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Job Description
Job Title:
Administrative Clerk III
Department:
Public Works
Division:
Administration
Reports To:
Public Works Director
FLSA Exempt:
NO
Union:
Yes
HIPAA:
Level 3
BBP:
No
Salary Level:
A3 -C
Location:
Public Works Office
Approved By:
Human Resource Manager
Approved Date:
September 2017
SUMMARY: This position performs a variety of duties in the area of general office
administration and provides specific support to designated departmental divisions and assists the
public with departmental services, by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES: include the following. Duties may vary
depending on divisions supported. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares or assists with preparation of administrative reports for submission to outside agencies,
or the public as required or authorized.
Provides assistance as needed for construction and emergency projects. Assists engineers with
compiling and assembling bid packages and RFQs/RFPs and provides support during the bidding
process.
Provides assistance with various project worksheets, such as review of prevailing wage, intents
and affidavits, and certified payrolls, etc. Prepares project documentation for permanent
recordkeeping.
Maintains Engineering publications library.
Acts as lead to coordinate response to Public Records Requests and assists other staff with
compiling records.
Provides confidential administrative support to the Public Works Director. Maintains a record
keeping system for tracking personnel related activities for the Public Works Department and
maintains personnel files as necessary for the department including confidential medical
information files.
Initiates and prepares departmental personnel documents, reports and other data for a variety of
departmental personnel actions. Insures that proper personnel procedures are followed.
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Assists Human Resources to insure that proper procedures are followed for injury and illness
reporting for Department of Labor and Industries claims for the Department.
Researches, prepares and composes letters, reports, notifications, memos, and other materials of
an important or confidential nature on own initiative or from brief instructions or notes.
Trains, assists, and provides guidance back-up to Administrative Clerk I and II position(s).
Acts as back-up for all daily operations when others are absent.
Responsible for various departmental administrative processes and maintenance of process
databases such as the Filing Inventory and Action Requests. Monitors use of rosters and prints
reports as required. Reviews applications to insure that minimum standards are met.
Utilizes the MRSC Roster for Small Works, Vendor Listing and Professional Services as needed
by the Department. Creates spreadsheets from the rosters for Projects, sends calls for bids, and
responds to requests.
Assists in maintenance of Public Works website. Updates and revises website with approval.
Documents office policy and procedures.
Utilizing the computer network and appropriate programs, creates and/or edits and formats a
variety of advanced office documents such as agreements, resolutions, standard operating plans
and strategic plans. Designs, utilizes, and updates spreadsheets and databases. Designs and writes
database reports and computerized presentations, as required. Types and edits contracts, contract
specifications, and reports.
Performs basic bookkeeping duties, orders office supplies and carries out various errands needed
by staff. Maintains petty cash drawer.
Provides various personnel with computer generated printouts on projects and budget status from
the County's computer network.
Assists staff in scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements.
Researches records for information on history and establishment of right of way for County
roads. Prepares petitions, notices, reports and resolutions.
Acts as lead in design of filing system and design of template for document imaging system and
insures that Administrative Clerk I & II position(s) are trained in proper procedures. Manages,
prioritizes and schedules documents for scanning. Scans files, indexes, inputs and retrieves
documents from the currently implemented document imaging system.
Maintains departmental files and filing system. Reviews and prepares files for document
imaging, determining which records are permanent using guidelines from Records Management.
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Records, transcribes, edits and distributes meeting minutes as required. Assures requisite
documents are on hand for meetings and reviews and prepares agenda items for weekly
Commissioners meetings.
Accountable for specific project steps, works in a team based environment and participates in the
annual training program and annual performance evaluation process.
Participates in team processes to assist in developing the division budgets for the department and
in self-directed team processes to set work level expectations, goals and objectives. Periodically
serves as team leader.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
competency in the following:
Problem Solving —Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when
dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills — Uses a variety of computer software applications to complete duties. Pursues
training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service — Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to
customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills — Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to
others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read
and interpret written information.
Teamwork — Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to
others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to
succeed.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Promotes a harassment -free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works
with integrity and ethically.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time.
Planning/Or ag_nizing - Assigns priority and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats
others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility
for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
uantit — Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Creates high quality work product.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
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conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability_- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, two (2) years as an Administrative Clerk II, and six (6)
years related secretarial experience and/or training in general business curriculum;
OR
Eight (8) years related secretarial experience and/or training in general business
curriculum, including or supplemented by clerical and secretarial typing and basic office
skills;
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, and
correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several
concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of
database software, website/internet software, spreadsheet software, PDF software and
word processing software.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Washington State Driver's License
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of various project documents to assist in proof-reading and formatting contract
documents. Ability to assist in verification of L&I wage requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Knowledge of County standards, forms and procedures, as well as knowledge of plat, surveys
and legal descriptions of property. Experienced in all general office administration processes.
Ability to use road plans to trace right of way. Ability to read, understand and write legal
descriptions.
Ability to use a wide variety of office equipment including typewriter, calculator, document
imaging, Dictaphone, photocopier, blueprint machines and other office equipment standard to
areas of assignment and to adapt to new and/or modified equipment which may be acquired.
Ability to assign priority and organize tasks under imposed deadlines while completing daily
tasks on time.
Proficient in handling multiple, unexpected interruptions on an on-going basis. Ability to multi-
task.
Ability to train and provide guidance to Administrative I and II level employees.
Ability to maintain a high standard for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency in the preparation
of reports.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and courteous demeanor in dealing with the public in a sometimes
stressful environment.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with Department Heads and other officials, County
employees, business people and the general public.
Ability to contact the public and business persons to obtain permits, addresses, referrals and
general information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear,
stand, walk, and sit, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.