Housing Administrative Specialist

Title: Housing Administrative Specialist

Reports to: Rental Assistance Director, Rental Assistance Division

Status:

· Full-Time Position

· FLSA: Non-Exempt

Monthly Salary Range: $3909-$4867

The Opportunity: If you enjoy being a resource for your colleagues and providing an excellent customer service experience, this is the job for you. Be part of our team and put your clerical skills to work in a complex housing support arena.

Benefits:

· Accrue up to 12 vacation days in your first year of employment, 12 paid sick leave days, 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 3 additional floating holidays per year.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

· Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension plan; PERS 2 and 3 available.

· Employee Assistance Program.

· HATC does not participate in Social Security; however, the agency pays an equivalent match up to 6.2% into State Deferred Compensation Program for employees who invest in it. This is an optional benefit.

Closing Date: Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received prior to February 19, 2024.

Position Description:

As the Housing Administrative Assistant, you will provide direct assistance to the Rental Assistance Division and will be involved in activities that have a major impact on the program’s daily activities and future events.

As our ideal candidate, you will bring your administrative ability, organization skills, critical and creative thinking and problem solving, the ability to calmly manage numerous, complex schedules, priorities, maintain confidentially, and exemplary communication and customer service.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in administrative field or equivalent

Desired Skills:

• Experience as an administrative professional
• Experience in processing and tracking data and document collection
• Proficiency in keyboarding, Microsoft Office software, etc.
• Detail oriented to complete tasks and program compliance
• Creative thinker/adaptive personality to work with staff and outside agencies
• Knowledge of telephone/reception techniques
• Knowledge of customer service techniques
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Work Environment:

· In-office environment

Physical Abilities:

· Ability to efficiently keyboard

· Capacity to read a variety of materials

· Occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs

Licenses or Certificates Required:

· Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license and verified safe driving record. A criminal background check is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: HATC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and celebrates an inclusive, safe, and supportive work environment.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Karen McVea

Rental Assistance Director

Please include the following in the subject line:

- Housing Administrative Specialist

KarenM@hatc.org

We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described above.

Questions:
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please emailKarenM@hatc.org. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,909.00 - $4,867.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person