Aide to Executive
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical
Executive Assistant
Under Executive Girmay Zahilay's leadership, we are making King County a high performing government, transparently delivering services that improve the lives of residents. To support this vision, we are seeking a seasoned, detail oriented, and highly collaborative Executive Assistant.
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support to Executive Zahilay, applying specialized administrative expertise, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills. As the highest-level Executive Assistant role in King County, this position is expected to model the administration's values by serving with integrity, showing initiative, and approaching challenges with a collaborative mindset. This role requires strong attention to detail, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to anticipate needs and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate brings a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeks opportunities to enhance workflows and streamline processes, and demonstrates flexibility–including the ability to shift start and end times as needed to accommodate the Executive's schedule and priorities.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of King County government. The Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in creating a more unified, efficient, and resident-centered government—ensuring that 10 departments work together as one team to deliver exceptional service to the public.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive executive-level salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on how King County delivers for its residents
To apply, please submit your résumé, a brief cover letter, and a statement of interest describing how your experience aligns with the Executive's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government.
For questions about this recruitment process, please contact Brittany Hagen Crosser, Human Resource Manager encrosser or .
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