Council Administrative Assistant II
The City of Kent is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide critical support to our City Council and Mayor's office staff. As the office receptionist, the Council Administrative Assistant II position is highly visible and the primary initial point of contact for many Kent residents and other customers who have business with the City. Additionally, the Council Administrative Assistant II has the responsibility of opening and closing the Mayor's Office each day which requires the successful candidate to be dependable and punctual. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and to appropriately handle confidential information. Skill in handling frequent interruptions during daily work with a pleasant and customer-focused demeanor is also required.
This recruitment will utilize multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool, including a written clerical skills exam, an interview and the submission of a writing sample. Dates for these processes have not been established, but applicants will be kept informed as these details are determined.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Council Administrative Assistant II
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Mayor’s Office
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time with benefits
SALARY RANGE: $55,272 - $67,392 annually; DOE
OPENS: May 14, 2018
CLOSES: May 21, 2018
Resumes, cover letters and responses to supplemental questions are required with the online application. Click here to view the full job announcement: http://www.kentwa.gov/jobs and select the Council Administrative Assistant II position from the list of open positions.