Overview

Description: WHO WE ARE Mason County Public Transportation Benefit Area, doing business as Mason Transit Authority (MTA), is a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) Authority, authorized in Chapter 36.57A RCW, located in Mason County, Washington. The service was approved by Mason County voters in November 1991, and MTA began providing public transportation in December 1992. The service area is all of Mason County, where road access is available, with connections to adjacent counties. WHAT WE DO MTA transportation services consist of Fixed Route local and regional deviated fixed routes, Worker/Driver commuter service to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and Demand Response. These services are provided with diesel and hybrid 35' transit buses, cutaways, and vans. Facilities include Johns Prairie maintenance base, the downtown Shelton Transit-Community Center, and a Belfair park and ride complex. MTA supports a network of park and ride facilities that are located throughout the County by managing and providing routine maintenance for locations owned by Washington State Department of Transportation ("WSDOT"), the County or others. OUR MISSION We provide transportation choices that connect people, jobs, and community, increasing the quality of life in Mason County. OVERVIEW Under the direction of the General Manager, the Mason Transit Authority's (MTA) Executive Assistant position is responsible for providing high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors and scheduling meetings. This position also serves as MTA's Clerk of the Authority Board, responsible for agency records, and timely response to public records requests as the Public Records Officer. The assignment of specific duties to the Executive Assistant will vary depending on the Authority's business needs and individuals' expertise and skill sets. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees assigned to this class are part of the team effort which provides support and assistance to the General Manager and the Authority Board. Incumbents are responsible for providing excellent customer service, resolving customer concerns and answering questions in a timely and effective manner. The Executive Assistant is frequently responsible for maintaining records containing confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times. Must possess a high level of emotional intelligence and perform highly responsible, confidential, specialized and specific activities requiring knowledge of specialized administrative support activities. Salary Range: $26.56 - $36.13 per hour DOQ. Non-exempt subject to FLSA requirements. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Mason Transit Authority offers an excellent benefit package which includes 95% employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision for employee and dependents, life, optional additional life, long-term disability, EAP, 11 paid holidays, vacation accruals based on years of service that begin at 3.69 hours per pay period (12 days per year), additional 1.69 hours of paid sick leave per pay period in addition to the required WA Paid Sick leave (total 12 days per year), two (2) 8 hour personal days per calendar year, three (3) days of bereavement leave per loss of immediate family member, Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan options, and optional Deferred Income (IRS 457 plans) retirement plans. In addition, position is eligible per permitting circumstances for inclement weather pay, meeting and training pay, wellness incentives, and educational assistance.Supervision received from: General Manager Position is open until filled. ESSENTIAL DUTIESServe as the Clerk of the Board and ensure requirement of Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and all applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements are met. Prepare and place legal notices for public hearings and special m