$49,455.00 – $66,414.60 Annually<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
King County – Shoreline, WA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Full Time – Permanent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Flexible\/Hybrid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
2026-WQ0696-02471<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Dept. of Ecology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Water Quality<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
03\/31\/2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Continuous<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/p>\n The Department of Ecology is hiring a\u00a0Section Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3)\u00a0<\/strong>within the Water Quality Program<\/a>\u2019s Northwest Region.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Timeline:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n Do you love to bring organization to chaos and check things off your \u201cto-do\u201d list while working to protect and restore the environment? Are you a resourceful self-starter who thrives on taking initiative to solve organizational problems? Are you an excellent communicator who expertly manages communication flows? The Northwest Region section of the Water Quality Program is seeking an organized and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to support the Section Manager and broader team of 60+ employees. You will directly support our organizational mission and goals by ensuring the administrative functions of the office are conducted in a timely, transparent, organized, and accurate manner. You will serve as the section expert in purchasing, timekeeping, and equipment tracking. In collaboration with section leadership and the administrative assistant to the unit supervisors, you will organize and facilitate office environment teambuilding activities, shared-space usage, safety and disaster preparedness, document accessibility, and you will help new employees learn internal administrative procedures and tools.<\/p>\n What you will do:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Four (4) years of experience and\/or education as described below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples of how to qualify:<\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ecology does not use the E-Verify<\/strong> system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit\u00a0www.uscis.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n We believe that\u00a0DEIR\u00a0<\/strong>is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.<\/p>\n Application Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ecology seeks diverse applicants: 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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Click \u201cApply\u201d at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:<\/p>\n Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.\u00a0A resume will not substitute for the \u201cwork experience\u201d section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as \u201csee resume\u201d may be considered incomplete.<\/p>\n Application Attestation:<\/u> By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.<\/p>\n Need an Accommodation?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and\/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:<\/p>\n Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n About the Water Quality<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Program<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The mission of the Water Quality Program is to is to ensure that all aquatic life, and communities in the watershed, experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. The Northwest Region covers seven counties (King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Kitsap, Island and San Juan) which contain half of the state\u2019s population. The region has a mix of urban, suburban, agricultural and forest land uses, and a significant maritime presence. The Northwest Region Section of the Water Quality Program has 60+ employees assigned to project management of grants and loans, water cleanup planning and implementation, municipal and industrial point source discharge permitting, nonpoint source discharge technical assistance, compliance assurance and enforcement, administrative support, customer service and management\/supervision. Nearly all our work has a role in protecting and restoring Puget Sound.<\/p>\n About the Department of Ecology<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n As the State of Washington\u2019s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington\u2019s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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.\u00a0We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:\u00a0Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s)<\/a>,\u00a0Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>,\u00a0Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<\/a>,\u00a0<\/a>11 Paid Holidays per year<\/a>,\u00a0Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/a>,\u00a0Tuition Waiver<\/a>, \u00a0Long Term Disability<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Life Insurance<\/a>,\u00a0Deferred Compensation Programs<\/a>,\u00a0Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<\/a>, \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<\/a>,\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/a>,\u00a0Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<\/a>,\u00a0Combined Fund Drive<\/a>,\u00a0SmartHealth<\/a>\u00a0*Click here for more information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To learn more about Ecology, please visit our\u00a0website<\/a>, explore Working at Ecology<\/a>, check out our\u00a0Strategic Plan<\/a>, and connect with us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>, or our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n Equal Opportunity Employer:<\/u> 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.<\/p>\n Collective Bargaining:<\/u> This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. \u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n #LI-Hybrid<\/p>\n\n
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