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Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon
Ang Tagapangasiwa ng Administrative 3 ay nagbibigay ng komprehensibong suporta administratibo sa mga programa at koordinasyon sa Pag-unlad ng Pagsasaka at Sistemang Pagkain, na bahagi ng Departamento ng Agrikultura ng Washington. Nagsisiguro ito ng mahusay na operasyon sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalaga ng oras, inventory, payroll, at iba pang kritikal na proseso.
Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad
- Nagbibigay ng suporta administratibo sa mga programa, koordinator, at tauhan ng divisyon
- Pamamunuan ng oras, aktibidad ng sweldo, at pagkoordinar ng biyahe
- Pag-aalaga ng mga suplay opisina, inventory, at kalendaryo ng divisyon
- Pagproseso at pagdistribute ng payroll, datos sa posisyon, at ulat pananalapi
- Pagsuporta sa procurement, budgeting, at pag-aayos ng biyahe
- Tumutulong sa mga pulong, pag-schedule ng events, at pamamahala ng rekord
Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan
Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan
Mga Soft Skills
Mga Kwalipikasyon
Ideal na Kandidato
Ang ideal na kandidato ay isang masinop at mahusay sa pagdetalye na indibidwal na may malawak na karanasan sa mga tungkulin ng suporta administratibo, lalo na sa pamamahala ng payroll, koordinasyon ng biyahe, at pamamahala ng inventory gamit ang mga kasangkapan tulad ng Microsoft Office Suite at ADP. Mahalaga rin ang malakas na kasanayan sa komunikasyon at proaktibong paglutas ng problema.
Paghahanda sa Panayam
Mga Tip sa Pag-apply
- I-highlight ang iyong karanasan sa Microsoft Office Suite, software para sa pamamahala ng payroll (halimbawa, ADP), at mga kasangkapan sa pagmamaneho ng kalendaryo tulad ng Google Calendar.
- I-quantify ang iyong tagumpay gamit ang mga sukatin tulad ng pagbawas ng oras o gastos na nailigtas.
- Gamitin ang mga keyword na 'suporta administratibo', 'pamamahala ng payroll', at 'budgeting' sa iyong resume.
Landas ng Karera
Ang posisyong ito ay nagbubukas ng mga oportunidad para sa pag-unlad patungong Senior Administrative Manager o mga espesyalisadong tungkulin sa Human Resources o Finance sa loob ng ahensya.
Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho
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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 Employment Page.
The Opportunity:
The Farm & Food Systems Development division (FFSD) is dedicated to strengthening the food systems and economic viability of Washington agriculture. The programs in this division support consumers, farmers, and food businesses through service, assistance, and advocacy advancing the vision that agriculture thrives while contributing to the health of the people and the economy of Washington.The Administrative Team for FFSD provides comprehensive support across all programs within the division, ensuring smooth day to day operations and effective coordination. We serve as a central resource for communication, organization, and process management, helping maintain consistency, efficiency, and organization across the division.
The Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support for all 4 programs within the division including Food Assistance, Regional Markets, International Marketing, and Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Administrative Assistant also supports the administrative needs of the FFSD Assistant Director and Division Coordinator. This support includes, but is not limited to, time keeping, payroll activities, travel coordinator, and supporting division procurement and purchasing activities.
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Farm & Food Systems Development Division Coordinator.
Important Notes:
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: Range 44 Step A $47,100 - Step L $61,644 Hakbang L $61,644
taon-taon
Mga Tungkulin
Kasama ng mga sumusunod:
- Magbigay ng suportang pang-administrasyon sa Farm & Food Systems Development Division, Division Coordinator, at FFSD Programs
- Gawin ang kumplikadong pagproseso ng trabaho para sa divisyon tulad ng mail/merge, pag-aayos, pagsasama ng teksto sa mga larawan, database work, atbp.
