The Geographic Services Office Administrative Unit is as unique as the office they support. In the dictionary, one of the definitions of support is "to carry or bear the weight of, keep from falling, sinking or slipping, to hold up". That is an accurate description of what our support staff does, they help us get the job done! Often their efforts are so quiet and professional that they seem to be working effortlessly behind the scenes. They are the professional specialists that keep the Geographic Services Office on track and on time, they are a vital and intricate part of our team!

The Administrative Unit provides a wide variety and specialized support to the Geo Office Manager and 4 technical Branches, the Aerial Photography Lab, Cartography & GIS, Geodetic Survey, and Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry. Three of these units are cost recovery, which require a very specialized knowledge and skill to provide finance and administration of accounts that include vendors, customers from the public, other State agencies and local governments, as well as, internal customers and WSDOT contractors for a wide variety of products produced by Geo staff. The Geo field crews are on the road most of the time and travel arrangements are an essential part of their job, with the support of our Admin Unit they can devote full energy and time to their professions. They are the point of contact with Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, Executive staff, travel agencies and facilities and other external and internal personnel and customers. Our support staff is responsible for composition and completion of outgoing correspondence, travel documents, union paperwork, as well as agreements and other documentation. Responsibilities also include processing of payroll sheets and reports, management of customer accounts, vendor payments, guiding new employees through the completion of paperwork, acquisition of telephone services, building access, security and identification cards, acquiring long distance calling access that relates to their professional responsibilities. The Admin Unit provides support to every area that keeps our office running smoothly. They are the "Face" and "Voice" of Geo and we are very fortunate to have their talented and skilled support.

Composed by Appreciative Staff & Management