Administrator II - Roads Maintenance Services

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ALL KING COUNTY EMPLOYESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) term-limited or special duty position expected to last up to 12 months with possibility of extension

King County's Department of Local Services (RSD) is seeking an Administrator II. We are looking for a highly organized and technically skilled professional to join our team, bringing experience in handling Public Records Requests (PRRs), tracking legal and administrative data, and providing comprehensive administrative support. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing complex information with precision, demonstrates strong technical writing and editing skills, and ensures timely follow‑up and accountability.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with locating records, supporting right‑of‑way (ROW) investigations, and serving as a point of contact for employee vehicle accidents.

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, and records management.
• Respond to public inquiries and assist with drafting responses to claims for damages.
• Conduct public records searches using internal databases and information systems; identify appropriate personnel for task assignments, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop and manage tracking systems to ensure accurate documentation of critical information related to active lawsuits, legal holds, and citizen correspondence.
• Compile records for discovery requests.
• Draft, proofread, and edit official correspondence with a high level of accuracy.
• Draft and issue correspondence to inform property owners of identified violations and outline the necessary actions for compliance.
• Maintain accurate, thorough and organized records.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal inquiries, including employee vehicle accidents and record location assistance.
• Route documents for signatures, monitor approval status, and ensure timely follow up.
• Conduct field visits as needed to assist with right-of-way investigations, (which may include locating markers/monuments and stakes to determine boundaries), and verify information related to claims.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience handling Public Records Request (PRR's), including routing, deadline tracking, and follow up.
• Experience developing and managing tracking systems for organizing and monitoring complex legal and administrative data.
• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive administrative support.
• Possess exceptional technical writing skills.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing official correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and clarity.
• Understanding of public property issues for use in drafting/researching and responding to claims for damages.
• Knowledge of Rights-of-way, road usage and infrastructure.
• Ability to conduct field visits and safely operate a county vehicle.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a consistent focus on meeting deadlines and following up on assignments; ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences in a clear meaningful way.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate…