Administrative Assistant ; AA- Kirkland

Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2) – Woodinville Community Facility in Kirkland, WA. Salary: $43,980 - $57,252 yearly.

Closes:
Wednesday, July 01, 2026.

• 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 services 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.
• One-year experience as an Administrative Assistant 1.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely allied field, and two years of responsible office experience at the senior clerical level or higher.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Typing speed of 50 words per minute (WPM).
• Strong technology skills:
  Excel, Visio, Microsoft Word, Web Ex.
• Excellent communication, organizational, written expression, time management, technical oversight, problem solving, and planning skills.

• Requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

• Applicants will be required to pass a national fingerprint background check.
• Applicants must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questionnaire regarding sexual misconduct.
• Applicants must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States under E‑Verify on the first day of employment.

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, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.