Office Assistant | Industries Specialist 1 Full Time | Permanent. Location: Stafford Creek Corrections Center | Aberdeen, WA - Salary Range: $4,320 - $5,812 Monthly. This is not a telework eligible position. The candidate of choice must work in the Stafford Creek Corrections Center during all scheduled working hours. Correctional Industries (CI) is dedicated to maintaining and expanding incarcerated individual work training programs that develop marketable job skills, promote positive work habits, and support the Department of Corrections’ mission while reducing taxpayer costs. Through these programs, CI provides meaningful work experiences that prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into the workforce and their communities. The Industries Specialist 1 | Office Assistant plays a vital role in supporting our mission by delivering exceptional customer service to Correctional Industries customers while providing hands-on skills training and work guidance to incarcerated workers. The candidate of choice will help ensure the efficient operation of assigned programs and work activities while fostering a professional environment that emphasizes accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality performance. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to balance operational needs with workforce development objectives. Through daily interactions and instruction, the incumbent will contribute to preparing incarcerated individuals for future employment opportunities while supporting the overall success of Correctional Industries programs. A completed application packet will include:A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency. A detailed resume. Three professional references Duties We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community. As an Office Assistant, some of your duties will include: Acts as Office Assistant for Business Office at SCCC which could include: Assisting Business Manager to oversee the procure-to-pay process, ensuring all purchase orders are issued and delivered on time. Reviewing purchase requisition for accuracy Track processed orders, managed vendor discrepancies, and proactively followed up on outstanding shipments to guarantee on-time deliveries. Monitoring a shared inbox and corresponded with vendors to confirm pricing, track deliveries, and resolve shop or customer inquiries. Auditing accounting batches for accuracy and request supplementary documentation from vendors or customers to ensure complete financial records. Utilizing approved CI programs on OSN and state computer to complete tasks. Assisting the Logistics Supervisor. Assisting the Customer Service/ Operations/ Production Manager. Ensuring control and security of Incarcerated workers in accordance with DOC policy. Other work as assigned Qualifications What we need (required qualifications):High school graduation or equivalent. One year working in an office or administrative work. Strong with Microsoft Office products. Ability to articulate clearly via phone, email, and in person. What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): Two (2) years of documented experience in LEAN principles and implementation. Associate degree from colleges and universities whose accreditations are recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Accounting, Inventory, Business Administration or closely related field. Excellent oral and written communication. Experience in training and teaching others. Sales Experience. Experience working in a Correctional setting