Office Assistant 3 (Non-Perm

This recruitment will remain open until August 14, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on August 14, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. This is a non-perm position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026.

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Office Assistant 3 (OA3) position. This role is within the Operations Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

• Meaningful work
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  Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career
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  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities
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  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion:OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

As the Office Assistant 3 with the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), you will be the welcoming face and steady center of a dynamic, mission-driven state agency. In this position, you are often the very first point of contact for consumers, visitors, and partners who rely on the OIC for guidance, clarity, and support. Your work directly advances our mission:
to protect consumers, safeguard the public interest, and strengthen Washington’s economy through fair and efficient insurance regulation.

In this pivotal role, you will bring your organizational expertise, customer service talent, and independent judgment to a wide range of essential responsibilities. From greeting visitors and managing complex administrative processes to ensuring the smooth flow of information, supplies, and communication across our headquarters, you help keep the agency running effectively and efficiently. Your ability to respond knowledgeably to inquiries, support multiple business units, and maintain accurate records ensures that the public receives timely and trusted service.

If you enjoy being at the heart of operations, thrive in a role where every day is different, and take pride in work that truly supports the public good, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make an impact.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Office Assistant 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $3,485 - $4,633.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County):
  Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary front-desk contact, greeting visitors, directing walk-ins, and routing calls through a multi-line phone system.
• Support daily operations by managing conference room reservations, agency vehicle checkouts, visitor badges, parking passes, and incoming deliveries.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to inquiries and manage shared email boxes, records, and unit calendars.
• Process Service of Process (SOP) and Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) paperwork, including logging submissions, updating databases or spreadsheets, corresponding with attorneys and…