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Public Works Parks and Lands Office Assistant III

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Mar 21, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

 

The Office Assistant III works with the Division Manager to administer the Parks program and supports the Division’s staff on business practices and activities. This position provides a wide range of business activities for the Division. The primary responsibility is to provide customer service to internal and external customers by performing moderately difficult to complex administrative support activities.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

 

  • Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), and database experience
  • Highly organized and self-directed
  • Experience in managing shared files system
  • Ability to work well with a diverse population

 

Education and Experience: Three to five years of responsible and advanced administrative support experience including the full range of office and support functions; telephone and reception, word processing, spreadsheet and other personal computer applications, filing systems, mail, supplies, budgeting, accounting and others. In those positions requiring typing, the incumbents must, upon entry into the position, be able to type at a rate of no less than 55 words per minute. May be required to possess or obtain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

 

Combinations of education or experience, which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work, will be considered.

 

Knowledge of:

 

  • General office procedures and practices
  • A variety of software and hardware systems
  • Basic bookkeeping and/or receipting practices
  • Standard office machines and PC computer applications
  • Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships; apply sound judgment in making decisions; follow oral and written instructions; effectively guide and assist other employees; communicate effectively both orally and in written form; ability to track multiple projects, processes and actionable items for Division.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

                                                                                             

Salary Grade: Local 307.505 ($19.88 - $25.39) per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

Local 307.505 ($19.88 - $25.39) per hour
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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