Administrative Assistant ; AA- Kirkland

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 Class: Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2)

Location: Kirkland, WA

Closes: Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Salary: $43,980 - 57,252 Yearly - The salary listed does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium pay, a King County 5% premium pay. The salary also does not include the 2% general wage increase effective July 1, 2026.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is searching for an Administrative Assistant 2 to join our Woodinville Community Facility in Kirkland to provide independent Administrator and Facility support within a Juvenile Rehabilitation Minimum Security Community Facility that serves adjudicated youth.

This Administrative Assistant 2 prioritizes, self‑manages, organizes, pays attention to detail, and works independently in a diverse and fast‑paced environment. Effective communication skills are essential to gather task requirements and provide excellent customer service. If you like developing new work methods and solving problems, we encourage you to apply.

• Provide direct, confidential, administrative support to the Administrator.
• Coordinate office operations and schedules, develop and recommend office procedures and systems, ensure smooth office operations, and devise and evaluate office procedures.
• Maintain client confidentiality; respond to inquiries regarding departmental services and procedures; greet and assist visitors; receive, sort, open, and distribute mail; answer telephones, direct calls, or forward messages and schedule interpreters.
• Assist with pre‑placement activities for youth transferring to the Facility.
• Maintain, update and monitor employee records for DCYF/JR administrative policies and procedures.
• Create and develop processes and tracking of Program Audits, including Safety, PREA, Dept. of Health, and assist the Cook with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance service for repairs and cost analysis for repair work.
• Prioritize, develop work methods independently and in collaboration with staff, complete assignments and resolve issues.

Clerical or office work may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

OR

One‑year experience as an Administrative Assistant 1.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field, and two years of responsible office experience at the senior clerical level or higher.

AND

Graduate study may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Must be able to type 50 Words per Minute (WPM).
• Technology Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Ability, Written Expression, Time management, Technical Oversight, Problem Solving Skills and Planning Skills.
• Experience with the following systems/programs:
  Excel, Visio, Microsoft Word, and Web Ex.

Complete your applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing experience and education.

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 mission 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.

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.

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