Receptionist, Office Assistant

Receptionist, Office Assistant 3 (OA3)
Salary: $3,028.00 - $3,999.00 Monthly

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Office Assistants in our reception team play a key role in maintaining an inclusive and respectful working environment while working with internal employees, external customers, private industries, tribes, and partner agencies to ensure administrative support is provided and correct information is communicated professionally along with directing both in-person and over the phone inquiries to the correct programs within the Department. The Department of Natural Resources’ mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. This position supports that mission by performing front desk and reception support duties for the Northwest Region.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers, in-person and via a multi-line phone system.
• Maintain several check-in logs.
• Receive and receipt money, maintain daily cash.
• Assist with maintaining the Region calendar.
• Schedule conference rooms and conference lines.
• Assist with motor pool reservations.
• Process incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail daily.
• Assist in the management of multiple shared email inboxes.
• Assist with the complex tasks of monthly entry, reporting, and tracking of the Mileage Equipment Reports for vehicles assigned to the Region.
• Provide backup coverage to the Resource Support Group as directed by the supervisor.
• Provide simple and complex miscellaneous administrative support to the region staff as directed by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications: 
 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of clerical experience.
• Proficient in computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective organizational skills.
• Self-starter, requires minimal supervision.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.