Administrative Assistant (Full-Time) job in Covington

Full Salary Range: $65,192 – $82,489 annually
Starting Salary Range: $65,192 – $73,332 annually, DOQ

The City of Covington is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Finance, Public Works, and Community Development departments. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle advanced level tasks effectively. This will include data entry and coordination; billing oversight; financial transactions and reporting; As well as department-level municipal contract tracking and reporting, special projects such as organizing events, drafting surveys; assisting with presentations; and addressing public inquiries as directed. This is an FLSA-covered non-exempt position where work performed beyond 40 hours in a single work week (Monday through Friday) is subject to overtime pay, as long as it has the prior approval of the supervisor.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Criteria:
Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma or GED, with coursework in secretarial procedures, management, or public administration. Two (2) years of relative experience. Intermediate level or higher skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.

Preferred Criteria: (In addition to Minimum Criteria)
One (1) year of the minimum required experience in an administrative assistant capacity or position with equivalent experience, preferably in a municipality; two (2) or more years of municipality experience demonstrating knowledge of city government functions, policies, rules, and regulations; and a basic understanding of accounting principles.

Special Requirements:
• Successful completion of a pre-employment national criminal background check and reference check.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a Washington State license within one month, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within three (3) days of employment is a condition of employment with the City of Covington.

The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement) plan vesting on a graduated schedule that reaches 100% vesting after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.

A complete job description and employment application are available through https://covingtonwa.gov/city_departments/executive/personnelandhumanservices/joblistings.php or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application and cover letter, or they will not be considered. EDIT as of 4/23/2024: POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL 5 P.M. FRIDAY MAY 3, 2024 (Previous closing date was May 10, 2024). Only those applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted via the week before the interviews that are to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Apply to: kathy.parker@covingtonwa.gov; or Human Resources Analyst; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271^st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98042

For additional information, contact the Human Resources Manager at (253) 480-2410.  EEOE.