Administrative Assistant 3 | Associate Superintendent
Are you an organized, detail-oriented, and dependable team player looking to make a difference in public service? If so, consider joining the Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) as an Administrative Assistant 3 (AA3) for one of the Associate Superintendents.
As the Administrative Assistant 3, you'll provide executive-level administrative and technical support to ensure efficient management of communications, documentation, and institutional records for the Associate Superintendent's Office. In this key role, you'll maintain confidentiality, streamline workflows, and promote organizational excellence aligned with the Department of Corrections' mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
The candidate of choice will use their strong communication and writing skills to coordinate operational memos and correspondence, while confidently engaging with leadership at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Visio) will help you organize and enhance daily operations. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent, you'll perform executive administrative functions requiring professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, values integrity and confidentiality, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. If you're ready to make an impact, build systems that matter, and support a mission-driven teamwe'd love to have you join us!
A completed application packet will include :
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an Administrative Assistant 3, some of your duties will include :
This position represents the Associate Superintendent goals / interests and provides interpretation and / or explanation of DOC / AHCC policies and viewpoints.Provides confidential administrative, secretarial support and office management functions to the Associate Superintendent of operations.Prioritizes, coordinates, and monitors complex work assignments or projects assigned to the executive team.Schedules appointments / meetings, maintains calendar, and conference rooms and organizes daily duties to ensure deadlines are metUses intermediate skill of computer programs to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all applicable DOC programs.Maintains inventory for the ICP cabinets, updates EMP manuals and assists during ICP activationParticipates on facility wide programs and committees.Completes NCIC requests, prepares for audits, Critical Incident Reviews, arranges travel and distribution of assignments.Maintains the Approved Facility Access Log.Ensures quarterly reports are completed and submitted on time.Coordinates, tracks and distributes facility cell phones.Assists other clerical staff during peak periods.Manages and reports staff attendance.What we need (required qualifications) :
High School Diploma or EquivalentThree years of increasingly responsible office experience in office / clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative work.Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and work independentlyAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and meet deadlines in stressful situationsComputer proficient / knowledge to include but not limited to work, excel and PowerPointStrong written and verbal communication skills at all levelsSkilled in English grammar, punctuation, and use of vocabularyWhat will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications) :
Proficiency utilizing business analytics and data visualization tools such as : Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Looker or similar platformsAbility to type 40 per minuteVision : Working together for safer communities.
Mission : Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment : To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
Important notes :
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and / or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation / documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org . Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov .Telework details : This position is not allocated for telework.
What we offer :
Remote / telework / flexible schedules (depending on position)Up to 25 paid vacation days a year8 hours of paid sick leave per month12 paid holidays a yearGenerous retirement planFlex Spending AccountsDependent Care AssistanceDeferred Compensation and so much more!State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.