Administrative Specialist III
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 18, 2019
- Summary
Are You....
- An administrative professional super star with an action orientation and strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills?
- A multi-tasker, organized and attentive to detail with strong prioritization skills and interest in administrative processes and procedures?
- Genuinely interested in working in a team-centered environment?
- Technically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products, databases and computer applications and business tools?
- Capable of learning new tasks and processes in order to support team assignments and production goals?
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
The employment opportunity includes cross-training in several Accounting Division functional support areas to provide maximum staffing flexibility. Specifically:- Administratively support Accounting Division Director and staff in the administration of assessment valuation accounting in the Exemptions, Accounting Support, or Public Information teams.
- Working in a team environment, share work and respond to customer inquiries by researching problems and inquiries from internal and external clientele.
- Work independently and on teams in a variety of assignments which might include customer service, accounting support, and exemption processes.
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills, have an ability to prioritize, use exceptional judgment when handling sensitive requests and must be detail oriented.
- Must be focused on delivering superior customer service to our taxpayers and to your team members.
This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of ensuring fair and equitable property tax administration and values. This role involves providing technical, administrative and customer support to the Division Director, on a variety of property accounts. The ability to be flexible, have the ability to adapt to a changing daily routine and process a large volume of daily work while maintaining a production schedule. Daily interaction with staff and the public requiring collaborative, analytical, customer service, and property ownership documentation research skills. The successful applicant who accepts this position will work a 4 days per week schedule, 8.75 hours per day schedule for thirty-five (35) hours per week.
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:- Strong background in administrative support, principals & practice.
- Solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative, team-centered environment.
- Strong Customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust and values.
- Proficiency and ease in using business productivity tools and cutting edge technology in your everyday work; (We use Microsoft Office Suite and other internal applications & assessment related tools.)
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
- A basic understanding of applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to physical & legal property changes.
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the following:
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office or administrative support experience including at least two (2) years of independent administrative or financial responsibility working within a group or team of professional, technical or management staff,
- One (1) year of experience in processing real estate transactions for parcel administration such as tax roll corrections, refunds, exemptions, or segregations/mergers or other similarly complex administrative functions.
This exciting employment opportunity to join King County government is open to all qualified applicants. A King County Application (paper or electronic) is required, and we highly recommend that you include a cover letter and resume with your application materials. Please be sure to explain how you meet the competencies discussed above and identify your transferrable skills.
This recruitment will be used to create a list of eligible candidates for future vacancies for this position.
Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The primary work location for this position is the King County Administration Building, 500 – 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA.
Who We Are....
Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to our team.
We are an award winning leader and innovator in government property assessments. With over 200 employees and an annual budget of over $27 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor's Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. To learn more, please visit our website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Union Membership: Positions in this classification will be represented by OPEIU, Local 8.
Working Conditions: Incumbents in the position work in an office environment.
Accommodation: If you need accommodation in the hiring process, or an alternate format of this announcement, please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356,
or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov for other options.
Our offices in the King County Administration Building operate under a fragrance, scent, flower and plant-free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.