This is a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant 3 position within the

Office of Radiation Protection

The mission of the Department of Health’s Office of Radiation Protection (ORP) is to protect and improve the health of the people in Washington State by working to ensure that exposure to radiation is as low as reasonably achievable. This position supports that mission through professional and technical expertise in administrative activities supporting the ORP as we work to ensure that exposure to radiation is as low as reasonably achievable.

This position provides administrative support to the Tumwater-based Deputy Director, staff reporting to the Deputy Director (WMS3), and other sections within the office, as needed. This position will participate as a collaborative member of the Office of Radiation Protection (ORP) administrative team led by the ORP Lead Administrative Assistant (AA4).

Perform various administrative support activities including but not limited to:

The duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities 2-3 days weekly.

About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. Learn more about the DOH Transformational Plan.

Washington is America's Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and offers one of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family.

Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands. We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies. We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington State offers a full benefits package, including vacation and sick leave, family medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement, and a deferred compensation program.

We also offer:

Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state's capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated in the Puget Sound area between Seattle and Portland. The rugged Olympic Mountains rise in the distance, and Mount Rainier seems close enough to touch on a clear day. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.

Tumwater is located in Thurston County, Washington, homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including those recognized today as the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and the Nisqually and Squaxin Indian Tribes. We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water, and to their ancestors.

Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate demonstrates resilience to model outward behaviors including seeing people like ourselves whose goals, objectives, needs, and challenges matter.

Note: College level course work may substitute year-for-year for up to two (2) years of required experience.

Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

Important Note: Do not attach documents that are not requested in the Application Process. Please ensure that the documents that are attached are not password protected or contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.). Documents not requested will not be reviewed.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.

Please reach out to the Office of Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need medical or religious accommodation information.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact April Gilreath at april.gilreath@doh.wa.gov or (360)867-3987, TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages).

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Education and experience selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.