Human Resources - Office Assistant/Floater

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


Open: February 26, 2026 Close: April 9, 2026
Job Title: Office Assistant/Floater Department: Human Resources
Reports To: WFD Program Manager Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 855

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary: Responsible for performing moderate level general office support to the department assigned. This position is expected to apply fundamental concepts, including intermediate math, reading and the ability to follow verbal or written instructions; understand that workflow may include occasional interruptions and/or conflicting priorities. Deadlines may be daily, weekly or monthly and are generally directed by the supervisor. This position requires availability to work between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides excellent customer service by promptly greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate person within the department.
2. Promptly and professionally answers phones using proper phone etiquette and directs calls to appropriate staff.
3. Timely receives and sorts the mail.
4. Performs all clerical duties as required by departmental staff, such as typing and drafting correspondence.
5. Takes care to accurately and timely perform filing duties for the department both alphabetically and numerically.
6. Operates standard office machinery such as phones, computers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, etc. May be asked to maintain the paper supply in the copier, change toner and place calls for service if needed.
7. Prepares a variety of letters/correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms and other related information as needed.
8. May work with a variety of highly confidential information and, as a result, handles the information professionally and maintains confidentiality at all times.
9. Coordinates scheduling of meetings and makes courtesy calls to all parties prior to the meeting. May be required to take meeting minutes and type them up after the meeting.
10. Distributes outgoing mail from the department.
11. Must be able to run errands – i.e. make copies, pick up and deliver mail in the Tribal Administration Building.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one year of general office experience; or satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. Intermediate computer skills in Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).
Must demonstrate knowledge of:
• General office practices and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate with the public.
• Business English, grammar and punctuation.
• Computers and related office equipment.
Other Requirements
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license in order to run errands.
• Must maintain regular and predictable attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Must be flexible and be able to work in any department at any time.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work
• Must maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and employees in person and on the phone.
• Must be able to acceptably pass a background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Tribal Administration business hours