Habitat Executive Support Analyst Management Analyst 3 Permanent

Title-Habitat Executive Support Analyst

Classification- Management Analyst 3

Job Status-Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program- Habitat Program Administrative Operations Division
Duty Station- Olympia Washington Thurston County

Hybrid/Telework-This position may include telework options up to 2 days per week at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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This is an opportunity to provide essential administrative and confidential executive support to the Habitat Program Director and Deputy Program Director.

In this role you will support special projects within Administrative Operations and collaborate with other Habitat Program divisions and regions as needed.

Envision yourself enhancing operational efficiency across the entire program by applying your expertise in project management strategic planning and data management.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Habitat Executive Support Analystwill

Provide direct administrative and confidential secretarial support to the Habitat Program Director (PD) the Deputy Program Directors (DPD) and the Administrative Operations Manager (Admin Ops Manager):

• Manage email calendars and travel for PD/DPD and Admin Ops Manager including meeting logistics.
• Act as correspondence gatekeeper by reviewing editing and preparing correspondence.
• Track and monitor important information including keeping PD/DPD informed (daily) of potential problems issues and need-to-know actions.
• Track internal and external meeting requests and provide scheduling assistance.
• Screen and track documents for PD/DPD signature.
• Assist in the programs response to public records requests including file management and records searches on behalf of the PD/DPD/Admin Ops Manager.
• Serve as a records manager for the PD/DPD by developing and maintaining a file system and archiving appropriate files.
• Serve as delegate for PD/DPD to approve Total Time TEMS training requests and other administrative approvals.

Operational and project support for Habitat Program:

• Support and conduct special projects on behalf of the Habitat Program Director (PD) Deputy Program Directors (DPD) and Administrative Operations Manager (Admin Ops Manager).
• Conduct research on short- and long-term projects that may require significant outreach and coordination.
• Track down details make recommendations and resolve issues that require law policy and rules research in order to brief the PD/DPD. Issue response may require both internal and external coordination.
• Serve as an effective communications link and reliable source of information for others.
• Act as a communication channel for management by knowing whom to inform of changes or new developments and ensuring they receive clear communications.

Provide administrative support to the Habitat Program Leadership Team (HPLT):

• Attend HPLT and other management team meetings take meeting minutes and coordinate and track short- and long-term agenda items assignments and important topics for various management team forums.
• Assist with the development and review of reports briefings and presentations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work setting including hazards:This position functions primarily in a fast-paced office setting.

Schedule:This position is full-time working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Customer Interactions:Frequent interactions with Habitat Program staff cross-program coordination and coordination with external partners for technical support and contract management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree.

AND

Three (3) years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies laws rules or regulations or equivalent experience performing activities closely comparable to the key responsibilities of this position.

Please Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• Training or experience demonstrating an understanding of purchasing strategic planning process improvement project management principles and techniques and LEAN principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Access) and Adobe software.
• Experience scheduling meetings using Microsoft Outlook and managing multiple email inboxes simultaneously.

Demonstrated abilities to:

• Organize and lead projects in complex environments.
• Communicate complex issues in both oral and written formats.
• Interface with top-level management key stakeholders to facilitate selection prioritization and approval of projects.

Include the items below with your application materials:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

In addition to pay and other special employee programs there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

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As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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