What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Natural Resources Building Reception position at State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources?
Description
NRB Access Coordinator (Secondary), Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2)
Salary: $3,738.00 - $4,980.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/28/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference every day? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Executive Management – Safety Program as an Administrative Assistant 2. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to support the daily operational needs of the Natural Resources Building (NRB). This role is vital to ensuring a safe and secure work environment. Each day, you will help provide quality support and interactions to staff, visitors, vendors, and members of the public. Be part of a great team and a positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate visitor, vendor, and staff sign-in/sign-out access to the NRB.
- Exercise situational awareness, identify, stay informed, recognize, and appropriately respond to potential and actual security threats.
- Maintain calm composure and effective communication before, during, and after security threats and emergency events.
- Serve as an initial Public Relations Ambassador and image-shaper for all NRB tenant agencies.
- Respond to and resolve miscellaneous general customer service-related requests.
- Assist with assorted administrative tasks for a small team.
Required Qualifications:
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.
- Two years of experience in providing customer service and/or administrative support in any capacity.
- MS Office intermediate user experience: Experience using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Required Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to exercise sound professional judgement regarding business operations and problem analysis.
- Ability to engage with others in open, mutually beneficial ways, maintaining positive interpersonal communications and successful working relationships.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Pay: $3,738.00 - $4,980.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,738 - $4,980