Office Assistant 3 (OA3)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has two exciting opportunities within our Wildland Fire Management Division for an Office Assistant 3 (OA3). This full-time, permanent, represented position is located in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, WA. The salary range includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective July 1, 2026. This role is ideal for someone with a positive attitude, who can be a team player, and possesses good communication and organizational skills. The candidate should be capable of providing coordinated support, arranging staff travel, and following office processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Two years of administrative, clerical, or office experience.
• Experience reviewing documents, using basic math, and providing good customer service.
• Desire to learn department programs.
• Possesses friendly and professional communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in making travel preparations for others.

Responsibilities

• Answer a multi-line phone and fire reporting line
• Clerical support
• Make travel arrangements
• Data entry
• Review/verify reimbursement documents

Benefits

• Employer contributions toward health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Sick leave
• Vacation days
• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments

What This Job Offers

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