Environmental Health Senior Office Assistant

Walla Walla, WA 99362
9/11/2025

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Position Description

Position: Environmental Health Senior Office Assistant
Salary Range: $3,679.00/month - $4,929.00/month Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Community Health Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA non-exempt; Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The person in this position performs receptionist, specialized clerical, financial, and specialized environmental health duties requiring considerable attention to detail and application of within policy and procedural guidelines. In addition, general clerical support is provided for the Environmental Health Division. This position involves considerable contact with the public and includes application of human relations skills. Work is normally performed with a good deal of independence after initial introduction to all duties during the first six months of employment.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed both inside and outside of the department and within the community at large. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer station and peripherals. Requires ability to operate a car. Requires ability to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of clerical / receptionist experience required.

Licenses And Other Requirements: Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Valid driver’s license Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program. Bi-lingual Spanish/English is preferred.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT

Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,679.00 to $4,929.00 per MONTH