TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY Water Quality Cross-Connection Administrative Specialist (Admin Spec II)

This listing closes on 7/21/2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Seattle

Salary

$35.56 - $41.31 Hourly

Location

Water Quality Lab, 800 South Stacy Street, Seattle, WA

Job Type

Temporary - Benefit Eligible

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00857

Department

Seattle Public Utilities

Division

Water Line of Business

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

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Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities' (SPU) Drinking Water Quality Lab has an exciting Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity for an Administrative Specialist II-BU to join the Utility Service Inspections team. This position will work as part of SPU's Cross-Connection Control Program by providing administrative support for dedicated projects, will create regulatory job aides, will create customer contact pathways to help initiate regulatory monitoring, and will utilize publicly available data related to Severe and High Health Hazard facilities.

This Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity is fully benefited, is expected to last until October 2028 and is open to all eligible and qualified candidates.

About Seattle Public Utilities: 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 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 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 the:

• SPU Website

• SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader)

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities for this TLT Water Quality Cross-Connection Administrative Specialist :

• Gather and review public data, including business licensing data, to identify areas where property use aligns with SPU's Cross-connection Control program
• Work with the Cross-connection Control team to identify Severe & High Health Hazard facilities that are connected to the public water supply
• Help establish pathways for the data to be utilized by the program's regulatory database
• Create spreadsheets to track and report progress
• Provide thorough and accurate reporting of progress
• Create job aids for business workflows created

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience : Two (2) years of clerical support experience

Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

Desired Qualifications :

• MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience organizing and successfully completing project work and related job aid
• Ability to work successfully with limited supervision, both in-office and remotely
• Water quality administrative experience, is preferred

Additional Information

How to Apply :

In addition to fully completing the online application, candidates are required to attach a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.

The full salary range for this position is $35.56 per hour - $41.31 per hour.

Workplace Environment (*Telework Expectation) : This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Who may apply : This position is open to all qualified candidates . 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.

Background Check for the selected candidate:

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

Benefits Statement: 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 City's website at: Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov . If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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 City's website at: Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

01 Please fill out both the application and this questionnaire completely. Any false or incomplete answers (such as "see resume" or "see application") may result in you not being considered. Do you agree to answer each of these questions truthfully, and do you understand that your answers will be compared to the information on your application?

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02 Briefly describe your experience working with databases, and public data. If no experience, please enter N/A. 03 Please describe your experience with organizing and successfully completing projects and job aids. If no experience, please enter N/A. 04 Please select your level of Excel proficiency:

• Basic Creating spreadsheets, entering and editing data, creating basic formulas and functions, inserting rows and columns, formatting spreadsheet data, moving/copying data, and managing workbooks
• Intermediate Single and multi-level sorting, filtering data, importing and exporting data, creating and modifying pivot tables
• Advanced Creating complex functions (IF, nesting functions), calculating dates, using VLOOKUP, protecting data, applying data validation, protecting cells/worksheets/workbooks, using conditional formatting
• No experience with Microsoft Excel

05 As indicated in the posting, applicants are encouraged to attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position. Have you attached a resume and cover letter?

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• No

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Employer

City of Seattle

Address

Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, Washington, 98104

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