{"id":44616,"date":"2021-12-16T10:44:42","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=44616"},"modified":"2021-12-16T10:44:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:44:42","slug":"job-administrative-assistant-ero-air-quality-dept-of-ecology-spokane-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-administrative-assistant-ero-air-quality-dept-of-ecology-spokane-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Administrative Assistant ERO-Air Quality,  Dept. of Ecology  (Spokane, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><strong>For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3344481\/administrative-assistant-ero-air-quality-administrative-assistant-3\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3344481\/administrative-assistant-ero-air-quality-administrative-assistant-3<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-value\"><strong>Salary- <\/strong>$37,728.00 &#8211; $48,996.00 Annually<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>What makes this role unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including the public on complicated and sometimes controversial air quality projects.<br \/>\nYou will often be the first contact for air quality complaints and question from the public and others which include government agencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you will do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor budget status and expenditures<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and track monthly reports<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate preparation, proofreading, signatures, and packaging of documents for briefing and\/or approval<\/li>\n<li>Perform complex word processing tasks such as inputting, formatting and editing letters, memos, monthly reports, position descriptions, evaluations and enforcement and other technical documents<\/li>\n<li>Review, assign, edit, draft, and track executive correspondence to ensure deadlines are met and letters are completed in accordance with agency and governor guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate transition for new hires within the section and ensure that necessary paperwork for new hires is complete in a timely manner<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate enforcement efforts and ensure enforcement action packages are ready for signature<\/li>\n<li>Maintain SharePoint sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nExperience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.<\/p>\n<p>A High school graduation or GED and a total of four (4) years of experience and\/or education as described below:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Professional Experience in: Clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work experience.<\/li>\n<li>Education: Involving a major study in business administration, public administration or closely allied field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Possible Combinations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>C<\/strong><strong>ollege credit hours or degree<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Years of required experience<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">High School Diploma or GED.<br \/>\nNo college credit hours or degree<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">0 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nWe highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can type at least 40 words per minute (WPM).<\/li>\n<li>Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Word, and proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel (or similar), Adobe Pro, and SharePoint (or similar document sharing\/management system).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental Information<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Ecology seeks diverse applicants:\u00a0<\/strong>We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<strong><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Need an Accommodation<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>in the application and\/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please call: <span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span> or email: <a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><u>\u00a0<\/u>and we will be happy to assist.<\/li>\n<li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or <span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">1-800-833-6388<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile&#8217;s main page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you are reading this announcement in print format<\/strong>, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology\">https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u><strong>Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s in the applicant&#8217;s best interest to <strong>submit all of the documents listed below.<\/strong> Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.<\/li>\n<li>A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.<\/li>\n<li>Three professional references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please do NOT include your salary history.\u00a0<\/strong>Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>For Your Privacy:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Attestation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Other Information:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you have specific questions about the position, please email<strong>\u00a0Dave Knight<\/strong> at: <strong>David.T.Knight@ecy.wa.gov<\/strong>. Please do not contact<strong>\u00a0Dave\u00a0<\/strong>to inquire about the status of your application.<\/p>\n<p>To request the full position description: email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov?subject=mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington&#8217;s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State&#8217;s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life\/work balance.<\/p>\n<p><u>Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:<br \/>\n<a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/public-employee-benefits\/employees\/medical-plans-and-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s)<\/a>, <a title=\"Department of Retirement Systems site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drs.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>, <a title=\"Office of Financial Management Leave Types \" href=\"http:\/\/hr.ofm.wa.gov\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/vacation-leave-and-holidays#Vacation%20Leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<\/a>*, <a title=\"Office of Financial Management Leave Types\" href=\"http:\/\/hr.ofm.wa.gov\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/vacation-leave-and-holidays#Paid%20Holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 Paid Holidays per year<\/a>*, <a title=\"Student Aid site\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/a>, <a title=\"Tuition Waiver Washington Administrative Code\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/rcw\/default.aspx?cite=28B.15.558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition Waiver<\/a>, \u00a0<a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/public-employee-benefits\/employees\/long-term-disability-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long Term Disability<\/a> &amp; <a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/public-employee-benefits\/employees\/life-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life Insurance<\/a>, <a title=\"Department of Retirement Systems site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drs.wa.gov\/dcp\/dcp.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deferred Compensation Programs<\/a>, <a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/public-employee-benefits\/employees\/dependent-care-assistance-program-dcap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<\/a>, \u00a0<a title=\"Health Care Authority Site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/public-employee-benefits\/employees\/medical-flexible-spending-arrangement-fsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<\/a>, <a title=\"Department of Enterprise Services site\" href=\"http:\/\/des.wa.gov\/services\/hr-finance-lean\/employee-assistance-program-eap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a>, <a title=\"Office of Financial Management site\" href=\"http:\/\/hr.ofm.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Strategic%20HR\/Commute%20Trip%20Reduction%20SHRD%20Guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a>, <a title=\"Combinded Fund Drive site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cfd.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combined Fund Drive<\/a>, <a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/about-hca\/washington-wellness\/smarthealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmartHealth<\/a> *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student debt: how working for Ecology can help<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service\">https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecology.wa.gov\/\">www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a> and follow, like or visit us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/washingtonstatedepartmentofecology\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ecologywa\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EcologyWA\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ecologywa\">Instagram<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/blog\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collective Bargaining:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:\u00a0<\/strong>The Washington State Department of Ecology 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 in the application\/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call <span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span>. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or <span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">1-800-833-6388<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9433,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[15],"tags":[4,141,13,131,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44616"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9433"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44617,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44616\/revisions\/44617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}