Administrator II
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 11, 2025
Salary
$45.30 - $54.77 Hourly
Location
WA 98168, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025AV24275
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Facilities
Opening Date
04/10/2025
Closing Date
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Transit Facilities Division is searching for a self-motivated individual with good judgment, an eye for accuracy, and professional integrity to provide complex and critical administrative support.
This Administrator II position offers fantastic benefits and values-driven work environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong skills in managing multiple administrative projects and programs simultaneously, provide backup support in highly specialized areas of finance and budgeting, and interpret reports and trends to make data-driven recommendations. They will also have skill and experience in building strong, productive working relationships with all types of internal or external customers, and the ability to continuously improve the efficiency and accuracy of business and administrative processes.
King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Additionally, the Facilities Maintenance Division also implements capital improvement and grant-funded projects aimed to enhance the condition of County-owned facilities and to respond to ridership needs based on route usage and customer feedback.
In Transit Facilities Division we are committed to serving our customers with excellence and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where all team members are valued, respected, and able to operate at their full potential. W e're creating a dynamic culture where everyone is valued and able to thrive. Our strategic priorities include establishing a culture of care, ensuring the clean and safest possible environment for employees and customers.
This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of May 5th through May 9th , but are subject to change.
Note on starting wage: Depending on qualifications, we may offer the candidate a different starting step at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply
This position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:
Those interested must submit:
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:
Career Support Services - King County .
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In these roles, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Administrator II, you will:
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
The work location will be at South Maintenance Facility (11911 E Marginal Way S; Seattle, WA 98134). This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week), with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday day shift.
UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Protec 17 - C4
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 2810200 / 56
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Alex Vinson (she/her) Talent Advisor avinson@kingcounty.gov
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:
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.
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:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$45.30 - $54.77 Hourly
Location
WA 98168, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025AV24275
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Facilities
Opening Date
04/10/2025
Closing Date
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
Transit Facilities Division is searching for a self-motivated individual with good judgment, an eye for accuracy, and professional integrity to provide complex and critical administrative support.
This Administrator II position offers fantastic benefits and values-driven work environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong skills in managing multiple administrative projects and programs simultaneously, provide backup support in highly specialized areas of finance and budgeting, and interpret reports and trends to make data-driven recommendations. They will also have skill and experience in building strong, productive working relationships with all types of internal or external customers, and the ability to continuously improve the efficiency and accuracy of business and administrative processes.
King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Additionally, the Facilities Maintenance Division also implements capital improvement and grant-funded projects aimed to enhance the condition of County-owned facilities and to respond to ridership needs based on route usage and customer feedback.
In Transit Facilities Division we are committed to serving our customers with excellence and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where all team members are valued, respected, and able to operate at their full potential. W e're creating a dynamic culture where everyone is valued and able to thrive. Our strategic priorities include establishing a culture of care, ensuring the clean and safest possible environment for employees and customers.
This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of May 5th through May 9th , but are subject to change.
Note on starting wage: Depending on qualifications, we may offer the candidate a different starting step at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply
This position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:
Those interested must submit:
- An online employment application with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience). Be sure to list all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving.
- Completed supplemental questions.
- A resume.
- A cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:
Career Support Services - King County .
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In these roles, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Administrator II, you will:
- Perform payroll and timekeeper functions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Develop and coordinate special programs and projects, recognition awards and promotional events for the division.
- Participate in strategic planning efforts and help develop and/or revise policies and procedures for assigned work unit.
- Assist Supervisors in researching and analyzing financial data, including identifying revenues, expenditures and discrepancies and conducting some basic forecasting.
- Process uniform, shoe, travel and similar vouchers consistent with labor agreements. Process and track invoices for payment.
- Analyze and evaluate data for assigned research projects and technical systems, assess program models and prepare summary reports.
- Interpret and provide management with information on current administrative policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Participate in planning and marketing and in providing business and support services for assigned work unit.
- Develop and manage a project of limited scope within work unit. Plan and coordinate special programs, recognition awards and promotional events.
- Prepare and manage presentation materials and publications for internal use, including digital signage.
- Be a subject matter expert in certain areas of focus and provide support to internal staff, including Leaves Management, Grievance procedures, and others.
- Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the unit, section, division and/or department levels.
- Represent the work unit, division or department on internal and external committees or task forces.
- Maintain confidentiality while earning trust and respect of co-workers through honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Maintain base files for employees. Complete personnel related documents such as position requisitions, personnel changes, and special duty request forms for submittal to Transit Human Resources.
- Track FML/KCFML usage and time balances; maintain disciplinary action records as required in compliance with negotiated labor agreements; safeguard confidential information relating to terminations, discipline, drug testing and other personnel actions.
- Track and ensure timely processing of grievance procedures, contract requirements, and next steps; schedule disciplinary meetings and hearings; take notes, prepare and distribute hearing summaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a range of business and advanced administrative functions that pertain to this position.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, and ability to work and communicate with diverse groups of customers in person, verbally, and written ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Knowledge of account management and data collection principles, practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to develop, prepare, and maintain complex database reports, including charts, graphs, and tables.
- Excellent organizational skills are required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Proven ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- A strong background in administrative support and demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve and use good judgement in making independent decisions.
- Skilled in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Skilled in the use of personal computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Adobe.
- Knowledge of Metro Transit policy & procedures.
- Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.
- Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, time management, and handling competing priorities, and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated skill in applying project and account management principles and practices.
- Positive, collaborative, flexible disposition; equally adept at working independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
The work location will be at South Maintenance Facility (11911 E Marginal Way S; Seattle, WA 98134). This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week), with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday day shift.
UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Protec 17 - C4
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 2810200 / 56
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Alex Vinson (she/her) Talent Advisor avinson@kingcounty.gov
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:
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.
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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
