Post Office Jobs in Rochester, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $38,340.00 - $50,412.00 Annually
Location : Pacific County - Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-05652
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: CW Field Operations - Region 6
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
Attention: This position is within the , per the requirements ofApplicants and incumbents must be eligible for the SESG Program and meet the required qualifications for this position.
Job Title: Office Assistant 1 (OA1)
Location: South Bend, WA
Closes: 8/13/26
Salary: $38,340 - $50,412 Annually
We're looking for an Office Assistant 1 (OA1) to join our clerical team and provide exceptional support to our office and staff in South Bend. If you are skilled in offering advanced assistance and have a natural ability to stay organized and flexible, we encourage you to apply!
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will perform various clerical duties to support the agency's mission and office operations. This includes tasks such as establishing and maintaining record-keeping and filing systems, managing databases, serving as a receptionist, performing basic mathematical calculations, and copying materials.
Some of what you'll do:

• Check copy machines for paper and refilling, change toner,
• Clean and restock supplies in the copy area.
• Send faxes and distribute incoming faxes.
• Upload documents into Famlink.
• Send out dependency court hearing notices to caregivers and scan files.
• Prepare outgoing files and mail.
• Frequent travel to the post office to pick up mail.
• Distribute mail to staff mailboxes.
• Make packets for permanency, placement, foster parent, home visit, and background check applications,
• Recycle cardboard and empty the recycling bins.
• Occasional travel to the local car wash and gas station to assist with the maintenance of state vehicles.
• Answer multi-line phones and transfer calls,
• Greet and assist clients and visitors.
• Sign for deliveries.
• Take messages for staff and convey messages to and from staff to clients.

SESG Program Requirements:
Applicants and incumbents in this position must meet the following eligibility criteria for the SESG Program:

1. Have a developmental disability as defined in ; or experience a significant disability as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that seriously limits one or more functional capacities (such as mobility, communication, self-care, self-direction, interpersonal skills, work tolerance, or work skills) in terms of an employment outcome, including amputation, arthritis, autism, blindness, burn injury, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, deafness, head injury, heart disease, hemiplegia, hemophilia, respiratory or pulmonary dysfunction, intellectual disability, mental illness, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, musculo-skeletal disorders, neurological disorders (including stroke and epilepsy), spinal cord conditions (including paraplegia and quadriplegia), sickle cell anemia, specific learning disability, end-stage renal disease, or another disability or combination of disabilities determined to cause comparable substantial functional limitation; AND
2. Require supported employment on-the-job training and long-term support to satisfactorily perform job duties; AND
3. Provide an ongoing source of long-term support to perform the duties of this position. Applicants will be required to submit medical and other information to show that they meet the criteria for the SESG Program and have a dependable source of long-term employment support.

What we're looking for (Required Qualifications):
Meet the requirements listed above to be eligible for the SESG Program AND the qualifications listed below:
Six (6) months of clerical work experience.
OR
Equivalent education and experience.
AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and learn new programs.
• Demonstrated ability to operate office equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with clients, community partners, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm when interacting with hostile clients.

How do I apply?Complete the online applicant profile.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
If you are selected for an employment interview and you require the assistance of your Long-Term Support, they must be available to join you in-person or by telephone for the interview to discuss how they will support you in this job. If you are selected for the SESG position, the employer will verify that you meet the criteria for the SESG Program and have a dependable source of long-term employment. The employer may ask you for additional documentation to prove your SESG eligibility, such as a written statement from a Doctor, Physician's Assistant or Therapist, records from a School Counselor or Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, or a similar program with relevant records. Written statements from family members, friends, or former employers/co-workers will not be accepted. An employee who is hired and then ceases to meet all of the SESG Program eligibility criteria will be terminated from this position.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact)the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible,
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
05652
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month