Office Assistant 2

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site, limited-duration position lasting up to three years, supporting the Facilities team and serving as a welcoming front-desk presence for visitors conducting business at the new 1501 Market Street building. The role provides essential departmental and general office support while helping create a warm, professional environment for the public and County employees.

The successful candidate will be a proficient, customer-focused administrative professional who is inquisitive, self-motivated, quick to learn, detail-oriented, and able to work independently once trained. The role requires learning County, department, and work-unit policies and procedures, anticipating needs, communicating effectively, and understanding how the work affects Pierce County employees and residents.

During onboarding, the employee will regularly meet with supervisors and teams to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and become familiar with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through Leadership classes, online learning, and other training opportunities, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

• One year of general clerical work experience; additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without them will not be considered.
• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license when travel is required.
• Must authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine materials and correspondence from written material and recordings; proofread department correspondence for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve information and documents from files and records.
• Process requisitions, vouchers, and invoices; validate payments and place department orders.
• Perform timekeeping functions for the work unit or department, complete time records, compute time, maintain leave-status records, and monitor leave balances.
• Perform receptionist and general office duties; respond to routine inquiries by telephone or in person; fulfill requests for publications or office supplies.

Benefits

• Professional development through Leadership classes, robust online learning, and other training opportunities.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed