Administrative Assistant II; Fire Department
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Administrative/Clerical
Government Administration, Clerical, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Pay Range
$33.15- $46.35
Hourly
$39.75
Hourly
Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONThis integral role assists with managing correspondence, scheduling, and records, assists with reports and department communications, and supports special projects that touch everything from emergency response readiness to community outreach. This position works under the general guidance of the Fire Chief, with room to use your own judgment and initiative in daily tasks, and take on other related duties as they arise.
If you are organized, dependable, and want your work to directly support the people who protect your community, this is a great opportunity to be part of the team!
- This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A 9/80 alternative work schedule with alternating Fridays or Mondays off, may be available.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing(if applicable), and an interview process.
The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference checkcommensurateto the position.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) yearsofexperiencein an office setting
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to type
50 words per minute - Four (4) or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate level ofproficiencywithallMS Office products such as Powerpoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Share Point
- Experience in local govern mentor thepublic sector
- Experience fulfilling public records requests
At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. Frommaintainingessential services to enhancing our community,you’llbe part of a team that values teamwork,integrityandexcellencein what we do.
Witha strong senseof purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, wearebuilding a community we’reproud to serve.
Richland Rewards – Supporting Those Who Serve Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits- Excellent open access(preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options.
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service /Maximum Hours Per Month- 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
- 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
- 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
- 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
- Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
Note:
Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some orall ofthe benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for…
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