ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4
Administration
Snohomish County, WA, USA
Description
- If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Are you a self-starter with an interest in providing clerical support?
- Do you thrive in a team environment?
- Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?
About the Agency & Division: The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
The Field Operations Bureau is primarily responsible for traffic law enforcement, collision investigation, and motorist assists on 7,056.18 centerline miles (18,642 lane miles) of state highways and interstates. The bureau oversees eight geographical districts statewide, where commissioned troopers carry out the department's primary goal of providing a safe motoring environment for the public.
Duties
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The position is part of this team:
District 7, under the command of Captain Deion Glover, is situated in the northwest corner of Washington with headquarters located in Marysville. The district provides service in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties.
Detachment offices are located in Bellingham, Burlington, Monroe, Oak Harbor, and Silverlake. In addition, a port of entry for commercial vehicles is located southbound on Interstate 5 at Bow Hill. There are over 200 employees assigned to traffic law enforcement, traffic investigations, narcotics investigations, Homeland Security Division, vehicle inspections, Crime Laboratory, Communications, Electronic Services, and support services. The district serves as a major gateway into British Columbia, Canada, via Interstate 5 and Bellingham is the southernmost terminal for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Our new teammate will be able to:- Makes decisions for District Commander on administrative matters
- Facilitates work on behalf of the District Commander
- Represents District Commander at meetings
- Compose and send Thank Yous for compliments; respond to ‘complaints’ not involving specific personnel (HOV violations, etc.).
- Speaks on behalf of the District Commander at meetings, conferences, etc. on administrative policy matters
- Updates policies regarding procedures for administrative matters
- Prepares briefing materials, reports, and other supporting materials to be used by the District Commander
- Represents the District Commander with delegated authority by managing, monitoring, and providing information on district programs such as CALEA (coordinator for the district), CITE, TEMS, E-Train, AXON Projects, and district LEAN program
Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Four years clerical/office experience( Associate’s degree in business administration or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience )
If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you’re not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Why work for the Washington State Patrol?- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
- Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Supplemental Information
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here (Download PDF reader).Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
Questions?
