Office Assistant 1 - Sprinker

The hours for this position will be Thursday – Monday, from 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a great, entry-level opportunity where you can learn and grow in an office support role? If so, the Office Assistant 1 position at Sprinker Recreation Center could be just that for you! Thisfront desk position, at one of our busier locations,offers an inroad to a career with Pierce County Parks and is your opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Our Parks employees play a valuable role in supporting a vibrant Pierce County where people choose to live, work, and play.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions:
Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department

You will need to bring your excellent customer service skills and positive, can-do attitude to this role. Previous experience working in different databases and programs will be helpful as you learn the ACTIVENet system used in Parks. Being comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment is a must. Your ability to adapt to and remain open to learning as we work to serve our residents in the best way possible will be the key to your success.

We have administrative support teams across all Parks' regions and all departments within the County. In a position like this, you will have many opportunities to develop your office support skills and learn about public service. This professional experience is invaluable and can lead to advancement within the department and the County. In addition, we invest in our employees through optional training, leadership certifications, employee resource groups, and other programs designed for connection and growth.

• Greet and direct visitors; receive, transfer, or refer inquiries to proper sources; provide information relating to department services in person or on the phone.
• Perform counter work; receive forms and answer questions on routine department processes.
• Perform cashier functions where fees are standard and evaluation of circumstances is not required.
• Collect information regarding inquiries and refer to appropriate person for follow-up.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, .

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume is required for this position. Applications without a resume will not be considered.
• This is general office support work which does not require previous office experience or a specific level of formal education or training.
• Must be able to type on a personal computer at an acceptable level of proficiency as required by the position.

• Varied shift and/or weekend work may be required based on departmental needs

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will…