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Administrative Support Specialist

Washington State Department of Natural Resources
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Administrative Support Specialist, Confidential Secretary

Salary: $72,600.00 - $84,732.00 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $72,600.00 - $89,184.00 Annually

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/27/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Commissioner of Public Lands Office is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Administrative Support Specialist to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring that our services run smoothly and efficiently. If you have a passion for public service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the day-to-day duties of the Commissioner’s Executive Assistant and be delegated duties as needed.
  • Maintain the Commissioner’s briefing memo tracking system.
  • Prepare the first draft of the Commissioner’s daily and weekly briefing books.
  • Facilitate the Commissioner’s daily meetings while in the Natural Resources Building (NRB), as needed.
  • Help coordinate meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and vouchers for the Commissioner of Public Lands (CPL) and Chief of Staff (COS).
  • Be the first set of eyes on documents routed to the Commissioner’s Office (i.e., retirement letters and signature documents).
  • Point person for admin functions.
  • Facilitate all onboarding and offboarding in the Executive Management Division (EMD).
  • Facilitate all changes to workstations and space allocations and serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for EMD facilities' needs.

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • Administrative experience, preferably with three years at the senior assistant level.
  • Working knowledge of state government operations.
  • Proficiency in the use of the Windows Office Suite.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships within the division, other Department of Natural Resources (DNR) divisions and regions, other government entities and the public.
  • Understand the organizational structure of DNR and its mission and functions.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Use diplomacy.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.