Salary: $2,697.00 – $3,558.00 Monthly
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Job Number: 2023-3-8378-03474
Closing: 3/23/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Wildfire Division. Do you like a fast paced rewarding work environment, if so this job is for you!  Our Seasonal Office Assistant 2 position provides a variety of administrative/clerical functions. This position will challenge you with fast-paced, high-intensity situations that will require you to utilize your multi-tasking aptitude.  This position will also utilize your excellent verbal and written skills to communicate and network with agency staff from all regions, divisions, and management.

Duties
Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of the Office Assistant 2 include, but are not limited to the: answering the Washington State DNR Fire Reporting line, travel coordination, clerical projects and general administrative support.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Experience operating a multi-function copier and other standard office equipment.
  • Experience using multiline phone.
  • Experience managing multiple tasks while evaluating competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
  • Experience collaborating with team members to deliver measured results.
  • DNR Core Competencies: 
    • Personal Accountability 
    • Value Others 
    • Compassionate Communication 
    • Inspire Others 
    • Commitment to Excellence

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Office setting, first point of contact with customers, other government employees and stakeholders. Both in person and through the telephone system.
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00 pm-7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-7:00pm, and Sunday 8:30am-7:00pm. Hours include ½ hour lunch, July 4th and Labor Day. Extra hours may be required.
  • Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent and no start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g.,Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson &Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.

Application Requirements

  • To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov.
  • You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position. 
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements. 
  • Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
  • Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
  • Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
  • Complete all supplemental questions. 

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3950643/office-assistant-2

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
 
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
 
Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 
Questions?  Please contact Krista Kirkley at krista.kirkley@dnr.wa.gov, 360-902-1300 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3950643/office-assistant-2

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