Whether its ensuring public health and safety; providing clean drinking water and environmentally responsible electricity services; connecting people, places and products via a high-quality transportation system; creating welcoming and safe places to play and build community; or acting upon opportunities to meet the challenges of a growing and vibrant city - City of Seattle employees make our community a better place every day. The temporary Administrative Specialists and Clerical Support roles have an important role in doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Temporary employment is a great opportunity to work in the public sector and support essential business functions for the City of Seattle.

The City of Seattle's Temporary Employment Services (TES) is establishing a pool of well-qualified administrative specialists who will support various administrative and clerical functions in a variety of City offices and departments. This recruitment will be used to fill Administrative Specialist I, Administrative Specialist II, and Administrative Specialist III temporary needs throughout the City. These positions may be full-time or part-time and with varying schedules. Assignments are not guaranteed, and the assignment length is based on performance and/or the business needs of the department.

Some temporary employees perform work within a Bargaining Unit, and are represented by PTE Local 17, or Local 763.

Listed below are examples of the type of work performed by Administrative Specialists:

Administrative Specialist I

• Receptionist and front desk
• Receives, opens, date stamps, and determines proper distribution of mail and/or other materials; prepares outgoing mail.
• Data Entry
• Receives, appropriately processes, issues receipts and files cash or other payments
• Orders office supplies

• Provides administrative support functions to division director
• Schedules and maintains calendars
• Provides assistance to higher level management on special projects, involving and compiling information or data of a specialized nature
• Takes, prepares and distributes minutes and records of official meetings

• Performs highly responsible liaison with high level management, officials and representatives of agencies
• Composes routine correspondence for high level management requiring confidentiality
• Maintains a variety of complex records on computer or manual systems and materials of a highly sensitive or confidential nature

Administrative Specialist I: Requires at least one year of office clerical support experience (or a combination of education/training/experience which provides an equivalent background needed to perform the job successfully.

Administrative Specialist II: Requires two years of office clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform work of the class).

Administrative Specialist III: Requires three years of office clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform work of the class).

The most successful applicants will have the following competencies:

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  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with members of the Department at all levels, as wells as other City entities, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

To be considered for a temporary assignment, please submit your complete application and resume online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Some assignments may require a background check of conviction and arrest records depending on the department and the temporary assignment. In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

Want to learn more about the City of Seattle? Please visit our website at: www.seattle.gov

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.