Administrative Assistant I - NonU



Administrative Assistant I - NonU

Salary

$4,110.00 - $5,467.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County, WA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Employee

Job Number

06R00155

Department

Superior Court

Opening Date

03/18/2022

Closing Date

9/8/2022 7:54 AM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Summary of Duties

Please note - Based on the Washington State Supreme Court Order 25700-B-669 and policy adopted by the Superior Court Board of Judges on September 7, 2021, this position will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. For more information, please contact the recruitment contact listed below.
 
This employment opportunity will remain open until filled.  The Thurston County Superior Court reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.   To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible. The first review of applicants will begin on April 8, 2022.

Within Thurston County Superior Court, the Administrative Assistant I position is responsible for providing specific administrative and/or technical support. As such, this position may serve as primary contact for specific program areas, including reviewing information related to the function of the program, and independently makes decisions regarding day-to-day matters.
 
Specific responsibilities may also include, but would not be limited to the following:
  • Monitors to assure that the program is following applicable laws. 
  • Advises the public regarding program matters. 
  • Researches and drafts recommendations of procedures, products or services, and activities within the Court or specific program. 
  • Coordinates services or programs with other agencies. 
  • Monitors budget activity and/or financial records; compiles data and prepares estimates, statements, statistical reports, billings, and other business reports. 
  • May serve as the primary staff to a board or commission.  Schedules meetings and events, determines agendas and supporting materials, prepares minutes and other reports, and independently conducts follow-up assignments as requested. 
  • Performs research and compiles data. 
  • Designs databases and other programs to track and analyze information, and prepares materials for presentations, as needed. 
  • Handles inquires and requests by judges, court staff, the public, or other departments. 
  • Serves as a contact point for requests, information gathering and problem-solving, as well as assists in resolving complaints or requests.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED and one year of college level coursework in office support, general business, or another closely related field.
  • Three years of general office experience, with at least two years in a senior level office support position which includes experience independently coordinating projects and creating complex documents and reports. 
  • Ability to use computer equipment and related software programs is required.
  • A current Washington State Driver's License may be required.
  • Will be required to pass a background check.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge and abilities to be successful in this position:

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and work organization. 
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to analyze complex office problems and develop and recommend solutions. 
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, other organizations, and the general public.

Other Position Related Information

Questions about this position?
The contact person for this recruitment is Edith Vanderwal, Court Operations Manager, 

360-709-3232
 
This position is:
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

- Contingent upon passing a background check
 
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume

- Applicant Disclosure Form - Supplemental Questions (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830)
 
 

 

Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.

Health Care Benefits:

Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.

Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.

Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.

Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.

Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.

Pension Plans:

Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.

Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.

Holiday and Leave Programs:

Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.

Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid holidays are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.

Other County Paid Benefits:

Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health.  The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc.  Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.

Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins.  It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.

Worksite Plans:

  • Accident Insurance is designed to help pay for costs not covered by employee health insurance when injured due to an accident.
  • Hospital Indemnity will pay a lump sum if an employee is admitted to the hospital, and will pay a lump sum for each day your are inpatient, to a maximum of 15 days per year.
  • Critical Illness will pay a lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain serious conditions.  Cancer, heart attack, and stroke are a few of the listed conditions in this policy.
     

Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness. 

Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.

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Please click here for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website: Benefits 2022 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans (thurstoncountywa.gov)

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1. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
  • Yes
  • No
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2. Have you ever had findings made against you in any civil adjudicative (judicial or administrative) proceeding? A "civil adjudication proceeding" is a judicial or administrative adjudicative proceeding that results in a finding of, or upholds an agency finding of, domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, violation of a professional licensing standard regarding a child or vulnerable adult, or exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult under any provision of law, including but not limited to chapter 13.34, 26.44, 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. "Civil adjudication proceeding" also includes judicial or administrative findings that become final due to the failure of the alleged perpetrator to timely exercise a legal right to administratively challenge such findings.
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3. Have you had both a conviction and finding made against you in any civil adjudicative proceeding?
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4. Do you have any civil adjudicative proceedings or criminal charges pending?
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5. If you answered YES to any of the questions above, please explain below. If you answered NO to ALL questions above, please type N/A.
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6. By responding to this disclosure form, applicants understand that an inquiry may be made to the Washington State Patrol or other law enforcement agencies under the Child and Adult Abuse Information Act to determine whether the applicant has any history relating to crimes against another person or child abuse. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing responses are true and correct.
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Required Question

Agency
Thurston County
Address
Thurston County
3000 Pacific Ave SE
Olympia, Washington, 98501