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AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our .

The Opportunity:
The Financial Services Program provides centralized budget, accounting, payroll, and benefits to support the agency and program operations. Financial Services works to ensure budget and accounting operations are completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines as well as agency policies and procedures.
 
As an Office Assistant 3, you will provide clerical support to program managers and staff working within the Financial Services Program. This position provides a wide variety of office administrative duties which include, responding to inquires via email and phone, scheduling meetings and trainings, processing and distributing program mail, greeting and assisting customers, and maintaining and auditing an electronic filing system. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Important Notes:

• This position is office-based located in downtown Olympia, Washington.
• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
• This position is non-represented.