Executive Assistant II - KCIT

Executive Assistant II

This position is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

Under Executive Girmay Zahilay's leadership, King County is committed to becoming a high-performing government that transparently delivers services to improve the lives of residents. To support this vision, we are seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative Executive Assistant (EA) II to join King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT).

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support to the Department Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other senior leaders within KCIT, applying specialized administrative expertise, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills. The EA to the CIO acts as an extension of leadership, maximizing executive productivity by managing complex schedules, overseeing internal processes, and handling confidential information while modeling the administration's values by serving with integrity and initiative, and approaching challenges with a collaborative mindset.

This role requires strong attention to detail, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeks opportunities to enhance workflows and streamline processes, and demonstrates flexibilityincluding the ability to adjust start and end times as needed to accommodate rapidly changing schedules and multiple priorities.

We work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness. We arrive prepared and on time, structure meetings with clear goals and next steps, and represent the Executive with professionalismincluding responsible social media conduct. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

About King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)

King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners.

Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities. As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region's most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County's mission.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

The person hired for this position must successfully pass a background check. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation prior to an offer of employment? This will include reference checks with previous employers, and a criminal background check.

How many years of progressively responsible administrative experience do you have providing professional-level support to an Executive Director, CEO, COO, CIO, or other senior leader?

For QUESTION 2, please list the organization(s) and dates of work on your application for which this experience was in (TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE, YOUR ANSWER MUST NOT CONTAIN "SEE RESUME" OR SIMILAR RESPONSE):

Please select all the office productivity software and databases in which you are proficient.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?