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Location : Thurston County, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Employee
Job Number: 03R01659
Department: Commissioners
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Summary of Duties
***This employment opportunity is open until filled and Thurston County reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. First review of applications will be Monday, December 18, 2023 ***
This is an appointed, "at-will" position and works at the pleasure of District 5 Commissioner Emily Clouse.
On behalf of the County Commissioner, the Executive Aide researches and responds to inquiries from constituents, as well as internal and external agencies. Coordinates the Commissioner's activities and agendas and ensures Commissioner is briefed and prepared for meetings. Researches and answers questions and provides information. Arranges meetings between constituents, state and federal officials, elected offices, media and other stakeholders as Commissioner required.
Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Desired Skills
Other Position Related Information
Questions about this recruitment?
The contact person for this recruitment is Robin Campbell, Interim County Manager/ 360.709.3063
This position is:
- Not Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Not Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.
Health Care Benefits:
Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.
Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.
Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.
Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.
Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.
Pension Plans:
Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.
Holiday and Leave Programs:
Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.
Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.
Other County Paid Benefits:
Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health. The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc. Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins. It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.
Worksite Plans:
Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website:
Location : Thurston County, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Employee
Job Number: 03R01659
Department: Commissioners
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Summary of Duties
***This employment opportunity is open until filled and Thurston County reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. First review of applications will be Monday, December 18, 2023 ***
This is an appointed, "at-will" position and works at the pleasure of District 5 Commissioner Emily Clouse.
On behalf of the County Commissioner, the Executive Aide researches and responds to inquiries from constituents, as well as internal and external agencies. Coordinates the Commissioner's activities and agendas and ensures Commissioner is briefed and prepared for meetings. Researches and answers questions and provides information. Arranges meetings between constituents, state and federal officials, elected offices, media and other stakeholders as Commissioner required.
Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops and conducts in-depth research regarding current issues. Collects and analyzes background data on all pending and future issues; prepares reports, charts graphs and spreadsheets as necessary. Prepares statistical and narrative reports on issues as assigned. May be called upon to conduct legislative and/or legal research to include bill research, RCWs, WACs and county codes.
- May be assigned to utilize project management methodology and best practices to manage special events, engagements, citizen issues and programs. Plans, schedules and reports on various projects, programs and initiatives.
- Performs a variety of administrative activities for the Board of County Commissioners: prepares minutes, speeches, and information packets for a variety of meetings; arranges meetings, itineraries and calendars, makes travel arrangements, maintains schedules and compiles related cost information. Reviews Commissioner's mail, discusses with Commissioner, and may draft appropriate response. Coordinates with Public Information Officers.
- Attends various meeting as the Commissioner's representative, and debriefs Commissioner. May assist related committees by providing information, background information, and may attend or schedule/coordinate committee meetings as assigned.
- Develops and maintains records and file management systems ensuring ease of future accessibility.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; and four years of increasingly responsible office experience, preferably in a public organization. Or, any combination of education and experience in which the Executive Aides can successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to utilize a computer with applicable software to perform the essential job functions of the position, which includes, word processing, spreadsheet design and analysis, creation of presentations, research, database management, social media support, etc.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License may be required.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or other closely related field and direct experience working with an elected official.
- Knowledge of Open Public Meetings Act, Legislative process, and local government.
Other Position Related Information
Questions about this recruitment?
The contact person for this recruitment is Robin Campbell, Interim County Manager/ 360.709.3063
This position is:
- Not Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Not Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.
Health Care Benefits:
Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.
Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.
Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.
Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.
Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.
Pension Plans:
Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.
Holiday and Leave Programs:
Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.
Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.
Other County Paid Benefits:
Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health. The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc. Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins. It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.
Worksite Plans:
- Accident Insurance is designed to help pay for costs not covered by employee health insurance when injured due to an accident.
- Hospital Indemnity will pay a lump sum if an employee is admitted to the hospital, and will pay a lump sum for each day your are inpatient, to a maximum of 15 days per year.
- Critical Illness will pay a lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain serious conditions. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke are a few of the listed conditions in this policy.
Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website:
