Overview
Office Assistant Sr (SS-47707) Jobs in Nespelem at Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
CLOSING DATE: June 19th, 2026
POSITION: Office Assistant Senior
SALARY: $20.55-$23.82, per hour D.O.E
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
LOCATION: History and Archaeology, Nespelem, WA
Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. Performs recurring, yet technically oriented clerical, data compilation, secretarial, and customer service duties within a department, program, or equivalent Tribal function. Assignments can be in instructional or administrative areas, and where guidance is more on a technical and troubleshooting level.
BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
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The position requires a high school diploma supplemented by college-level course work in general office practices and 2 years of general clerical and keyboarding experience in a customer service oriented environment.
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May require a valid state driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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The position requires a working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and reports writing.
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Requires working knowledge of procedures associated with processing financial transactions such as purchase orders, vouchers, and budget line items changes.
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Requires working knowledge of personal computer-based software that support this level of work, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and software (with data entry screens).
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Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute sums and punctuation, proofreading/editing, to prepare standardized correspondence.
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Requires sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of the Tribe, convey technical information to others and used patience in dealing with diverse population.
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Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position in a high volume environment that may be dominated by distractions.
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Must be able to perform clerical and secretarial working with speed and accuracy.
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Must be able to learn, understand and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations and policies.
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Requires the ability to plan organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
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Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials and conduct basic research.
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Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
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Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative relationships with parents, staff, students, external organization and the public using patience and courtesy.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296. [email protected]
Title: Office Assistant Sr (SS-47707)
Company: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Location: Nespelem
