Executive Assistant II - KCIT

Salary: $45.91 - $58.19 Hourly
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Appt/Exempt
Job Number: 2026-27401
Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Office of the CIO
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time


Summary
**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 modelling 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 flexibility-including 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 professionalism-including 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. Learn more about KCIT at:

Job Duties
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to a senior leader in KCIT, serving as the primary point of contact for all scheduling needs. Provide scheduling support to other leadership team members as required.
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations , including scheduling appointments, meetings, speaking engagements, and other commitments for senior leaders. Prepare and organize background materials and supporting documents to ensure your principal is fully briefed for all engagements.
• Maintain an efficient and professional flow of information between the Department Director, senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on organizational priorities. Prepare, compile, and distribute materials for meetings and track follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization, modeling professionalism and supporting effective communication and teamwork.
• Serve as a liaison between the CIO, department leadership, county staff, and community partners, fostering strong working relationships and supporting effective collaboration.
• Coordinate and review all travel arrangements including preparing itineraries, confirming lodging and transportation, and processing travel reconciliation.
• Contribute to the Executive Department's one team approach by supporting broader team priorities and projects based on organizational needs and your individual strengths. This may include assisting with cross-functional initiatives, special projects, or process improvements that advance the administration's goals.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an Executive Assistant II who can provide high-level support to senior leaders in KCIT, anticipate needs, manage complex priorities with discretion, and build positive, collaborative relationships across the organization. The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong backgroun d providing professional-level support to an Executive Director, CEO, COO, CIO, or other senior leader, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when making independent decisions.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with people at all levels, maintain a positive attitude, and show a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
• Be proactive and able to coordinate a high volume of diverse assignments, managing multiple competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Possess strong editing, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Understand how large organizations operate, including how to navigate formal and informal channels to move work forward.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability , including the ability to adjust start and end times as needed to support the Executive and respond to changing priorities or unexpected demands.
• Navigate differing or conflicting stakeholder perspectives with professionalism and clarity.
• Be proficient and comfortable using office productivity software and relational databases in daily work. (King County uses Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft HCM, and Oracle EBS.)

Supplemental Information
Hybrid Work

KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

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 working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Classification

Executive Secretary/Assistant II - 4208200

Union Membership

This position is not union represented

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to King County employees only, we are not accepting external applicants at this time. This recruitment may be used to generate an eligibility list for future appointed vacancies that may occur. We welcome applications from all qualified internal applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.


To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Shannon Hoeper, Senior HR Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io


Application Instructions
Applicants must complete the online application to include:

1. Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
2. A resume including all relevant experience.
3. A brief cover letter of not more than one page detailing your experience performing administrative functions as specifically addressed in this job description, and as performed as a primary function in your role(s).
4. A statement of interest describing how your experience aligns with the Executive's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government.

Selection Process

All application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our


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.
01


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.

• Yes
• No

02


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?

• None, but willing to learn
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years but less than four years
• Four years bur less than five years
• Five or more years

03


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):
04


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

• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• Teams
• PeopleSoft HCM
• Oracle EBS

05


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? 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 a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

06


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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question