Administrative Staff Assistant

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration. Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters as they will not be considered in the review of the candidates qualifications.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is hiring an Administrative Staff Assistant in the Water Line of Business Drinking Water Quality Division for SPUs Tolt Water Treatment this role you will assist the Treatment Plant Manager in administrative tasks such as researching compiling and submitting regulatory reports ensuring treatment facility chemicals are purchased and an inventory of supplies for the operation and maintenance of the plant is maintained.

The Drinking Water Quality division is responsible for water quality and treatment oversight from watersheds to customers. This includes two treatment facilities wellfield treatment and water quality management in the distribution system.

About Seattle Public Utilities:SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out these links:

• SPU Website
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Manage managers calendar appointments and scheduling.
• Assist with hiring processes for treatment plant positions.
• Assist with the management of the treatment plants budget.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for services and goods needed for the operations and maintenance of the treatment plant.
• Manage all office operations including delivery arrangements access to the plant and handling special requests.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities as required.
• Draft and implement operational procedures as directed.

Experience

• Requires one (1) year of experience in administrative analysis budget administration or preparation office management personnel administration program administration as staff assistant or in a closely related field; AND

• A Bachelors degree in business or public administration or another closely related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting senior level management teams to include calendaring and scheduling.
• Research Data management and analysis experience.
• A positive attitude and interest in working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience working independently using good judgment with attention to detail and working within established timeframes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to include proofreading editing and producing documents for internal and external distribution.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with challenging individuals at times.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure multi-task and handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Exemplary organizational planning and coordination skills with a proven ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This is an onsite position at the Tolt Water Treatment Plant in Duvall WA.
• Work is performed in an office environment.

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who may apply:The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is:$40.00 - $46.63 per hour.

How to Apply:

• A full City of Seattle online application
• Please DO NOT attach resumes or cover letters as they will not be considered in review of candidates qualifications.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Adam Sallean at

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: more about Seattle Public Utilities at check us out on social media.