NRB Access Coordinator; Secondary), Administrative Assistant ; AA

NRB Access Coordinator (Secondary), Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2)

Recruitment #2026-7-A468 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)

Location:

Natural Resources Building
- Olympia, WA Salary: $3,738.00 - $4,980.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/28/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Executive Management – Safety Program as an Administrative Assistant 2.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to support the daily operational needs of the Natural Resources Building (NRB). This role is vital to ensuring a safe and secure work environment. Each day, you will help provide quality support and interactions to staff, visitors, vendors, and members of the public. Be part of a great team and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate visitor, vendor, and staff sign-in/sign-out access to the NRB.
• Exercise situational awareness, identify, stay informed, recognize, and appropriately respond to potential and actual security threats.
• Maintain calm composure and effective communication before, during, and after security threats and emergency events.
• Serve as an initial Public Relations Ambassador and image-shaper for all NRB tenant agencies.
• Respond to and resolve miscellaneous general customer service-related requests.
• Assist with assorted administrative tasks for a small team.

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Two years of experience in providing customer service and/or administrative support in any capacity.
• MS Office intermediate user experience:
  Experience using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to exercise sound professional judgement regarding business operations and problem analysis.
• Ability to engage with others in open, mutually beneficial ways, maintaining positive interpersonal communications and successful working relationships.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Position's assigned duty station is the Natural Resources Building in Olympia. Work is performed almost exclusively (95%) indoors in office environments. When performing secondary NRB Access Coordinator duties, this position will be seated in the NRB rotunda. When not seated in the NRB rotunda, this position will have a workstation with the Safety Program at the NRB. This necessitates sitting for long periods, staying at or near the desk to ensure all phone calls are answered, and all visitors are greeted during designated hours of 7:30 am- 5:30 pm, with exceptions for lunch and breaks when another staff member will fill in.
• Position requires periodic (5%) travel for meetings, trainings, and networking; travel may be to DNR events, region offices, and work centers in remote locations throughout the state to gather promotional information on events and initiatives.

Desired

Qualifications:

These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workload.
• High school graduation or GED…