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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Recycling Development Center Admin/Records Coordinator (Administrative Assistant 2) position. This administrative position reports to the Coordinator of the Recycling Development Center. This position is responsible for SWM reception and SWM records management and provides support to the Center. This position will be in our headquarters office in Lacey, Washington.
We are looking for candidates who possess excellent organizational and communication skills and have a strong customer service ethic. Candidates should also have a passion for recycling and waste reduction, work well in a team and individually, and can multitask support for the Center as well as program reception and records management.
Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
Duties
Some of the key work activities of the Recycling Development Center Admin/Records Coordinator are to:
Support the SWM program as Forms, Records, and Information Coordinator and Reception Contact:
- Maintain SWM HQ files following retention schedules.
- Assist staff to manage paper and electronic records following records management practices and retention schedules.
- Stay current on all records and information management requirements, meetings, training, and communications.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SWM HQ reception, answering and forwarding calls, and maintaining a reception phone schedule.
- Coordinate with the SWM Program Manager’s assistant and section assistants for phone coverage, mail distribution, staff moves, employee information center updates, and other workplace services.
Manage the logistics of the Center’s 14 member advisory board and support the 2-3 person Center team:
- Maintain and update the Center SharePoint site.
- Maintain schedules for the board and team.
- Manage board meetings, agenda, notes, room reservations.
- Perform advanced word processing tasks (formatting for accessibility, figure captions, footnotes and endnotes, table of contents, etc.) for Center reports and documents.
- Plan travel, process travel vouchers, approvals, and authorization.
- Prepare and edit correspondence.
- Set up and host webinars.
- Track and process contracts, grants, and procurements.
- Update the Center website content.
This administrative position will help shape the direction of recycling, waste reduction, and solid waste management in Washington state. Join the SWM Program team at this exciting time as we tackle issues like plastics, food waste reduction, recycling markets, and other important ventures.
This position will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be February 4, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 3, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/Salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field.
OR
A High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative office work experience.
OR
One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1 at the department of Ecology.
Clerical or office work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating meetings with a variety of attendees.
- Experience with remote meeting technology, like video conference, WebEx, Skype or other services.
- Experience with records management.
- Experience with budget, contracts or grants.
Why work for Ecology?
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.
A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Supplemental Information
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your skills make you a good fit for the position.
- A resume outlining your professional clerical experience.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please send an email to Kara Steward at kara.steward@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Kara to inquire about the status of your application.
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.