Pierce County Washington Hiring for Office Assistant 2 (2 positions) Job at Tacoma, WA Full Time

Why It’s a Great Opportunity: This position allows for daily interaction with the public, abundant training opportunities, and a broad knowledge of Assessor-Treasurer, and other County business processes. This is the perfect entry level position for an individual seeking a career with Pierce County.

Why It’s a Great Department: The Office of the Assessor-Treasurer has a high level of employee engagement. Employees are proud of the work they perform, and enjoy the opportunity to serve the public in various capacities.

How to be Successful in the Role: An employee in this position will be successful by consistently expanding their knowledge about Assessor-Treasurer business processes, and obtaining a good working knowledge of the County’s role in the community. It is expected the employee will immediately learn Pierce County and Assessor- Treasurer policies and procedures, and begin training in various software needed to adequately provide comprehensive public service.

Your Future in this Role: There is great benefit to beginning a Pierce County career in a public service role. An Office Assistant 2 in this position gains a broad knowledge of all internal processes, and many of other County offices. The position is the 2nd level in a series of 4 tiers, providing for ample opportunity for upward movement.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of complex forms and supporting documents for program compliance.
• Calculation of exemption percentages and prorations.
• Re-calculation of taxes and initiation of refunds to be issued by Finance.
• Combinations of Mobile Home and Real Property parcels for the purpose of applying the exemption.
• Responding to general public inquiries.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but presents a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

Recruiting Requirements:

• One year of general work clerical experience
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, etc.)
• Additional education or related experience may be substituted equally for the recruiting requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• One year of customer service experience
• One year of cashiering experience

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License when travel is required
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• Please upload a cover letter and resume to complete your application.
• 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.

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?