- Panatilihin at subaybayan ang mga kagamitan at inventory ng opisina
- Panatilihin ang kalendaryo ng divisyon at programa ng FFSD
- Mag-ambag sa mahusay na operasyon ng divisyon, dumalo sa mga pagpupulong ng staff, tumulong sa iba't ibang bahagi ng divisyon, at ayusin ang workload at prioridad kung kinakailangan
- Organisa at bigyan ng prayoridad ang mga proyekto upang matiyak na tama at maaga ang kanilang pagkumpleto
- Magbigay ng suportang pang-administrasyon sa staff at programa ng divisyon sa iba't ibang proyekto
- Gumawa ng liham para sa mga empleyado at vendor
- Makipag-ugnayan sa staff ng divisyon tungkol sa mga pinakamahusay na pamamaraan pang-administrasyon
- Maging tagatanda ng oras sa PISCES; subaybayan ang leave ng empleyado, gumawa ng timesheets para sa payroll submissions, at tumulong sa mga tanong tungkol sa pagtanda ng oras
- Magtipon at maghatid ng mga ulat tungkol sa payroll, posisyon, balanse ng leave, at iba pang impormasyon sa mga supervisor at program manager
- Magkita kasama ang supervisor nang regular upang planuhin at bigyan ng prayoridad ang workload, gawain, at iskedyul para suportahan ang pangangailangan ng divisyon
- Tumulong sa pagpapanatili ng espasyo ng pag-iimbak at surplus sa mailroom ng ahensya
- Prosesuhin at ipadala ang mga sulat ng divisyon kung kinakailangan
- Review, verify, and approve cost spreadsheets for motorpool, cell phone invoices, PC leases, and others sending adjustments or updates to Financial Services as needed.
- Surian, patunayan, at aprubahan ang mga spreadsheet ng gastos para sa motorpool, mga resibo ng cell phone, mga lease ng PC, at iba pang pagbabago o update na ipapadala sa Financial Services kung kinakailangan.
- Maghanda at maghatid ng mga ulat pananalapi sa mga programa.
- Pagbuo, pagsusuri, at pagpapatupad ng pagbili para sa mga kagamitan at suplay ng sangay.
- Tumulong sa pagproseso ng mga kahilingan para sa pag-freeze ng sangay at suriin ang kumpletuhan nito.
- Maghanda, subaybayan, i-proseso, at isumite ang mga kahilingan ng pagbili ng sangay.
- Prosesyon ng mga resibo mula sa mga bayad na international wire transfer.
- Subaybayan at monitor ang budget ng programa at magbigay ng mga estimate ng gastos.
- Audit at i-proseso ang mga travel voucher gamit ang TEMS system.
- Tumulong sa pag-aayos ng biyahe para sa mga empleyado, kabilang ang pag-book ng flights at reservations ng rental car.
- Magrehistro ng mga empleyadong pupunta sa mga kumperensya at pagsasanay.
- I-completo at subaybayan ang dokumentasyon para sa biyahe, kasama na ang mga kahilingan para sa lodging na lumampas sa limitasyon, mga travel authorization na nasa labas ng estado o bansa, mga kahilingan sa paglalakbay sa eroplano, at mga resibo ng pagkain na may meeting.
- Magkoordina at i-proseso ang mga kahilingan gamit ang automated Supply & Equipment (S&E) system ng WSDA.
- I-apply at ipatupad ang mga patakaran sa procurement ng WSDA para sa lahat ng pagbili, at magbigay ng input sa sangay kapag kailangan i-update ang mga patakaran at proseso.
- Gamitin ang kaalaman tungkol sa patakaran ng agency signature (expenditure authority), mga awtorisadong order approvers, at proxies kapag nagsasagawa ng pagproseso ng mga kahilingan ng pagbili.
- Tumulong sa mga programa na may grant invoices at isumite ito sa Financial Services para sa bayad.
- I-update ang mga internal at external na webpages.
- Suriin at patunayan na kumpleto ang mga materyales ayon sa pamantayan ng agency at tiyakin ang compliance sa ADA.
- Isulat ang opisyal na correspondence para sa sangay at programa ayon sa brand standards ng agency.
- Schedule and attend division and program meetings; record meeting minutes, compile and distribute notes.
- Mag-iskedyul at dumalo sa mga pagpupulong ng divisyon at programa; mag-record ng minuto, magkompila, at magdistribute ng mga notes.
- Maghanda ng mga dokumento para sa mga attendee ng pagpupulong.
- Mag-iskedyul at i-reserve ang mga lugar ng pagpupulong at kumperensya (internal at external).
- Panatilihin ang mga rekord at files ng divisyon at programa, at tiyakin na ito ay nai-retain at maayos na organisado.
- Magbigay ng suporta sa division coordinator at mga programa para sa mga kahilingan ng publikong rekord.
- Mag-conduct at tiyakin ang compliance sa pag-iimbak ng papel at electronic records.
