Administrative Assistant II

Employment Conditions
8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 260 days per year. The salary is $58,968.00 - $66,414.40 through August 31. Effective September 1, the salary will increase to $60,569.60 - $68,203.20. This position supports the Teaching and Learning department.


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an office environment; however, periodic travel may be required for workshops or conference attendance. Lifts and carries a maximum of forty (40) pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. This position is telecommute eligible per Policy 5225.


Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment. Lifting and moving tables and chairs for workshop setup is a potential hazard without adherence to proper safety procedures.
Conditions of Employment

1. Does the law allow you to become employed in the U.S.? (You will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or alien identification documents entitling you to work in the United States if you are hired.)
2. Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
3. I authorize Northwest ESD 189 to make an investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any current or former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide Northwest ESD 189 with any information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge Northwest ESD 189 and all those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of requesting, furnishing and receiving this information.
4. I understand that references and personal information, which become part of this application will be regarded as confidential and will not be revealed to me.
5. I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or falsification of statements made in this application constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal or refusal to hire.
6. I understand that a criminal history on all applicants considered for hire by the NWESD shall be requested through the Washington State Patrol and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as a pre-employment prerequisite.

General Questions

1. Please tell us where you learned of this job posting.
2. Please tell us about your administrative experience that has involved progressive levels of responsibility.
3. Please tell us your experience with fiscal administration and/or accounting processes including budgeting.
4. Tell us about a strategy you use to ensure good communication between your co-workers, supervisors, and outside clients.
5. Please describe your skills in using attention to detail and organization in order to maintain a high degree of accuracy and task completion.

Application Requirements
A complete application for this position must include the following attachments:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
Other documents may be attached at your own discretion.
Benefits
Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Paid Leave including vacation (12-23 days), Sick (12 days), 14 paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Life Insurance); WA State Department of Retirement Systems Membership (Schools Employees' Retirement System); Deferred Compensation Program offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Training and other Professional Development opportunities.
Attachments
Letter of Interest*
Resume*
Other


References
Classified Reference: 2 of 5 external references required.