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Public Works Administrative Assistant

City of Anacortes

City of Anacortes

Administration
Anacortes, WA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

The City of Anacortes is seeking a Public Works Administrative Assistant to join our Operations team in serving the citizens of Anacortes, elected officials, City employees, and other City departments.

Anacortes’ high quality of life and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live and work, a fact that is proudly attested to by its 17,000+ residents. Tenure among its employees is long and turnover rates are low. Employees have a strong work ethic and are committed to providing responsive and quality public services to a diverse citizenry.

Job Description

Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes.

In an effort to reduce implicit bias, the City of Anacortes often utilizes a blind hiring process for application review and initial interviews. Applicants’ information including demographics, last names, addresses, relationships, and references are removed prior to application review. Candidates will only be identified with a first name through the initial interview phase. Our hope is that anonymizing applications will, again, reduce bias and ensure assessments are based upon qualifications. If you have questions or concerns regarding this process, please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

Two years of progressively responsible related office support or secretarial work experience is preferred. Desirable to have experience in local government and/or in a field comparable to public works. Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED required. Must possess valid Washington State driver’s license.

Miscellaneous Information

Benefits include choice between medical plans including health savings accounts with high deductible health plans, flexible spending accounts, prescription plans, dental, orthodontia, & vision. Dual insurance incentives for spouses & dependents, choice of Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plan 2 or Plan 3 pension, choice between two deferred compensation programs, vacation beginning at 8 hours/month, sick leave beginning at 1 day/month, bereavement leave, 11 paid holidays, and 3 personal holidays, compensatory time and overtime options, long-term disability, life insurance for employee and dependents, employee assistance program, and fitness reimbursement plans.