This recruitment will hire three (3) vacant TLT/SDA positions with an anticipated duration of up to 2 years.


About the Role:

The Administrative team within the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) section of King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) provides essential support services that enhance the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the section's operations. This team manages a wide range of administrative functions, including  timekeeping, procurement, contract management, data tracking, documentation, and compliance reporting. By streamlining administrative processes and ensuring smooth operational logistics, the administrative staff plays a pivotal role in enabling technical teams to focus on maintaining and improving the wastewater infrastructure.

The work of the administrative team directly supports WTD's vision of a clean-water future.This is a fantastic opportunity for an administrative professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key contributor to a mission-driven team. This role offers the chance to develop and showcase skills in high-level multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational management, all while supporting impactful projects that make a real difference in the community.

Joining this team means being part of a forward-thinking department that values innovation and collaboration, and the position provides opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally. 

The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment. We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agencythat services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment athttp://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Serve as main receptionist - act as first point of contact for the treatment plant; screen and greet visitors warmly, make sure they are comfortable and direct them as appropriate; answer phones and route calls appropriately; take and relay messages; sort, distribute, and prioritize mail; accept and distribute deliveries: update and manage conference room calendars; and ensure the reception area and conference rooms are kept clean and organized.
• Under general supervision, provide direct customer service and administrative support to external and internal customers/clients of the Wastewater Treatment Division.
• Manage Pcard purchasing, invoice approvals, and documentation. Assist in maintaining office supply areas, purchase supplies and equipment, and ensure supplies are stocked. Maintain supplies for the kitchens.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager - request and/or make updates to the online directory and internal email lists; prepare meeting packets; support space needs, planning, and surplus; manage copy area, fill copy machine, manage toner supplies, and request service as needed. 
• Compose, draft, proofread and/or edit documents to ensure conformance with King County and WTD policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers - provide accurate information about WTD, identify services needed and direct customers to the correct person or office as appropriate. Maintain professionalism at all times and in all communications. Maintain confidentiality of information (sensitive correspondence, documents, and situations). 
• Manage time away from the Front Desk. Initiate requests for back-up coverage when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring:    

• Two (2) years of experience involving customer contact; greeting and assisting customers in person; Friendly, positive attitude, willing to continually greet people with a smile.
• At least two (2) years full-time office experience; Demonstrated knowledge of office practices, procedures and functions.
• Excellent customer service skills including communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and skill in dealing with difficult people. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse group of individuals in a tactful, diplomatic, patient and professional manner.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including skill in proofing documents with special attention to vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, formatting, spelling, composition, proofreading.
• Ability to use office machines such as copiers, scanners, label makers, projectors, calculators, etc. Keyboarding proficiency and accuracy.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or alternate ability to get to work sites.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers; with experience using MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.