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CALEA

Executive Assistant I

CALEA, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Sheriff’s Office. The King County Sheriff's Office with over 1,200 employees serves the law enforcement needs of over 2.1 million citizens, over 500,000 of whom live in either unincorporated areas or the 12 contract cities. The position of Executive Assistant I is responsible for managing multiple projects and delegating tasks on behalf of one of the Sheriff's Office Division Chiefs. This position has a high level of autonomy, requiring excellent judgement and discretion.The KCSO vision, mission, and values influences every aspect of the work we do. We’re looking for individuals who share our core principles and will contribute to improving policing in our community. This position is open to the public and is a civil service position.Job Duties

The role of Executive Assistant I is responsible for a wide variety of senior level administrative and secretarial duties in support of a Division Chief. The person in this role has delegated authority to independently handle daily administrative duties on behalf of the Chief they will be supporting. Maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive, legal and controversial communications is a hallmark of the position. Other duties include providing daily briefings and prioritization of responsibilities, maintaining the Chief's email, calendar, and keeping the Chief apprised of current or potential issues within the Division. We're looking for someone with a strong clerical skill set who is proactive and can improve and maintain important professional relationships.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required Qualifications:Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative/secretarial experience related to the duties of this position.Highly developed and exceptional skills that demonstrate you are well organized, flexible, reliable, and a team player.Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite for daily use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.Adept at using internet searches to acquire information.Strong technical skill and proficiency with calendar management, document preparation, prioritization, and other executive support functions is essential.Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities.Exceptional written communication skills. Ability to relay key information in writing, with ease.History of delivering highly detail-oriented work products that are consistent and of high quality.Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service; work cooperatively with discretion, patience, professionalism, courtesy, and tact with everyone.Exhibit excellent people skills, the ability to stay grounded and positive in a very dynamic fast-paced environment.Experienced in managing the confidentiality of sensitive communications and information.Ability to learn multiple complex operations within the King County Sheriff's Office.Skilled in being flexible and completing tasks while managing shifting priorities, constant interruptions, and shifting deadlines.Desired Qualifications:Public sector experience.Law enforcement, court, or legal experience.Application Process

To be considered for this position, the following items must be completed:King County Application (applying online satisfies this requirement).Cover letter - Formal letter of interest correlating your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to the position and how you feel you are a good fit. Your cover letter will be evaluated for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.Resume.Answers to the supplemental questions.Location

516 3rd Ave W116Seattle, WA 98104United States

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