The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) Administrative Specialist III position. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the DAJD Division Major's position at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle, Washington.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be expected to provide clerical support and office coordination that is specialized and/or technical in nature and performed under limited supervision. The work involves independent judgment of complex and/or sensitive information. This position requires exceptional communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit memos, letters and other correspondence. To carry out these job duties one must be able to prioritize work assignments with competing deadlines, while exercising good judgment regarding complex and politically sensitive issues, and to consider and maintain confidentiality at all times.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: DAJD is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county jail in the State of Washington. The DAJD contributes to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner.
King County DAJD is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. DAJD encourages people of all backgrounds, cultures and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. DAJD values diversity and is committed to making appropriate accommodations as needed to support diversity as we believe that a diverse workforce is a strong workforce.
The job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
WHO MAY APPLY: This Career Service position is open concurrently to all King County employees and the general public who meet the minimum qualifications. Internal consideration will be given to current King County and DAJD employees.
SELECTION PROCESS: Initial screening will be based upon a review of the application materials. As part of the screening process, responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed in conjunction with general application materials. Application materials must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps in the review or selection process.
HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will NOT substitute for full application. Online applications are preferred. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).
WORK LOCATION: King County Correctional Facility, 500 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a regular career service, forty (40) hour per week, overtime eligible position. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 0800-1630 but hours may vary depending on activities. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Candidates must be willing and able to work in a secured facility.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Jaclyn P. Smith HR Analyst; Phone Number: 206-263-3379; or via e-mail at jacsmith@kingcounty.gov
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position will be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, a lie detection evaluation and reference checks. A valid Washington State Driver's license or alternate ability to travel around the County is required by time of hire.
TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
Some of the work associated with this position may be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Remote working will be based on operational need. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.
To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.
We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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