Office Assistant II - 618CO

Thurston County

  • Thurston County, WA
  • $3,550-4,724 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Summary of Duties**This is a project position that is expected to end no later than December 31, 2024****The screening process for this position is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. The Thurston County Auditor's Office reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.**This Office Assistant II is a project position that is in the mid-level general office support classification, within a generic series. Work within this classification may include serving as the department/office primary receptionist, typing a wide variety of documents including letters, memos, and reports (including editing, and proofreading and determining proper format). In this position, you are generally expected to make judgments about the methods used to accomplish assigned work, with work being reviewed on a regular basis by a supervisor.Other responsibilities typical of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:
  • Set up data base programs or other basic information tracking programs, gathers data, inputs data, retrieves information, and produces reports.
  • Create and maintain logs, and utilizes information to perform tasks such as processing applications and issuing standardized letters.
  • May perform any of the duties assigned to the Office Assistant I.
What we offer our employees:
  • Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
  • Plan for Your Future: As a member of our team, you 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 our
website for more information. * Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid
and 2 floating 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 staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
  • See under Benefits later in this job description for detailed information about the many other benefits the County offers.
Why you'll love it here
Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capital city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at .Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One year of general office experience which includes responsibility for performing a full range of office support tasks, including experience providing information and assistance to the general public.
  • Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software to perform word processing and data management.
  • Washington State Driver's License may be required.
  • Ability to type 55 wpm.
Desired Skills
  • Knowledge of advanced telephone/reception techniques.
  • Knowledge of customer service techniques.
  • Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
  • Knowledge of money handling practices and basic math.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Other Position Related InformationQuestions about this Position?
The contact person for this recruitment is Tillie Naputi-Pullar, Election Manager / 360.786.5408This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- A project position with an end date of no later than December 31, 2024Required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of InterestThurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.Health Care Benefits:Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.Pension Plans:Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.Holiday and Leave Programs:Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.Other County Paid Benefits:Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health. The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc. Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.Additional Voluntary Benefits:Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins. It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.Worksite Plans:
  • Accident Insurance is designed to help pay for costs not covered by employee health insurance when injured due to an accident.
  • Hospital Indemnity will pay a lump sum if an employee is admitted to the hospital, and will pay a lump sum for each day your are inpatient, to a maximum of 15 days per year.
  • Critical Illness will pay a lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain serious conditions. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke are a few of the listed conditions in this policy.
Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.

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