- Magsagawa ng scan and toss projects para sa divisyon.
Qualifications
Sino ang dapat mag-apply?
Propesyonal na may:
Apat (4) taon ng progresibong karanasan sa opisina/clerical at administrative work.
Bukod sa mga pangangailangan sa itaas, ang sumusunod na kaalaman, kasanayan, at kakayahan ay magiging napakahusay:
- Kasanayan sa paggawa ng pananaliksik para sa isang partikular na trabaho.
- Karanasan sa Microsoft Office Suite.
- Karanasan sa koordinasyon ng travel at procurement activities ayon sa mga patakaran ng estado, federal, at ahensya.
- Kasiyahan sa pag-manage ng timekeeping processes.
- Kakayahang lumikha at panatilihin ang web-based content na sumusunod sa ADA standards.
Supplemental Information
Employee Benefits
- Benepisyo ng Empleyado Isang balanse at maayos na pamumuhay sa trabaho, na maaaring
- kasama ang flexible work schedules, at teleworking. Ang WSDA ay nag-aalok ng mahusay na benepisyo na lampas sa tradisyonal na mga benepisyo. Ang pagkakataon bilang empleyado ng estado ay may Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, at Employee Recognition Leave; kung gusto mo pa ng karagdagang impormasyon.
- 12 bayad na Pista at Vacation at Leave Accruals.
- Lahat ng Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) na kinakailangan ay ipapamahagi ng ahensya.
Paano mag-apply
Kailangang makumpleto ang iyong careers.wa.gov profile at sagutin ang mga karagdagang tanong. Bukod sa pagkumpleto ng online application, at mga karagdagang tanong, kailangan mong iattach ang mga sumusunod na dokumento sa iyong profile upang maging kwalipikado para sa posisyong ito:
· Isang resume na naglalaman ng karanasan at edukasyon
· Isang cover letter na nagsasabi kung paano mo natutugunan ang mga tiyak na kwalipikasyon para sa posisyong ito
· Tatlong propesyonal na sanggunian
Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala ng mga materyales na ito, ipinapahayag mo na lahat ng impormasyong ibinigay ay totoo at tumpak. Maaaring suriin ng estado ang impormasyon. Ang anumang hindi tapat o nakalilitong impormasyon ay maaaring magdulot ng pag-alis sa pool ng mga aplikante o pagpapawalang-bisa kung na-hire ka.
Kung mayroon kang teknikal na problema sa paggawa, pag-access, o pagkumpleto ng iyong application, mangyaring tumawag sa NEOGOV toll-free sa (855) 524-5627 o mag-email sa support@neogov.com.
Ang unang screening ay batay lamang sa nilalaman at kumpletosidad ng iyong Ang aplikasyon at mga kasamaang dokumento ay susuriin. Lahat ng impormasyong ibibigay ay maaaring patunayan, at maaaring mangailangan ng karagdagang dokumento. Hindi tinatanggap ang mga aplikasyong ipapadala sa pamamagitan ng email bilang kapalit ng paggamit ng online recruitment system ng estado.
Ginagamit ng WSDA ang isang sistema para sa... I-9 form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) upang matukoy at patunayan ang Eligibility at Employment, pagkatapos makuha ang trabaho. Ang dokumentong ito ay nagpapatunay ng kakayahang makatrabaho sa Estados Unidos. Kinakailangan na maaaring magtrabaho ang mga aplikante sa Estados Unidos.
Equity sa WSDA
Kinikilala, pinapahalagahan, at sinusuportahan ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ang lahat ng kultural na pagkakakilanlan at pinagmulan habang nagtutulungan tayo nang may katotohanan. Naghihire kami ng mga taong kahanga-hanga na sumasang-ayon sa aming Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, at sa aming pangangailangan para sa pagkakaisa, respeto, at inklusyon. Pinapahalagahan namin ang paglago at pag-unlad ng aming mga miyembro ng koponan sa pamamagitan ng pantay na access sa mga mapagkukunan at oportunidad para sa patuloy na pag-aaral, pagpapabuti, at pag-angat.
