Program Specialist 2 Fingerprint Record Office

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45024 - 60132

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Specialist 2 - Fingerprint Record Office

$45024 $60132 annually

Internal Only -Closes February 16 2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a full-time permanent Program Specialist 2 - Fingerprint Record full-time position is based in Olympia Washington. This position may be eligible for partial telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K12 education in Washington state. Working with the states 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools OSPI allocates funding and provides tools resources and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment including:

We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision Mission and Values
Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways careers and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators families and communities.

Values: Ensuring Equity Collaboration and Service Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

Each student family and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers educators and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color students living in poverty students receiving special education and English Learner services students who identify as LGBTQ and highly mobile student populations.
Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students families and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview

The Fingerprint Record Office processes fingerprint-based background checks through the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for staff serving in the K-12 public andprivate school system and applicants for Washington educational certificates.

Key Responsibilities

Responding to and resolving customer service inquiries regarding fingerprint processing rules regulations policies and procedures.
Communicate with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to obtain information regarding processing status of specific fingerprint records general processing information and to resolve issues.
Assist the school districts private schools college/universities and general public with interpreting fingerprint laws rules and regulations policies and procedures.
Review and process confidential criminal history records. Requires maintenance of an internal database in which a high degree of accuracy is critical.
Review criminal history records to prepare information for dissemination and removal of exempt information as required by law.
Generate reports and correspondence in various formats for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with school districts private schools and applicants to ensure successful completion of fingerprint submission and completed processing. Process fingerprint cards and coordinate resubmission of fingerprints as required.
Manage the completion of federal security training required for those with authorized access to fingerprint data. Maintain databases and reports showing various degrees of completion status.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Additional education may substitute for customer service experience on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years of experience providing assistance to customers regarding inquiries complaints and problem solving.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software: Outlook Word and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

An associates degree or other education beyond high school is desired.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to maintain accurate files logs and reports.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Experience organizing and prioritizing necessary workloads.
Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience showing a high standard of professionalism and customer service in all interactions.

Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is$45024 $60132per year and depends upon experience educational background and qualifications. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health dental and life insurance retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visitHealth Care Authorityfor information regarding health benefits and theDepartment of Retirement Systemsfor retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or

PDF format:

A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
A current résumé and;
A list of three or more professional references.

NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to your application. Please confirm they are attached before you submit.

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar Human Resources

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia Washington 98504-7200

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Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at or or e-mail .

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OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like please include your name and gender pronouns in your application to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in Application Process.

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DescriptionGENERAL SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTProgram Specialist 2 - Fingerprint Record Office$45024 $60132 annuallyInternal Only -Closes February 16 2026The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a full-time permanent Program Specialist 2 - Fingerprint Rec...