Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Ellensburg

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1)

Location
:
Ellensburg, WA

Closes: 8/18/26

Salary: $42,780 - $56,952 Annually

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) to join our clerical team and provide administrative support to Social Service Specialists, supervisors, and community partners. Our ideal candidates will plan independently and initiate action to ensure work and office goals are met. If you like developing new work methods and solving problems, we encourage you to apply.

The Opportunity:

In this position, you will play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient and healthy office flow. Your responsibilities will include performing various complex clerical projects, managing office priorities, and covering other positions in the unit. Also, this role is responsible for legal case management of court documents, orders, and managing deliveries. Confidentiality is always expected in this position.

What we're looking for (Required Qualifications):

One year of office experience requiring keyboarding or typing.

OR

Equivalent education and experience totaling one year of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing.

AND

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (multi-level spreadsheet creation experience), and Adobe.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures and processes.
• Previous experience drafting, editing, and sending electronic correspondence.
• Previous experience editing, proofreading, and drafting memos and other forms of written documents.
• Previous experience operating vehicles for maintenance/repair transport.

Please note: Supplementary information follows. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

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This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization . Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter.

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