Administrative Staff Analyst
City of Seattle
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Administrative Staff Assistant
City of Seattle
Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department
Location
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Salary
$41.44 - $48.31
per hour
Type
Closes
February 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This temporary role supports the expansion of a community crisis response team in Seattle by helping develop staffing plans, budgets, and operational guidelines for handling non-emergency mental health situations.
It involves managing office tasks, personnel activities, and financial records under the direction of a manager.
A good fit would be someone organized and proactive with experience in administrative support, especially in public safety or human services, who values respectful and culturally sensitive approaches.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience in administrative analysis, budget administration, office management, personnel administration, or program administration
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Ability to develop, coordinate, and submit annual budgets for a small unit
- Skills in monitoring budgets, authorizing expenditures, and preparing financial reports
- Experience coordinating personnel activities including hiring, job descriptions, performance evaluations, and investigations
- Proficiency in conducting research, data collection, and responding to departmental inquiries
- Knowledge of office management functions such as purchase requests, payroll processing, and procedure development
Full Job Description
The Seattle Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) manages the 9-1-1 Call Center and the Community Crisis Response team.
The 9-1-1 Call center handles all emergency calls for the City of Seattle and is the busiest Emergency Call Center in the State.
The Community Crisis Response team consists of diverse behaviors health professionals (BHPs) who are dispatched to non-emergency call primarily focused on responding to mental health crises.
CARE is Located in downtown Seattle, and this position will primarily work with the Community Crisis Response team.
Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) is hiring a temporary Administrative Staff Assistant to assist with the expansion of the Community Crisis Response (CCR) Unit in 2026.
This position will work under the direction of the CCR manager to support the development of staffing design, operational protocols, quality assurance and improvement, and management strategies for the CCR program.
We are seeking a forward thinking and proactive Administrative Assistant to assist in implementing the functional and operational policies concerned with guiding rules and principles within public safety with emphasis on Low Acuity incidents which are less severe types of behavioral and mental health crisis which do not necessarily require a medical unit or armed police officer to respond.
Requirements
- Develops, coordinates, prepares and submits the annual budget for a small unit or section.
- Monitors and manages the unit's budget; authorizes line item expenditures; maintains accurate records of expenditures; and prepares financial status reports.
- Coordinates and participates in a variety of personnel related activities such as the hiring processes and the investigation of personnel problems; coordinates the writing of job descriptions and performance evaluations; participates in the development of interview questions and procedures and serves on interview boards.
- Conducts research and data collection on special assignments and projects; coordinates the unit response to inquiries and proposals from other sections of the department or other departments.
- Coordinates and directs a variety of office management functions and activities such as preparing purchase request for supplies and equipment; and oversees the maintenance and processing of payroll and attendance records; and develops and implements office procedures.
- Supervises subordinate's work; and directs the preparation of appropriate personnel forms.
- Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Qualifications
Requires one year of experience in administrative analysis, budget administration or preparation, office management, personnel administration, program administration, as staff assistant, or in a closely related field; and a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or another closely related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Additional Information
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Work is usually performed in an office environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Working experience with Workday or other HRIS Systems
- Effective communication skills including written, active listening, and non-verbal communication.
- Effective skills in investigation and employee management, evaluation of facts/circumstances and Human Recourse best practices.
- High cultural and emotional intelligence. Strong commitment to dignity and respect for all persons.
Compensation and Benefits: This position is a temporary non-represented position and is part of the City of Seattle Step Progression pay program. The full salary range (Step 1-5) for this position is $41.44; $43.15, $44.87, $46.59, $48.31 per hour.
Background Check Requirements: Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17.
Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and successful outcome of the background investigation.
Race and Social Justice Initiative: The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism.
Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.
To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Who may apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy.
The CARE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
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