Receptionist-Administrative Position- Full Time

Position Description Position: Administrative Assistant Salary Range: $23.85/hour to 31.97/hour; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE Location Public Works Department Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Non-Exempt; Benefits Apply Open Until FilledFull Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0 Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information. Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Provides administrative support and assistance to Public Works office and staff functions and other related work as requested. Acts as front desk, counter clerk or receptionist, answering routine to complex inquiries of the public and giving out forms and documents and referring callers to proper sources. Position performs administrative, auditing and accounting duties for Public Works. Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work involves both indoor work and outdoor work in varying types of weather throughout the year. Lifting up to 10 pounds may be required. There will be sitting and standing for extended time during work hours. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Minimum high school or GED graduate. Three (3) years of experience, or a combination of experience, education and training which would demonstrate the level of knowledge and ability required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess valid driver's license. Basic spelling and arithmetic skills required. For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at where you can apply online. SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT Type: Full-time Pay: $23.85 to $31.97 per HOUR Walla Walla County, WA