Secretary (Transportation and Environmental Services) - Snohomish County

Are you someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic work environment? Are you interested in supporting the transportation professionals who deliver Snohomish County’s Public Works services and projects? If so, consider joining us as the Secretary in the Transportation and Environmental Services (TES) Division.
 
The TES Admin team is seeking a proactive individual with strong customer service skills, innovative thinking, and keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
 
The Secretary role supports a division of 72 employees across four workgroups: Communications, Environmental Services, Program Planning, and Traffic Operations. This support includes various clerical responsibilities such as:

• Answering the Traffic Operations phone line from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Reviewing, formatting, and editing technical documents. 
• Coordinating staff, projects, documents, processes, meetings, events, and schedules. 
• Assisting with division onboarding and offboarding. 
• Preparing staff training and travel requests, including registration and accommodations.  
• Managing large group or project mailings. 
• Maintaining, tracking, and updating division SharePoint pages, administrative processes, and division lists. 
• Handling miscellaneous requests or special projects as needed. 

Qualified candidates:
Join our team if you are familiar with general office practices, have experience in customer service, and proficiency in using standard office programs and software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe. Strong coordination, time management, communication, and attention to detail skills are essential. The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, interruptive environment is a must.

About TES Admin 
The TES Admin team oversees the division’s administrative operations, including recruitment and onboarding, accounts payable and purchasing, timesheets, division process and procedure, and general clerical support. In addition, the division handles traffic operations and maintenance, planning and prioritizing County road activities, performing environmental reviews of projects, and keeping the public informed about Public Works projects.
 
Visit the Transportation and Environmental Services webpage to learn more about our division.
 
Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Contribute to shaping one of Washington’s fastest-growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities 
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career! 

About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges, and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government, with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
 
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
 
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to provide not only a meaningful job but also a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
 
Benefits 
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, pension opportunities, and employer-paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), which is administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month, totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation, and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year, you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. 
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.  

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full-time, that option is also available.
 
Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
 
To respond to workplace reporting requirements, employees must reside in Washington state and be within a reasonable distance of their Snohomish County worksite. 
 
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington, between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish County has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy, making it a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.