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Administrative Assistant 3
Prevention and Community Health
Permanent · Full-time · Remote
This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.
The Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH), works with communities and partners across Washington to improve health, address health inequities, and support healthier individuals and families. Within PCH, the Office of the Assistant Secretary supports leadership and coordination across a broad range of prevention and community health efforts.
This position provides administrative support to the PCH Director of Policy and Legislative Relations, Policy Manager, PCH Tribal Liaison, and associated staff. As part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary’s administrative support team, this position helps coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain effective systems and processes, and ensure staff have the administrative support needed to advance PCH priorities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Administrative Support
Coordination & Organization
Communication & Customer Service
Why You’ll Love This Role
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to work that supports the health and well-being of people throughout Washington while working closely with PCH leadership and a collaborative administrative team. The position provides exposure to policy, legislative relations, Tribal engagement, and public health programs, making it a great opportunity to build knowledge of state government and public health operations. The role also offers opportunities to strengthen administrative, organizational, communication, and coordination skills while supporting work with a meaningful public health impact.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple administrative priorities while providing responsive support to leadership and staff. They communicate clearly, handle information with appropriate discretion, and are comfortable coordinating schedules, meetings, documents, and follow-up activities. They are able to build positive working relationships with people across different teams and contribute to a collaborative administrative support environment.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.
Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Three years of clerical, office and/or administrative experience supporting multiple departments.
Option 2: An associate’s degree (or higher) in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience AND one year of clerical, office and/or administrative experience in supporting multiple departments.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
About the Washington State Department of Health
We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.
At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8984.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.