OFFICE ASSISTANT 3 - Tacoma CJC Support Unit (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)

About the role

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time Office Assistant 3 (OA3) opening available. This position, 0339, is within the Tacoma CJC Support Unit, which is located in Tacoma, WA.

Qualifications

• Requesting a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• Be a permanent DOC employee.
• Currently hold permanent status in the job class being recruited for in this job posting.
• Currently be in a position represented by WFSE.

Note, per the CBA: If you requested transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months. If you have accepted a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

Benefits

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package. Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance, with multiple medical plans and affordable monthly premiums. Staff may enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account. Basic life and long-term disability insurance are provided, with option to purchase additional coverage. Dependent care assistance allows pre‑tax savings for child or elder care. Other insurance (auto, boat, home, renter) available via payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program supports health and well‑being. Retirement: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); new employees may choose between two employer‑contributed retirement programs. Employees may also participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program similar to an IRA with pre‑tax salary deferrals and investment options. All state employees are covered by federal Social Security and Medicare (equal employee‑state contributions). Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be available for qualifying employees. Holidays: paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year (additional personal leave may apply per union CBA). Sick leave: full‑time employees earn eight hours per month (pro‑rated for less than 80 hours pay status). Vacation (annual leave) accrues per WAC 357-31-165(1) or applicable CBA, pro‑rated for less than 80 hours pay status. Military leave: 21 days paid per year. Bereavement leave: five days paid for loss of family member, household member, or pregnancy. Additional leave types (leave sharing, parental, FMLA, leave without pay) available per state HR website.

Schedule

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor; alternate work schedules may not be honored.