Public Works​/Office Administrator

Join the City of Kennewick Public Works Team!

Recruitment Closes: October 28, 2026
First Review: October 22, 2026

The City of Kennewick is seeking a Contract/Office Administrator to support our Public Works team. This position plays a key role in contract administration, project documentation, financial tracking, records management, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the department.

The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.

We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City’s Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers; leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action;

and emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, performs a variety of technical assistance and customer service duties to assist the Department in administering projects and services offered to the community. Incumbent interacts with the general public, contractors, and developers by providing technical assistance requiring a thorough knowledge and understanding of building and construction terminology and administrative procedures. Incumbent maintains accurate project documentation and archives in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, ensures contractor compliance with State, Federal, and grant agency requirements, and assists auditors during project documentation reviews.

This is a single level classification. It is not part of a series.

The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through Friday. This position may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, including a 9/80 schedule. This classification is non-exempt under the FLSA.

The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification but should not be considered all-inclusive. The incumbent will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Supervises the activities of full-time and part-time administrative office support staff. Supervision includes providing training, work assignment and review, performance evaluation and in collaboration with Public Works Director hiring, termination, and pay change recommendations.
• Manages Public Works Contracts for compliance with state and federal funding requirements.
• Oversees contractors and sub-contractors in meeting project documentation requirements to maintain complete and accurate files.
• Provides clarification with respect to rules and regulations governing such contracts. Frequently interacts with outside agencies including the Department of Labor & Industries, Department of Transportation, Employment Security, and Department of Revenue.
• Interfaces with auditors from multiple State agencies during project audits. Maintains project archives in compliance with State laws.
• Serves as the financial liaison with the Finance Department. Assists in developing, monitoring, and reporting the financial status of departments operation and capital budgets. Sets up and maintains the Departmental Project Accounting files.
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