ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

The salary for this position is $4,317.00 - $5,742.00 Monthly.

Thurston County Superior Court is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant I.

The candidate in this position is responsible for providing specific administrative and technical support to Superior Court's therapeutic programs including but not limited to DUI / Drug Court, Family Recovery Court, and Safe Babies Program.

At times, this employee may participate as a member of these programs and may be assigned responsibilities for a specific function of the program, such as weekly court calendars, supply purchasing, expense tracking and graduation coordination.

Other duties may include but are not limited to :

• Entering participant data in case management systems.
• Preparation of calendars and court documentation, which may include :
• Ensuring participants appear on weekly calendar. Or, when participants are not on the calendar, filing notice with the County Clerk's office to ensure they are added to appropriate calendars.
• Reviewing weekly Court Reports submitted by treatment counselors and ensuring the program compliance is current and consistent with data on record, including but not limited to toxicology, fees, completion of sanctions, and any other court ordered action.
• Regular monitoring and reporting of client urinalysis results for all Superior Court Therapeutic Courts.
• Collecting documentation from program participants to include copies of pay-stubs, school transcripts, copies of diplomas / GED, proof of payment for legal financial obligations, child-support, and contact with law enforcement.
• Communication of participant concerns to Manager or Coordinator.
• Assist in the compiling of data used in reports and / or presentations to County stakeholder groups, boards, and committees.
• Assist in the drafting of policy and procedure for program functions and activity.
• Provide coverage of essential responsibilities for the Program Coordinator in their absence.

Please note : the incumbent in this position must have the ability to travel short distances between work sites.

What we offer our employees :

• Work-Life Balance : We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future : As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental / vision care for you and your family.

Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.

• Paid Leave : Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program : Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.

We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.

• Flexible Work Schedules : Some of the options that employees may take advantage of including alternative or compressed schedules and / or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation : The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness : This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of college level coursework in office support, general business, or another closely related field.
• Three years of general office experience, with at least two years in a senior level office support position which includes experience independently coordinating projects and creating complex documents and reports.

Additional experience may substitute college education year for year.

• Ability to use computer equipment and related software programs is required.
• A current Washington State Driver's License may be required.

Questions about this position? Please contact Sabrina Craig at 360-709-3089.

This position is :

• NOT represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent on passing a background check

Items requested for consideration :

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

PLEASE NOTE : Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County's Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498.

Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically.

Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.