Administrator - South Plant

Summary

Are you a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional ready to grow your public service career? King County is seeking an Administrator I to join a mission‑driven team that supports essential operations within the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). This role is more than administrative—it’s a chance to contribute to impactful projects that support clean water, environmental health, and community well‑being.

The Administrator I plays a crucial role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of a King County wastewater treatment plant and its conveyance systems. The selected candidate will perform fully proficient and intermediate‑level technical and administrative functions to support the administrative, maintenance, and financial reporting systems that keep our facilities operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental standards.

The Administrative team within the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) section of King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) provides essential support services that enhance the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the section’s operations. This team manages a wide range of administrative functions, including timekeeping, procurement, contract management, data tracking, documentation, and compliance reporting.

We prioritize equity, racial, and social justice, making it a foundational expectation for all employees. As an Administrator I, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Follow established policies and procedures for payroll and time and labor transactions, ensuring accuracy through review of documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with partners.
• Develop, prepare, maintain, and track operational and administrative information such as mandated operations reports, permits, newsletters, presentation materials, organizational charts, expense reports, and directories.
• Provide high‑level administrative support to staff, including preparing and processing documentation associated with travel, training and procurement.
• Process invoices for utility, chemical, and other operational products and services in accordance with established procurement and accounting procedures.
• Assist in the development and/or revisions to administrative systems within the assigned work unit; help develop monitoring and tracking systems to support work activities.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in an office or industrial environment.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and on a team with professional interactions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, agreements, contracts, and policies.
• Ability to research, gather information, and prepare reports accurately and timely.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing a high‑volume workload with strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in reviewing and editing documents for accuracy in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style guidelines.

Experience utilizing Oracle EBS, Maximo, or People Soft.

• Resourcefulness – securing and deploying resources effectively.
• Communicates Effectively – delivering clear communication to diverse audiences.
• Manages Complexity – solving problems with complex information.
• Collaborates – building partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus – building strong relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.

• Work Location:
  
  Onsite at South Treatment Plant – 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, 40‑hour work week, Monday‑Friday; overtime eligible under FLSA.
• Union Representation:
  Teamsters Local 117‑WTD; pension contributions per applicable agreement.

We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and qualified applicants. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the essential skills…