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Recreation and Conservation Office Administrative Services Manager (WMS Band 1) in Olympia, Washington
Administrative Services Manager
(WMS Band 1)
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | FLEXIBLE/HYBRID
NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office as needed.
The Recreation and Conservation Office{rel="nofollow" tabindex="0"} (RCO) is a small state agency located in Olympia, Washington that plans for and provides funding to: create and maintain opportunities for recreation; protect the best of the state's wild lands, farms, and forests; and recover salmon.
RCO strives to maintain a workplace that is respectful, inclusive and family-friendly where all team members feel safe to bring their true selves to work. We believe in a culture where everyone continually improves and has the opportunity to lead.
At RCO We Envision: A state that has abundant outdoor recreation spaces, healthy habitats, and working farms and forests that support people, fish, and wildlife.
About the Opportunity: As the Administrative Services Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the organization across multiple functions, including human resources coordination, facilities management, employee safety, training, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. You will also provide back-up executive administrative support. This position is essential to ensuring RCO successfully carries out its mission and goals by managing key administrative functions. As the first point of contact for human resources (HR) matters, you will serve as the liaison to the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for personnel issues. You will also be responsible for payroll reporting and reconciliation, overseeing RCO's facilities, representing leadership on the agency safety committee and the Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI) Council, coordinating facility management with other tenants in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, WA, and serving as the agency's training specialist. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all individuals interacting with RCO. You must also recognize and address systemic inequities such as racism, sexism, and classism in the workplace.
Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:
Serve as a confidential liaison and consultant to all RCO staff on human resources matters.
Act as the agency representative for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Oversee the full scope of organization's HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, corrective actions, and maintaining personnel records.
Act as the primary HR liaison with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES).
Research and analyze best practice human resources, ensuring compliance with current laws and business standards, legislative requirements, and recommend improvements.
Represent leadership on the agency JEDI Council.
Serve as the agency's training coordinator, maintain employee training records in The Learning Center (TLC), and ensure staff receive appropriate DEI training.
Draft, update, and implement HR policies.
Establish and maintain DEI processes and policies, while advancing initiatives through the Office of Equity and the Governor's Office.
Oversee facilities management for the agency, and ac