Public Works Administrative Coordinator

WAGE RANGE:      $31.39 - $41.34/Hour

CLOSING DATE:     Open until filled. First review July 15, 2026

The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Administrative Coordinator supports the efficient operation of the Public Works Department by overseeing administrative workflows, providing specialized support for Utilities and Operations divisions of the department, and serving as the primary point of contact for employees from other departments and the public.

The Administrative Coordinator works independently with minimal supervision in performing the following duties:

• Acts as the first point of contact for the public, including greeting walk-in customers, answering phone calls and assisting city employees from inside and outside the Public Works Department.


• Acting as a system administrator to various specialized software including asset management, maintaining department records, and performing other routine and non-routine administrative services.


• Preparing and processing work orders received from the public and other City departments.


• Processing transactions for the Ridgefield cemetery.


• Serving as Clerk to the Parks Board.

Administrative work is performed in a moderately noisy office with regular interruptions during the day.

WORK HOURS:

Public Works Coordinator is a regular, three-quarter time (30 Hours/Week), non-exempt position. The regular work schedule is somewhat flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The Coordinator also attends Ridgefield Parks Board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM. On occasion, working outside of normal working hours is necessary to provide support in department emergency response events.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

The City is seeking an experienced and professional Administrative Coordinator with:

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent; 


2. Experience:  Two years of experience involving significant interaction with the general public; experience with a local government entity and/or Public Works is preferred;


3. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and systems and safe work practices.


• Customer service, organizational, problem-solving and technical skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively with interruptions, maintain confidential information.


• Be creative and adaptive in a changing and growing city.

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership, and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

The Final candidate will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $179.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 64 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 6 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed Application for Employment.


2. A resume.


3. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and challenges in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

The Application for Employment can be submitted on-line at: https://ridgefieldwa.us/204/Job-Opportunities

More information about the Public Works Department is available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources 360-887-3557. 

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide.  It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.