Short-Term Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) Talent Acquisition Administrative Staff Assistant
City of Seattle · Seattle, WA · governmentjobs
$86,195 – $100,484
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First seen: 2026-01-29 · Last seen: 2026-02-10
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<p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) </strong>has an exciting Short-Term Temporary (external) or Out-of-Class (internal) opportunity Talent Acquisition Team. We're seeking a motivated professional to step into the role of <strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Administrative Staff Assistant. </strong><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">The successful candidate will provide administrative support in a variety of employment related duties, including daily Workday activities. This OOC position will report directly to the Manager of Talent Acquisition.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br><em style="color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">This Temporary or OOC opportunity is expected to last <strong><u>up to</u></strong></em><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><em><u><strong> 1</strong>2-months </u></em></strong><em style="color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">and is open to all qualified candidates. <em style=" color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">External candidates are [initially] non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits.</em></em></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">About Seattle Public Utilities: </strong>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. 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), checkout the following:</p><br><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">SPU Website</a></li><li style=" margin: 0in;"><a href="https://seattlegov.sharepoint.com/sites/SPU_RQA/Shared%20Documents/HR-150.pdf" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">SPU Workplace Expectations</a></li><li style=" margin: 0in;"><u><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/about/plans/strategic-business-plan" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/about/plans/strategic-business-plan" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">Strategic Business Plan</a> </u></li><li style=" margin: 0in;"><br></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">SPU commits to <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/working-at-the-city/our-values" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/working-at-the-city/our-values" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">Our City Values</a> and <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/rsji" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/rsji" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">Race and Social Justice</a> 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. </p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><u>Primary Job Responsibilities for this OOC Administrative Staff Assistant role:</u></strong><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li>Coordinate and participate in a variety of hiring related activities</li><li>Provide critical Workday data entry and support</li><li>Review, research, and triage hiring requests for temporary assignments, out-of-class (OOC) opportunities, and internships for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Export Excel reports from Workday, Power BI and other applications for HR staff review</li><li>Assist in recruitment outreach efforts</li></ul><br><em style="text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;"><em style=" color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">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.</em></em><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;"><u>Experience</u>:</span></strong><span style=" color: inherit;"> 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.</span></p><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>Education</u>: </strong><font color="#000000" style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or another related field (</font><font color="#000000" style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">*<strong style=" font-weight: 700;">If no degree </strong>two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required)</font><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><em>Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.</em> </strong></div><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br><u>Desired Qualifications</u>:</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li>Experience and familiarity with Workday position management functions</li><li>Human resource experience </li><li>Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills</li><li>Ability to communicate and work effectively within a fast-paced work environment</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><u>How to Apply</u>:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">In addition to fully completing the online application, <u><em><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">we require</strong></strong></strong></em></u> candidates to attach<em> </em>a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">The full salary range for this position is $41.44 per hour - $48.31 per hour.</p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">*</span><em style="color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Temporary employees </strong></em><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, at $41.44 per hour. </strong><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>Workplace Environment/Expectation</u></strong></u><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">: </strong></strong></strong></strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">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.</span><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>Who may apply</u>: </strong></strong></strong>All qualified candidates may apply.<br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"></strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">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.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">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: </span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and%20covered%20family-members/most%20employees-plans" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and%20covered%20family-members/most%20employees-plans" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans</a><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at </span><a href="mailto:Heather.Baldwin-Stewart@seattle.gov" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Heather.BaldwinStewart@seattle.gov</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">.</span>