Administrator II - Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division

Full Job Description

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division works in partnership with organizations and communities to provide services and programs that support housing stability and affordable housing opportunities in King County. We accomplish this by awarding funds to community groups and cities through contracts – making them the primary vehicle for our services. HCD is seeking an energetic individual to join our team. We are currently recruiting for an Administrator II. This individual is responsible for the oversight of the division's internal communication and engagement, which includes staff meetings, note taking, event coordination, website and SharePoint management.

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end December 31, 2026. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

Requirements

To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Respond and triage communications from the division email inbox.
• Schedule and coordinate all HCD meetings and events.
• Record and distribute all meeting minutes.
• Support compliance for the division's records management obligations.
• Collect and analyze staff feedback.
• Support HCD work culture improvement strategies.
• Serve as HCD website and SharePoint lead.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• At least 3 years of experience in administrative coordination and support.
• At least 3 years of experience coordinating events, managing meetings and note taking.
• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication.
• Can work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Can adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience using SharePoint and other Microsoft tools.
• Has experience in website management.
• Has an understanding of equity, racial and social justice principles.
• Has strong customer service skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with records management.
• Experience with Sitecore website platform.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Experience supporting a staff of over 50 employees.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around March 10, 2026.

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire.

Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov.

Additional Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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