the people who protect your community, this is a great opportunity to be part of the team!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in an office setting
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Ability to type 50 words per minute
- Four (4) or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate level of proficiency with all MS Office products such as PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
- Experience in local government or the public sector
- Experience fulfilling public records requests
Responsibilities
- Managing correspondence, scheduling, and records
- Assisting with reports and department communications
- Supporting special projects related to emergency response readiness and community outreach
- Using judgment and initiative in daily tasks
- Taking on other related duties as they arise
Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
