Secretary SeniorRecruitment #2024-1-5191Full-time, Permanent, Represented positionLocation: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WASalary: $3,006.00 - $3,974.00 Monthly **Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has a terrific opportunity to become a part of the State Lands team. State Lands manages, sustains, and protects the health and productivity of Washington's lands and water to meet the needs of present and future generations. This position is part of our State Lands Front Desk and provides integral support to the five State Lands divisions by conducting administrative duties and guidance on internal business-related tasks such as travel, procurement, and invoice payments. The front desk is the central hub of State Lands activity. You'll be able to network with many individuals and get exposure to the varying topics that our programs cover. Because of all the interaction with State Lands personnel, we're looking for a people person with good written and verbal communication skills who enjoys providing a high level of customer service and has a good eye for detail. If this sounds like a good fit for you, consider joining us at DNR and see where this great agency can take you.  

　　Responsibilities:

　　Provide administrative support for state lands divisions' personnel.Process initial documentation for payment of invoices. Work includes working with and understanding the department's financial chart of accounts.Troubleshoot and provide guidance on agency policy and procedures concerning administrative functions such as travel, procurement, financial systems, and personnel.Procure supplies, software, equipment, and specialized purchases for state lands divisions.Act as purchase card custodian for two State Lands purchase cards.Act as an authorized administrator of program staff's purchase card accounts, currently 9 accounts.Vet calls from the public regarding agency policies, rules, and regulations.Receive and coordinate visitors to state lands division staff.Backup for Administrative Assistants during temporary absences for leave, fire assignments, or other work assignments.Track and enter monthly data of State Lands metered equipment reporting (MER) into the agency's AssetWorks database system.Perform specialized, complex projects as requested by division staff, and may participate on panels and committees representing State Lands concerning administrative processes.May provide notary services if the incumbent has obtained notary commission.*Required Qualifications: *

　　- - High School graduation or GED. - Six months of experience in providing customer service or administrative support in any capacity. - MS Office intermediate user experience: Excel -- create format, edit, and sort worksheets and data; and create formulas. Word -- insert pictures, charts, etc., format sections, and create headers and footers. Outlook -- compose, send, forward, and reply to emails; insert attachments and meeting invitations, manage calendar activities. - Exercise sound professional judgment regarding business operations and problem analysis. - Demonstrate organizational and time management skills to meet established due dates and deadlines. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to engage with others in open, mutually beneficial ways, maintaining positive interpersonal communications and successful working relationships. - Ability to find answers for tasks outside your areas of expertise.