Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Bellevue

About the Department

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington State’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community." 

Attention: This recruitment has been reposted for additional applicants. If you have already applied, no need to reapply; your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Full-time/Permanent.

Location: Bellevue, WA. King East Office. - Region 4. (Region Map).   Work duties will be performed in the office. Travel for training, attending meetings, and conferences may be necessary. Travel/driving related to motor pool management and filing court documents in person are requirements of this position. 

Closes: 08/24/2026

Salary: $42,780 - $56,952 Annually.  King County Premium: The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) to join our team in Bellevue, Region 4. This position provides support to Social Service Specialists, Supervisors, and community partners in the King East Office. Our ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, thrives in multitasking, and effectively manages work priorities and deadlines. If you're looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development in a clerical role, apply today and become a part of a mission-driven team where your work truly matters - supporting people, building community, and working alongside a family-like team in a fantastic location. 

 

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

Within DCYF, this detail-oriented position involves a range of complex clerical tasks, routine duties, and recurring responsibilities. Multitasking, managing work priorities, meeting deadlines, and covering for other positions in the unit are aspects of the job. This clerical position will provide service for our staff members, community members, and the public who come into the office. This position will assist in a variety of tasks, which have a strict timeline for processing. This position exercises specialized knowledge of DCYF programs and requirements, and exercises independent judgment in resolving written communication and clerical issues with discretion. This position will need to learn many different tasks and ensure all tasks are processed correctly without mistakes. This position is expected to work with other clerical staff and will assist others when needed; clerical staff will be cross-trained to ensure timelines are met. Assisting each other with training methods will be expected of all administrative support staff.  This position reports directly to the Office Manager and is expected to maintain confidentiality at all times.

 

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide reception duties for DCYF.
• Screen calls and visitors. 
• Maintain office procedures, standards, priorities, and deadlines while coordinating office operations.
• Apply knowledge of various DCYF regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provide internal and external customer service to a diverse population.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, answer inquiries, and provide information to internal and external customers.
• Create, edit, and review correspondence.
• Maintain court calendars. 
• Troubleshoot standard office equipment such as multi-function device scanner, copier, fax machine, and other office equipment. 
• Perform vehicle fleet management, including driving vehicles for service, repair, and cleaning.
• Data entry into department databases, Excel, background checks, and other programs.
• Upload court orders; file court documents online and in person as required.
• Process background checks, disclosure, and discovery requests.
• Process Birth Certificate and Social Security Number requests.
• Prepare files for uploading to the document management system.
• Maintain electronic files and/or logging systems for databases.
• Provide backup to other Administrative Assistants.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma (or GED) and one year of office experience requiring keyboarding or typing. 
OR 
Equivalent education and experience totaling one year of office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.
AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

Previous experience with or demonstrative ability to:

• Operate a computer, keyboard, and use Microsoft Office products. 
• Draft, edit, and send electronic correspondence. 
• Navigate internet browsers and conduct research. 
• Edit, proofread, and draft memos and other forms of written documents. 
• Prioritize multiple assignments in an office environment. 
• Effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public. 
• Work effectively in a diverse and fast-paced environment. 
• Provide high levels of customer service. 
• Operate vehicles for maintenance/repair transport. 
• Handle inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally. 
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following: 

• Cover Letter 
• Updated Resume 

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
 
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. 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.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
 
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/ 

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment. 

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter.   If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.          

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).  If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the Social Security Number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans’ Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. 

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
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.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays 
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. 

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. 

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.  

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave 
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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