Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Development Services Office (DSO) Utility Service Specialist

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an exciting opportunity for a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Utility Service Representative (USR) within the Development Services Office (DSO). Part of SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering Branch (PDEB), the DSO assists private developers with connecting to SPU’s water, drainage and wastewater service infrastructure while adhering to SPU standards and governing codes.

The Utility Service Specialist is often customers’ first contact with SPU. Reporting to the Division Systems & Services Manager, the successful candidate will assist customers and work with other DSO teams and SPU Divisions to facilitate a range of water, drainage and wastewater services, such as water taps sales, hydrant permit application processing and issuance, hydrant flow tests, plan review, invoicing, water main extension and water system improvements for homeowners and developers through all phases of the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is adaptable, a “team player” and passionate about learning, problem solving, providing excellent customer service and being an integral part of the growth of Seattle within SPU’s direct water service area.

This temporary assignment is fully benefitted and expected to last up to 35 months.

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), checkout the following:

• SPU Website

• SPU Workplace Expectations

• Strategic Business Plan

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