Naglalakad tayo upang maghirang, palaganapin, at panatilihin ang isang produktibong at dedikadong workforce na sumasalamin sa mga komunidad na aming pinaglilingkuran habang nananatiling nakatuon sa isang lugar ng trabaho na nagdiriwang ng ating pagkakaiba-iba at nagbibigay suporta sa pantay na oportunidad sa empleyo at inklusyon nang walang pagbabase sa lahi, paniniwala, kulay, pinagmulan, katiyakan bilang mamamayan o katayuan sa imigrasyon, estado ng kasal, mga pamilyang may anak (kasama ang pagbubuntis, pagpapanganak, o mga kondisyong medikal na nauugnay), kasarian, seksuwal na orientasyon, pagkakakilanlan bilang lalaki o babae, edad, katayuan bilang isang protektadong veteranong naglilingkod nang may karangalan o militar, katayuan bilang indibidwal na may anumang sensoryo, mental, o pisikal na kapansanan o paggamit ng isang trained dog guide o service animal ng isang taong may kapansanan, o iba pang mga katangiang legal na pinoprotektahan. Isinasaalang-alang din namin ang mga aplikanteng may kasaysayan sa kriminal, ayon sa mga batas pederal, estado, at lokal.
Kontak Tayo
Kung mayroon kayong anumang tanong tungkol sa posisyong ito o sa online application, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa Tanggapan ng Human Resource sa... Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Bago ang isang bagong appointment sa Kagawaran ng Agrikultura, isasagawa ang background check na kinabibilangan ng kasaysayang kriminal. Ang impormasyong makuha mula sa background check ay hindi nangangahulugan na mananatiling hindi karapat-dapat para sa trabaho, ngunit isasaalang-alang ito sa pagtutukoy ng angkop at kakayahan ng aplikante para sa posisyon.
Maaaring gamitin ng Human Resources Division ang mga referral mula sa recruitment na ito upang punan ang mga katulad na bakanteng trabaho sa loob ng anim na buwan.
Veteran's Preference: Ang mga aplikante na nakakatugon sa mga pangunahing kwalipikasyon at nais na gamitin ang Veteran's Preference ay dapat mag-attach ng kopya ng DD214, o ibang patunay ng serbisyo militar. Mangalagaan muna sa pag-blankout ng anumang impormasyong personal tulad ng social security number. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa Veteran's Preference at gabay kung paano malaman ang katanggap-tanggap na katayuan.... click here.
Ang mga taong may kapansanan na nangangailangan ng tulong sa kanilang aplikasyon o kailangan ang anunsyo sa ibang format, ay maaaring tumawag sa 664-1960 o toll-free (877) 664-1960. Ang mga gumagamit ng TTY ay dapat unang tumawag sa 711 upang makapag-access sa Washington Relay Service.
Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa Washington State Department of Agriculture, bisitahin ang aming website sa www.agr.wa.gov.
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Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant 3 provides comprehensive administrative support to the Farm & Food Systems Development Division within the Washington State Department of Agriculture, ensuring efficient operations and coordination across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to division programs, coordinator, and staff.
- Manage timekeeping, payroll activities, and travel coordination.
- Maintain office supplies, inventory, and division calendars.
- Process and distribute payroll, position data, and financial reports.
- Assist with procurement, budgeting, and travel arrangements.
- Support meetings, event scheduling, and records management.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in administrative support roles within governmental settings, particularly adept at managing payroll, travel coordination, and inventory management using software like Microsoft Office Suite and specialized payroll systems like ADP. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential to excel in this role.
Interview Preparation
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience with Microsoft Office Suite, payroll processing software (e.g., ADP), and calendar management tools like Google Calendar, emphasizing specific projects or duties related to administrative support in government roles.
- Quantify your achievements by including metrics such as time saved through efficient processes or cost reductions achieved through procurement management.
- Include keywords like 'administrative support', 'payroll processing', 'travel coordination', 'inventory management', and 'budgeting' to align your application with the job description requirements.
- Customize your resume to reflect your experience in handling sensitive governmental data securely and your familiarity with government-specific software and protocols.
- In your cover letter, emphasize your understanding of government operations, your alignment with organizational values, and how your background uniquely prepares you for this role within the agency.
Career Path
This position can lead to advancement opportunities such as becoming a Senior Administrative Assistant, transitioning into managerial roles like Administrative Manager within the department, or progressing to specialized roles in human resources or finance within the governmental organization.
Original Job Description
Description
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 Employment Page.
