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Department of Ecology Information & Policy Section Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3) in Lacey, Washington
* The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.*
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Toxics Cleanup Program{rel="nofollow"} (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Information and Policy Section Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3) *position. This position is located in our *Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Do you possess strong organizational skills, stellar customer service orientation, and the ability to be flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented? If so, you would be a great fit for this position, where you will provide direct administrative support for the Information and Policy Section Manager and Policy and Technical Support Unit Supervisor for the Toxics Cleanup Program. You'll also provide general assistance to technical and professional staff in the section. Some of your administrative activities will include: calendar management, assisting with recruitment, hiring and onboarding new staff, drafting correspondence, memos and reports, coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling internal and external meetings. Additionally, you will supervise a Forms and Records Analyst, responsible for providing records and office support. You will oversee their work assignments, offer coaching and performance management, provide problem solving support, and cover as a backup in their absence.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington's human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will next review applications on July 1, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before June 30, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
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