Government Relations Assistant

King County   Seattle, WA   Full-time     Education
Posted on November 29, 2024
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Salary

$35.52 - $45.02 Hourly

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024SC23138

Department

DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs

Division

Comm & Human Svcs Admin

Opening Date

11/29/2024

Closing Date

12/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary



The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

We have an exciting opporunity for a Government Relations Assistant to join the External Affairs team in the Director's Office. This position will report to the DCHS Chief of Staff.

WHO MAY APPLY: Please apply if you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around January 8 and 9, 2025.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

Additional Job Information



WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is not represented by a union.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency .

REMOTE AND ONSITE WORK DETAILS: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly.

REMOTE WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.


RECRUITER: Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov

Job Duties

  • Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread and/or edit documents, letters of agreement, or correspondence to ensure these conform to King County standards and style established in the department.
  • Manage administrative and scheduling support for the Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and the broader government relations team, including organizing and coordinating meetings and appointments between the department and key internal and external staff and elected officials.
  • Coordinate and prepare briefing materials, agendas, and background information for leadership in External Affairs and the Director's Office.
  • Stay informed about policy issues and transmittals before the King County Council.
  • Provide and/or acquire authoritative program-specific information relating to assigned specialized or technical administrative support services that require interpreting established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant sources to internal and/or external customers over the telephone, in writing and/or in person.
  • Oversee management of internal documentation and record management for the External Affairs team.
  • Maintain, inventory, order, collect and distribute supplies and/or equipment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Over two years of progressively responsible work experience involving public administration and/or analysis, or related fields in the public or nonprofit sectors.
  • Experience in administrative assistance, communications, customer service, government relations, or other relevant experience in a professional capacity
  • Experience working for an elected official, executive, or director
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, track projects, and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision or oversight
  • Willingness and capacity to attend community meetings, forums, and town halls in the evenings or on weekends
  • Skill in maintaining confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 software applications and technical skills; proficient (minimum of intermediate skill level) in Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Skill in prioritizing workload and adapting to changes in demands

Supplemental Information



Forbes 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 the 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
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

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.