Administrator II - Roads Maintenance Services

King County•Renton, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County's Department of Local Services (RSD) is seeking an Administrator II. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing complex information with precision, demonstrates strong technical writing and editing skills, and ensures timely follow-up and accountability. Additional responsibilities include assisting with locating records, supporting right-of-way (ROW) investigations, and serving as a point of contact for employee vehicle accidents. The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

Requirements

Experience handling Public Records Request (PRR's), including routing, deadline tracking, and follow up.
Experience developing and managing tracking systems for organizing and monitoring complex legal and administrative data.
Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive administrative support.
Possess exceptional technical writing skills.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing official correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and clarity.
Understanding of public property issues for use in drafting/researching and responding to claims for damages.
Knowledge of Rights-of-way, road usage and infrastructure.
Ability to conduct field visits and safely operate a county vehicle.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a consistent focus on meeting deadlines and following up on assignments; ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences in a clear meaningful way.
Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation, file management, and thorough record keeping.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), and with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Must have a Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS applications, and maintenance management or electronic records systems.
Experience conducting fieldwork, including locating markers for rights-of-way (ROW), taking photos, compiling documentation, and verifying claim related data.
Working knowledge of King County Road Design and Construction Standards, KCC zoning code and WA State RCW.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support, and records management.
Respond to public inquiries and assist with drafting responses to claims for damages.
Conduct public records searches using internal databases and information systems; identify appropriate personnel for task assignments, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
Develop and manage tracking systems to ensure accurate documentation of critical information related to active lawsuits, legal holds, and citizen correspondence.
Compile records for discovery requests.
Draft, proofread, and edit official correspondence with a high level of accuracy.
Draft and issue correspondence to inform property owners of identified violations and outline the necessary actions for compliance.
Maintain accurate, thorough and organized records.
Serve as a point of contact for internal inquiries, including employee vehicle accidents and record location assistance.
Route documents for signatures, monitor approval status, and ensure timely follow up.
Conduct field visits as needed to assist with right-of-way investigations, (which may include locating markers/monuments and stakes to determine boundaries), and verify information related to claims.
Other duties as assigned.