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NEOGOV · 20 hours ago

Administrative Specialist- Housing Management

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is recruiting for a detail-oriented, motivated, and organized Administrative Specialist to join their Housing Management Department in Tukwila, WA. This role involves providing high-level support to senior leadership, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with agency policies, and managing various administrative functions within the department.

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Responsibilities

Provides high-level executive support and serves as a first line of back-up support to the CEO's Executive Assistant
Executes Senior Vice President's legal directives and coordinates with outside legal counsel including processing decisions from grievance hearings, hardship committee findings, approved executive exceptions, and eviction cases approved to move forward
Coordinates operations in the department of Housing Management including implementing updates to department directory, payroll and leave for DED staff, forward-facing and internal-facing websites, and updates to policy guidelines of the agency (internal and public)
Produces and analyzes reports including identity and immigration reports, property financial narratives, and income discrepancy reports
Analyzes procurement and consultant contracts for accuracy and adherence to agency policy prior to leadership approval
Produces research reports at request of Senior Vice President on partner organizations, peer housing authorities, national and regional trends in public housing
Coordinates and manages travel arrangements and registration for conferences, training sessions, and other events

Qualification

Public housing knowledgeRecord-keepingDatabase systemsMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsCustomer serviceVerbal communicationWritten communicationConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

Associate's degree
Moderate experience in customer service and administrative experience
An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position
Knowledge of public housing and assisted housing principles, practices, and eligibility requirements, including applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines
Build effective and collaborative working relationships with departments, governmental officials, residents, and other stakeholders
Clear and effective verbal and written communication, including active listening
Experience with accurate record-keeping and data entry (manual and electronic)
Exercises independent judgement in providing support for sensitive and confidential information
Experience with database systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and laws
Able to interpret and explain complex or technical rules, regulations and policies
Proficient in creating, updating, and managing records using MS Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and specialized databases
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, track progress, and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy
Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Use of tact, discretion, and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive or confidential information
Consent to and pass required assessments
Consent to and pass criminal records background check

Benefits

A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available.
The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy.
PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions.
Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional.
Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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