What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One?
POSTING CLOSES: Friday, February 7, 2025
About Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One:
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One provides emergency medical services, fire suppression, and injury reduction and prevention services to an estimated population of 51,354, with 12,484 of its residents living within the city of Gig Harbor. The response area covers approximately 54 square miles in suburban and rural areas.
Job Opening - Administrative Assistant
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is seeking a dynamic and experienced Administrative Assistant, who will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to an assigned Deputy Chief, it’s divisions and programs. Tasks may include scheduling, research, data collection, reporting, developing promotional materials, answering phones, assisting with community requests and questions and coordinating programs.
Refer to the job description posted on the website for additional information. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, onsite position. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2025.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of administrative assistance experience in a professional setting.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Software.
- Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute.
- Candidates must be tobacco and marijuana free at time of testing.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Valid Washington State Driver License and acceptable driving record.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Pre-employment screening to include driver license, education & reference verification, driving abstract, background check, drug testing and computer software program skills testing.
Visit our website at www.gigharborfire.org/employment, to learn more about the opening and for instructions on how to apply and to view the job announcement, job description and for required documentation for the application process.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Position will be open until filled.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete application packets should be emailed to hr@gigharborfire.org and MUST include:
- Cover letter & resume
- Educational Degrees, Professional Certifications, if applicable
- Applicant contact information sheet (included in the job announcement on the website)
- Responses to required questions (included in the job announcement on the website)
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
APPLICATIONS THROUGH really WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Visit www.gighaborfire.org for more information about this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,693.57 - $6,705.11 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,694 - $6,705
