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Special Note:This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program and other appropriate County procedures.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human service’s needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.
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Position Summary
Why it's a great opportunity:
This position is in Community Action Programs supporting the Birth to 25 efforts to improve educational services to improve educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and higher education, including, but not limited to, youths who are low-income, homeless, in foster care, or other vulnerable populations. You’ll have an opportunity in this position to provide input on how to improve the program. In this position, you will support the day-to-day operations of this program.
How to be successful in the role:
You’ll be successful by bringing a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and great organizational skills to the position, as you assist with the day-to-day operations of the Weatherization program. We are looking for someone who can multi-task and has strong data entry, and familiarity working in various databases. The ideal candidate will be well versed in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This position while sometimes hectic, can be very rewarding as you assist residents with weatherization needs and improve their quality of life.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Prepare a variety of routine material and correspondence from written material and recording; proofread and ensure correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization on department correspondence.
- Process requisitions, vouchers and invoices; validate payments and place orders for department.
- Perform timekeeping functions for work unit or department; complete time records; compute time; maintain leave status records and monitor leave balances.
- Maintain simple bookkeeping, financial and statistical records requiring some technical accounting knowledge; receive and receipt various payments, fees and fines; makes proper distribution and record entries, or code incoming material for further processing.
- Perform receptionist and general office duties; respond to routine inquiries by telephone or person-to-person; fulfill requests for publications or office supplies.
- Assist in specially assigned data searches to develop or recover information from non-standard sources.
- Assist in the compilation and evaluation of data to meet defined objectives.
- Receive and process routine to moderately complex forms and applications, i.e., determines regulatory or procedural compliance; computes or verifies data, fees or payments; assists in the proper completion of forms or documents; and researches governing directives to answer questions and resolve routine problems encountered.
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This is a "summary" of the duties. It is not all-inclusive, and other related activities or tasks may be assigned. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions that may be performed can be found here.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of general clerical work experience.
- Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CSBG and Government contracting a plus
Special Requirements And/Or Qualifications:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license within 30 days of employment or otherwise meet the travel requirements.
- Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, in accordance with RCW 43.43 is required prior to employment.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
