Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) · Seattle, WA - King County, United States
Join our team at the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as an Administrative Assistant 5! We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to provide high-level administrative support to Region 4's Regional Administrator.
About the Role
The AA5 reports to Region 4's Regional Administrator and functions as the principal assistant for administrative matters, accomplishing varied and complex projects. This position has delegated authority to act in the absence of the Regional Administrator on administrative matters, including managing the region's travel budget, purchasing equipment and service orders, facility and space management, labor relations and personnel actions, developing regional administrative procedures and practices, and receiving and staffing of complaints and issues raised by the public or forwarded from the Governor's office or the Secretary's office.
What You Will Do
Serve as the Regional Administrator’s (RA) principal assistant with delegated authority to accomplish their administrative responsibilities and assignments.
Prepare correspondence for the RA and exercise signature authority on administrative matters.
Compile and analyze data, review staff work for completeness, and make or direct changes when necessary.
Coordinate and manage the RA's calendar using agency-approved software.
Address public groups on departmental functions and policies, and answer questions about the region's operation.
What We Are Looking For
Ability to interact with co-workers and the community appropriately and professionally.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about public service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!