Office Coordinator (Master Gardener)

The selected candidate will start at step one of the pay scale, $55,750.44 annually.

Snohomish County Extension, a Program in the Parks Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is a collaboration with Washington State University. We are seeking a highly capable Office Coordinator (Master Gardener) to join our team and ensure smooth, timely and efficient office operations for the division. This position is clerical and/or secretarial in nature and works under direct supervision of the Administrative Support Supervisor. The Office Coordinator (Master Gardener) supports the WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener program staff and volunteers: they perform routine clerical duties, greet the public, maintain records, compose reports, perform website updates as directed, support volunteers, and provide miscellaneous support to Program staff.

The ideal candidate has one year of experience supporting a diverse group of professionals, is proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint, has excellent communication skills and a high commitment to customer service. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, team oriented and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. 

Our ideal candidate will have qualities in alignment with the WSU Snohomish County Extension Master Gardener mission and core values: Engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education. We value personal and professional research and discovery because it encourages us to stay current about horticulture and environmental stewardship to meet the unique educational needs of our communities. To learn more about the program: https://mastergardener.wsu.edu/who-we-are/.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management’s programs, please go to www.surfacewater.info.
    
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.

Snohomish County - The Future We Choose

Benefits
Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.  
• Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. 
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.  
• Flexible work schedules. 
• Career development training. 

For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: Vicki Remtulla.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Composes general correspondence, reports, statements and other documents as necessary; sets up formats for forms, charts and graphs. 
2. Processes and sorts mail; stuffs envelopes and addresses outgoing mail.
3. Enters data; sets up and maintains files and filing systems; retrieves information and purges files as needed.  
4. Receives and directs incoming calls and/or visitors; takes messages, determines needs, answers general questions and furnishes information regarding established procedures, policies and services.
5. Schedules appointments, meetings, conference rooms and/or vehicles.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Maintains inventory records and custody of supplies; requisitions supplies and equipment; arranges appropriate maintenance services for the repair of facilities or equipment.
2. Collects and compiles data; prepares standard forms and reports, requisitions and vouchers; may maintain employee leave records and schedules.
3. May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.
4. May provide guidance and instruction to employees in lower-level classifications.
5. Performs related duties as required.
   
   

One (1) year of typing and secretarial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to type up to 50 wpm.  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• office practices and procedures
• proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage
• basic bookkeeping and/or record keeping procedures

Ability to:

• use Microsoft Office Suite
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
• follow oral and written instructions
• meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
• establish and maintain record keeping systems
• operate standard office equipment
  
  

SUPERVISION

Employee reports to a supervisor as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in the usual office environment.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
 Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. 
 EEO policy and ADA notice

Salary : $55,750 - $58,497