With a growing portfolio of residential and commercial property parcels, King County’s Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Administrative Specialist III position to assist in the accounting and administrative functions to help support the tax-assessment purposes. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of
The Best Assessment Departments in North America. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with over 200 employees and an bi-annual budget of over $67 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor’s Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 162 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at:
www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspxThis position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of administratively supporting the setting fair and equitable property values, the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and the public, requiring collaborative skills, a strong grounding in administration and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse team-oriented environment.
Are You.....
- An administrative professional super star with an action orientation and strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills?
- A multi-tasker, organized and attentive to detail with strong prioritization skills and interest in administrative processes and procedures?
- Genuinely interested in working in a team-centered environment?
- Technically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products, databases, and computer applications/portals, and business tools?
- Capable of learning new tasks and processes in order to support team assignments and production goals?
If so, then read on to see if this career service position is right for you.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only regional government in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
The selected candidate will integrate King County's Equity and Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position.
The Department of Assessments and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity, and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
The Department of Assessments has Administrative Specialist III positions in our Accounting and Commercial Divisions. These positions serve a vital role in meeting our mission of ensuring fair and equitable property tax administration and values. The roles involve providing technical, administrative, and customer support to the public and seniors applying for exemptions, as well as supporting Business Personal Property Administration. The ability to be flexible, adapt to a changing daily routine, and process a large volume of daily work while maintaining a production schedule, all while in a hybrid environment. This position features heavy communication by phone and in person with taxpayers. Daily interaction with staff and the public requires collaborative, analytical, customer service, and application processing and research skills. The successful applicant who accepts this position will work a 4-day per week schedule, 8.75 hours per day schedule for thirty-five (35) hours per week.
This is a career service employment opportunity open to all qualified candidates.
We will also use this recruitment to create an eligibility list for future Administrative Specialist III vacancies in our department.
THE OPPORTUNITY: These positions will be the Administrative Specialist III in the Accounting, Appeals, and Commercial Divisions. Reporting to the Assessment Unit Supervisors, Chief Appraiser, or the Personal Property Unit Supervisor, the responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist III position include: The successful candidate will: - Strong background in administrative support, principals & practice.
- Solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative, team-centered environment.
- Strong customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust, and values.
- Proficiency and ease in using business productivity tools and cutting-edge technology in your everyday work; (We use Microsoft Office Suite and other internal applications & assessment-related tools.)
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
- A basic understanding of applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to physical & legal property changes.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:- Customer Focus/Orientation– Demonstrates a dedication and drive towards meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers. Understands the importance of customer input in developing solutions, and can establish and maintain effective and productive professional relationships with customers.
- Problem Solving– Ability to use rigorous logic and analytical methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Uses all pertinent resources to gather information and answers and has the ability to see hidden or masked problems. Demonstrates sound analysis and looks beyond the obvious for a thoughtful solution.
- Interpersonal Savvy– Can relate well to diverse customers, both inside and outside the organization. Ability to build appropriate and effective rapport through constructive and effective professional relationships. Uses diplomacy, tact, and composure to defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
- Technical Learning Skill– The ability to pick up on technical ideas and methods quickly and the ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
- Ability to Deal with Ambiguity– Can effectively cope with change and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty in a manner that does not disrupt work.
In addition, any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the following:- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office or administrative support experience, including at least two (2) years of independent administrative or financial responsibility working within a group or team of professional, technical, or management staff
- Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding property assessment processes and the ability to interpret and apply those laws and regulations, or the ability to interpret other complex laws and regulations and apply those laws, and communicate this information in an understandable manner to taxpayers
- Two (2) years of experience using a computer and operation-specific software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as other database programs. This experience should include developing and working with complicated spreadsheets, using form/letter templates, receiving and sending information in these formats via email, and updating information in a mainframe database
- Organized, accurate, and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to prioritize a large volume of work and to complete a multi-task workload both as a team player and independently
- Customer service experience to answer questions, resolve issues, and assist angry/hostile customers in a professional and courteous manner
- Data entry ability with 10-Key
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal, we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Please contact Alicia Rivet at 206-263-2264 or alicia.warren@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
WORK LOCATION: This position currently works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.
The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.WORKING CONDITIONS: Our offices in the King County King Street Center operate under a fragrance, plant, and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Any employee selected for this promotional assignment will be required to comply with this policy.
Sound interesting? Put your skills to work!
This position is represented by OPEIU, L8.Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
