Office Manager - Olympia

State of Washington
State of Washington

Operations

Thurston County, WA, USA

USD 48,324-64,776 / year

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Description


Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Office Manager
Location: 1500 Jefferson St. SE in Olympia, WA. (on-site only)
Closes: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Salary: $48,324 -$64,776 Annually

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for an Office Manager to join our Facilities and Operations Unit to provide administrative support and additional facility coordination in Thurston County in the support of the vulnerable children and families served by DCYF.

Some of what you will get to do:

  • Supervise and oversee the work of an Office Assistant.
  • Plan, organize, and assign varied and extensive processing and service units and related central office activities.
  • Serve as the primary DCYF Point-of-Contact for various stakeholders.
  • Manage DCYF Mail Center including the processing of incoming and outgoing mail and maintaining all mail supplies, current mailing information, and tutorials.
  • Draft, forward, and send email communications to staff related to building notifications, upcoming events, safety protocols, and any other information necessary for operations within Thurston County.
  • Maintain email distribution list(s).
  • Determine needs and coordinate requests for all purchasing for supply room and DCYF HQ buildings in Thurston County including but not limited to: Amazon orders, DES print jobs, Office Depot, Waxie and others as needed.
  • Primary point of contact for managing Employee Parking for DCYF buildings located on the Capital Campus.
  • Work with property managers and/or landlord(s) and maintain clear oversight of the unique nature of the diverse and complex management of DCYF HQ buildings in Thurston County.


Required Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years. One year must include supervisory experience involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating work in a business office.

OR

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration or closely allied field AND one year of supervisory experience involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating work in a business office.

OR

One year of experience in State service as an Administrative Assistant 2, Human Resource Assistant 2 or Data Compiler 3, or two years in State service as an Administrative Assistant 1 or Human Resource Assistant 1 or equivalent involving supervisory or office management responsibility.


In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

  • Previously demonstrated experience operating a computer, keyboarding, and utilizing Microsoft Office products.
  • Previously demonstrated experience drafting, editing, and sending electronic correspondence.
  • Previously demonstrated experience researching and navigating internet browsers.
  • Previously demonstrated experience editing, proofreading, and drafting memos and other forms of written documents.
  • Previously demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple assignments in an office environment.

How do I apply?
Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your profile:

  • Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
  • Current resume detailing experience and education.


Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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