If you have the passion, desire, and drive to serve those most vulnerable in our community and want to work in an environment that values diversity and approaches situations with a focus on racial equity, then Public Health’s Community Health Services Division (CHS) is the place for you.

 CHS is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Public Health Administrative Support Supervisor (PHASS) to oversee central administrative support for the division and to work as a partner in the Community Health Services float pool, helping to hire, schedule, and monitor the work of the float pool staff.  The PHASS will supervise central administrative and float pool administrative staff and possibly interpreter and dental assistant float pool staff.  The PHASS position is based in the Chinook building but will be required to travel to other locations as needed.  During the COVID-19 response, the PHASS will also supervise administrative staff supporting COVID-19 vaccine operations.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Office 365, demonstrated ability to provide supervision to staff who are on-site and off-site, and superb customer service skills while working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

WORK LOCATION: 
This position is based at the Chinook Building; limited telecommuting may be permissible; this position will have to report directly to the Chinook Building.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates.

• Supervise and direct the work of assigned staff in the Chinook building who provide division-wide administrative support, plus temporary administrative staff during the COVID-19 response.  Work includes hiring, training, performance evaluations, performance improvement, and scheduling. Support float pool operations and back up float pool PHASS.        Coordinate scheduling of agency staff.  Assist in float pool scheduling and administrative tasks.  
• Develop, implement, and evaluate division staff onboarding, training, and support for float pool administrative staff.
• Monitor staffing patterns and adjust float pool staffing to meet demand.  
• Coordinate, monitor, and participate in special administrative projects for Community Health Services, such as supporting the transition to SharePoint/One Drive, selection and contracting with new copier/printer vendors, emergency preparedness, among others.
• Act as the facilities lead for the 10th floor of Chinook.        Assure floor facilities needs are addressed.  Coordinate the response group that manages front door access and provides coverage for administrative support for the floor.  Assist in floor plan updates and future planning.
• Contribute to development of protocols, policies, or materials. 
• Participate in strategic planning as it relates to meeting goals for stable staffing and safe and efficient site operations.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles  
• Knowledge of human resources management techniques and principles
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills; skill in coordinating work assignments with and between staff members.
• Intermediate experience using the Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, as well as SharePoint and OneDrive. 
• Demonstrated time management and self-direction skills to prioritize work and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.  
• Excellent customer service skills; maintains a professional demeanor at all times; and uses tact and discretion in difficult communications.
• Editing and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of general office policies, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, teams, committees, and organizations serving vulnerable and marginalized populations including people experiencing homelessness.
• Demonstrated ability in tracking multiple ongoing and one-time projects, including prioritizing the workload of administrative staff and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• A deep commitment to equity and social justice
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds is desirable but not required.
• Ability to travel to locations around Seattle & King County for occasional meetings.

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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
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application 
• Completed supplemental questions that are supported in your application. These answers will be reviewed to determine competitiveness. Please do not use "see resume" in your answers as these will be considered incomplete.  
• Cover letter which details how you meet or exceed the qualifications.

• The selected candidate will be required to submit a background check. Records are not automatically disqualifying. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. 
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required trainings on time.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs/applying.aspx 
•  Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
•   Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
•  Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.