Administrative Specialist III

Salary : $68,507.50 - $86,837.50 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026-27502
Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Emergency Radio Communications
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week


Summary
This job opportunity is internal to King County and is only open to current King County employees.

King County Information Technology, Radio Communication Services (RCS) provides services to first responders and other public safety, emergency, and government internal and external King County agencies. RCS is seeking a full-time position that will perform administrative support duties for that will include customer service, procurement, records management, accounts payable/receivable, shipping/receiving, staff support, and other general administrative duties as assigned. This position will cover walk-in customers, front-counter parts sales, fielding the radio shop main phone line and email, as well as a variety of administrative tasks to support RCS operations.


The successful candidate will support daily operational, procurement, and customer-service functions using Microsoft Office, Oracle EBS (iProcurement/iExpense), and Dynamics 365 Field Services. The role includes procurement and inventory management such as ordering radio equipment, installation parts, tools, and supplies; processing depot repairs; creating purchase requests; and maintaining accurate inventory records in Dynamics 365. The specialist will also handle financial and administrative processing by generating purchase requisitions, submitting expense reports, supporting accounts receivable, and managing incoming mail. Additional responsibilities include office and logistics support such as managing office and janitorial supplies, coordinating shipping for parts and equipment repairs, receiving delivered goods, notifying requesters, and updating inventory systems. The position also provides backup operational support to the RCS Business Finance Officer III role by monitoring work tickets for month-end revenue collection and assisting with customer accounts and assets. Customer-facing duties include front-counter service, greeting walk-in customers, assessing service needs, routing requests to technicians, processing part sales and customer orders, managing phone inquiries, and directing callers to the appropriate staff member.

KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.


KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit:

Job Duties

• Create Procurement Request Form submissions
• Procure goods and services for office supplies, parts/equipment, tools, supplies, and repairs
• Process vendor invoices for payment using King County-issued credit card or by requisition
• Answer phones and monitor main Radio Shop email for customer requests/inquiries
• Maintain and track inventory in Dynamics 365.
• Assist with meetings by preparing team agendas, meeting minutes, and related documentation.
• Handle shipping/receiving and process mail.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Five or more years of experience with providing direct and/or indirect services to First Responders/other government and public safety radio service users
• Three or more years of experience providing administrative support
• Three or more years of experience with procurement, order processing/management
• Three or more years of accounts receivable/payable experience
• Software experience with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Dynamics 365
• Experience providing face-to-face and virtual/phone customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team and proactively provide team support
• Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Efficient time management and ability to exercise appropriate judgement for task prioritization
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving procedures
• Proactive and self-directed

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with MS Project, Oracle, SharePoint, PeopleSoft
• Familiarity with Motorola or similar radios, parts and equipment
• Five or more years of experience providing administrative support
• Familiarity with MS Dynamics (Field Services Modules - work orders, assets, scheduling)
• Familiarity with emergency radio services
• Knowledge and experience providing administrative support for subscriber services.
• Experience providing direct and indirect customer services to First Responders and other government and public safety radio services users.
• Experience with Microsoft Office application OneNote
• Experience with requesting JIRA tickets through Puget Sound Emergency Network

Supplemental Information
Onsite Work

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and occasional telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support when working remotely.


Onsite Location
855 South 192nd Street, Suite 1000, SeaTac WA 98148

Classification

Administrative Specialist III - 421401

Union


This position is not represented by a coalition union

Work Schedule

The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime pay.
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Questions
Please reach out to Shane Michael at with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• 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

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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.


NOTE: 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.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Does your authorization require sponsorship now or in the future from an employer or other source? (This does not preclude you from being considered for this position.)

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently a King County employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to undergo a background investigation prior to an offer of employment? This will include reference checks with previous employers, and a thorough criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

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Please select all that apply from the list below that best describes your skills and experience. (Answers must be supported by application)

• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Outlook
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Teams
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Word
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Excel
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• None of the above

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Please select all that apply from the list below that best describes your skills and experience. (Answers must be supported by application)

• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft Project
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Proficient Software experience with Microsoft MS Dynamics (Field Services Modules - work orders, assets, scheduling)
• Experience with Microsoft Office application OneNote
• Proficient Software experience with PeopleSoft
• Proficient Software experience with Oracle
• Five or more years of experience providing administrative support
• Familiarity with Motorola or similar radios, parts and equipment
• Familiarity with emergency radio services
• Knowledge and experience providing administrative support for subscriber services
• Experience providing direct and indirect customer services to First Responders and other government and public safety radio services users
• Experience with requesting JIRA tickets through Puget Sound Emergency Network
• None of the above

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

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice.2. The department you worked in.3. The effective date of your layoff.
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