Job Summary
The Clark County Public Works Department is looking for an Office Manager to help plan, coordinate, and supervise administrative functions across the department. This position is key to the department’s success by ensuring consistency and efficiency in the day-to-day operations and will help to promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-organizational support.
This position reports directly to the Deputy Director and also serves as an executive assistant to department leadership, handling sensitive and confidential administrative assignments as directed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible secretarial or administrative experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized secretarial and/or business administration training.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern office management; principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; principles and procedures of budget preparation, control, financial record keeping and reporting; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; business letter writing and basic report preparation; and so forth.
Ability to: Plan, supervise, and coordinate the work of clerical and paraprofessional support staff; perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; understand the organization and operation of the County, assigned department, and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems, and find effective solutions; interpret, apply, and explain administrative and departmental policies and procedures; independently prepare correspondences, memorandums, and reports; type and transcribe dictation at a speed necessary for successful job performance is required at some positions; work independently in the absence of supervision; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer; work cooperatively with other departments, County officials, and outside agencies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; and so forth.
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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.