Planning Administrative Assistant

The Planning Administrative Assistant provides clerical, secretarial, and other general administrative support to the Division of Planning and Development. Work requires the application of independent judgment based on knowledge of policies, procedures, and functions. Employee has regular contact with both inside and outside sources to supply or obtain factual information. Position requires regular attendance in person, concentrated attention to detail, and a willingness to learn how STA operates.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Projects a friendly and approachable personality in person and over the phone
• Self-motivated and can adapt to varying work paces while operating independently of direct supervision
• Able to build trust and maintain confidentiality
• Previous experience in administrative roles

Our Benefits

In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

Wage range of $23.45/hour – $30.42/hour

Up to $3,000 in sign-on bonuses available

PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
Delta Dental PPO Plan

WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month

Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance

Pet Insurance

Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)1 year of continuous service – 1 week
2-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
10-15 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
16-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
25 years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum
.0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
7 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
Free bus passes for employee and dependents
Onsite workout facility
KEPRO Employee Assistance Program
For more detailed information on benefits https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/employment/for-sta-employees/

Examples of Duties

• Provides general administrative support for staff within the Service Development, Community Development, Capital Development, and Planning & Grants departments as well as from the Chief Planning & Development Officer and Executive Assistant
• Typing correspondence, proof and editing this work, prepare reports, and other documents; maintain multiple filing systems; maintain confidentiality of customer and other information Performs the following and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serve as receptionist, greeting and assisting internal and external visitors. Provide prompt and courteous responses to public inquires; refer visitors to the proper office or department. Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
• Assist with the preparation, distribution, review, and electronic mailing of monthly Committee packets. Also, assist with the preparation for monthly Committee meetings and other meetings by making phone calls, reviewing schedules, and scheduling meeting locations.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED. Vocational or business education is a plus. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative work.

Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.45 - $30.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location