The Opportunity:
The Farm & Food Systems Development division (FFSD) is dedicated to strengthening the food systems and economic viability of Washington agriculture. The programs in this division support consumers, farmers, and food businesses through service, assistance, and advocacy advancing the vision that agriculture thrives while contributing to the health of the people and the economy of Washington.The Administrative Team for FFSD provides comprehensive support across all programs within the division, ensuring smooth day to day operations and effective coordination. We serve as a central resource for communication, organization, and process management, helping maintain consistency, efficiency, and organization across the division.
The Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support for all 4 programs within the division including Food Assistance, Regional Markets, International Marketing, and Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Administrative Assistant also supports the administrative needs of the FFSD Assistant Director and Division Coordinator. This support includes, but is not limited to, time keeping, payroll activities, travel coordinator, and supporting division procurement and purchasing activities.
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Farm & Food Systems Development Division Coordinator.
Important Notes:
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: Range 44 Step A $47,100 - Step L $61,644 annually.
Duties
Include but not limited to:
Provide administrative support to Farm & Food Systems Development Division, Division Coordinator, and FFSD Programs
- Keep supervisor apprised of urgent, confidential, and/or time sensitive situations.
- Perform complex work processing tasks for division such as mail/merge, sort, integrating text with graphics, database work, etc.
- Maintain and track office supplies and inventory.
- Maintain the FFSD division and program calendar.
- Contribute to overall efficient division operations, attend administrative staff meetings, assist across division and adjust workload and priorities as needed.
- Organize and prioritize projects to ensure accuracy and timeliness in their completion.
- Provide division staff and programs with administrative support on various projects.
- Compose correspondence to internal staff and vendors.
- Coordinate with division staff on administrative best practices.
- Act as timekeeper in PISCES; track employee leave, generate timesheets for payroll submissions, and assist staff with timekeeping related questions.
- Compile and distribute payroll, position data, leave balance, and other reports to be distributed to supervisors and program managers.
- Meet with supervisor regularly to plan and prioritize workload, tasks, and schedules to best support division needs.
- Assist in maintaining division storage and surplus space in the agency mailroom.
- Process and send division mail as needed.
- Review, verify, and approve cost spreadsheets for motorpool, cell phone invoices, PC leases, and others sending adjustments or updates to Financial Services as needed.
- Compile and distribute financial reports to programs.
- Develop, evaluate, and conduct purchasing for division equipment and supplies.
- Assist with processing division freeze tracker requests and reviews for completeness.
- Prepare, track, process, and submit division purchase requests.
- Prepare and process invoices received from division programs and acquires necessary documentation.
- Process invoices for international wire transfer payments.
- Monitor and track program budget and provide expenditure estimates.
- Audit and process travel vouchers using the TEMS system.
- Assist division staff with making travel arrangements including booking flights and rental car reservations.
- Register employees for conferences and trainings.
- Complete and track documentation for travel including over limit lodging requests, out of state and out of country travel authorizations, air travel requests, and meals with meeting requests.
- Coordinate and process requests within WSDA’s automated Supply & Equipment (S&E) system.
- Apply and enforces WSDA’s procurement policies and procedures for all purchasing actions and provide input at the division level when policies and procedures need to be updated.
- Utilize knowledge of agency signature (expenditure authority) policy, authorized order approvers and proxies when processing purchase requests.
- Assist programs with grant invoices and submits to Financial Services for payment.
- Update internal and external webpages.
- Review and verify materials are completed to agency standards and ensures ADA compliance.
- Compose official division and program correspondence in accordance to agency brand standards.
- Schedule and attend division and program meetings; record meeting minutes, compile and distribute notes.
- Prepare meeting documents for attendees.
- Schedule and reserve internal and external meeting and conference locations.
- Assist with virtual meeting set up and support.
- Maintain division and program records and ensure files and records are retained and organized.
- Provide support to division coordinator and programs for public records requests.
- Conduct and ensure compliance of paper and electronic record retention.
- Perform scan and toss projects for division.
Qualifications
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, administrative work.
In addition to the above qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will make a candidate highly desirable:
- Skills in conducting research on a specific work assignment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience coordinating travel and procurement activities in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
- Skills in managing timekeeping processes.
- Ability to create and maintain web-based content that adheres to ADA standards.
Supplemental Information
Employee Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
- WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
- 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
How to apply
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
· A resume detailing experience and education
· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
· Three professional references
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
WSDA uses a I-9 form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) to determine Employment Eligibility and Verification, once hired. This document is the authorization of an individual’s ability to be hired for employment within the United States. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Equity at WSDA
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.
We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record 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.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.