Administrative Assistant

Under the direction of the City Clerk or designee, the incumbent in this position assists with receiving, logging and processing public disclosure requests and public records requests, including those of a sensitive nature which may involve legal liability, in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and City policies.

Review and redact digital evidence, including graphic body worn camera footage, graphic photographs, and other audio/video recordings, according to applicable exemption laws prior to releasing records.

Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto‑fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday‑Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at  and we will do our best to assist you.

Top candidates must successfully pass a position‑relevant background check.

This is a regular, full‑time position that is benefited and represented by AFSCME. An unranked eligibility list may be established at the conclusion of the selection process that would be in effect for up to 12 months.

The selection process will include a written test and at least one panel interview. Qualified candidates will be notified once the interview schedule has been established.

$6,097.00- $7,431.00 monthly (2025 rates), depending on qualifications

For a listing of benefits, please use the following link:
Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)

Additional information may also be found in the AFSCME contract, which you can access at Human Resources | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)

The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.