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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Veteran Fellow - IT/Clerk - **Company:** King County - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $45,781.0 - $82,805.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cloud Storage, Databases, Microsoft SharePoint, Office365 - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a3d314a4a4ba63e8 ## About the Role The King County Council Administration is looking for an experienced and motivated veteran or active-duty service member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the U.S. military, with a passion for service to provide excellent administrative, project management, and customer service skills to the Council's Operations team and the citizens of King County. We are looking for a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. As a part of the team, you will be working with the Operations Group and Clerk's Office. You will learn and be involved in the operations, practices and procedures of the Council and gain experience working with elected officials and senior managers. You will get to assist management and all visitors to the courthouse by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and e-mail, ordering supplies and managing inventory, and generally being helpful and positive in the workplace. In addition, you will assist the Legislative Records Manager with managing public record requests and archiving records. Ideal candidates should be professional, polite and attentive while also able to complete work with accuracy and willing to meet each challenge directly., * Experienceprovidingadministrative andprojectmanagementsupport. * Proficient skills in Microsoft 365 suite of products, including: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel,andPowerPoint, and SharePoint. * Experience with records management, in particular digital records, and the Public Records Act (PRA). * Experience accessing network drives, moving files across and between platforms and from network drives to cloud-based storage. * Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and editing documents including confidential correspondence and files. * Ability to provide excellent customer service, both orally and in writing, includes the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. * Demonstrated ability to evaluate and manage competing demands and ensure team needs are met; prioritize tasks while meeting critical deadlines and maintaining accuracy of work. * Capable of working independently in a busy work environment, taking initiative to problem solve, exercise good judgment, and accept personal responsibility for work., Together with leadership and our employees, we are changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play., Application materials are screened for writing accuracy, clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. Interested individuals should submit a complete online King County application. Online applications are preferred; however, if you are unable to apply online, visit www.kingcounty.gov/jobsfor other options. Failure to submit all required forms and materials may limit further consideration. ## Description Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. Job Duties to Promote Learning General Administrative * Perform administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, respond to office-related inquiries, compose and prepare documents and other correspondence. * Organize distribution of office supplies. Route and distribute all mail for the legislative branch; receive and unload delivery items and acknowledge receipt of goods and services. * Coordinate various Council facility-related requests. Order, purchase and track office supplies and equipment. Conduct regular physical inventory of office supplies. * Compose, draft, format, and edit documents and correspondence. Prepare and proofread documents and electronic files. * Assist the Council with records management and responses to Public Records Act requests. * Provide administrative support to the Council Operations Team. * Assist with maintaining accurate electronic and paper records according to State and County records retention schedules. * Perform other duties as assigned. Special projects may be added based on the individual's interests. Project Management * Implement project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. * Assist Council's IT in managing data, moving records and files out of shared drives and into cloud storage (Teams/SharePoint). * Manage and process public record requests in consultation with the Legislative Records Manager. * Identify, track, and work with others to resolve project issues. * Maintain project notes, databases, and communicates project status. Learning Objectives * Develop business writing, editing, communication and collaboration skills in a government setting. * Utilize basic file structure within the County's records management system. * Learn King County Council's policies, practices, and procedures. * Attain experience working with and for elected officials and senior managers., + Clearly explains how you meet each of the qualifications listed for this opportunity to include details of any experience or education as related to this opportunity. + Explains your career goal and how this opportunity will support you in achieving it. * A resume. * Answers to the attached supplemental questionnaire. NOTE: If selected to move forward to the interview, you will be required to complete an online reference check., * All Veteran Fellow participants will work jointly with their supervisor to develop an Individual Development Plan to delineate, regularly discuss, and jointly shape the participant's fellowship experience for mutual benefit. * The Vets 4 HIRE Program Manager facilitates a monthly group meeting with Veteran Fellows as a way to connect with one another, share tips on different topics, and build camaraderie. Guest speakers will be brought in periodically. * Veteran Fellows are encouraged to participate in King County's Veterans and Military Affinity Group to network with other employees at King County who have served or are currently serving in the National Guard or Reserve. * Veteran Fellows are encouraged to participate in King County's Mentorship Program. * The Vets 4 HIRE Program Manager will meet individually with participants to learn more about their career goals and provide one-one coaching on how to effectively apply and interview for other positions at King County. ## Related Videos - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Databaseless Data Processing - High-Performance for Cloud-Native Apps and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1024-databaseless-data-processing-high-performance-for-cloud-native-apps-and-ai) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Security Challenges of Breaking A Monolith](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/362-security-challenges-of-breaking-a-monolith) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)