Workforce Facilities Strategic Advisor 2
Apply NowCompany: City of Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $54.60 - $81.93 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00377
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Workforce Facilities Strategic Advisor 2 in the Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section in the Logistics Division of the Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business. This position serves as a key advisor on Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) workforce facilities and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a new building electrification program and leading portfolio-level capital planning for workforce facilities improvements and renewals. The advisor will work closely with internal teams across SPU to create program and planning strategies that align with existing mayoral executive orders and SPU's policies and plans.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit:
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.
Why join us?
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Job Responsibilities
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: Minimum of five (5) of professional experience in facilities management, building electrification, master planning, program management, policy development, infrastructure planning, environmental policy, or related field. Seven years of relevant experience may be substituted if no degree.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies or related field.
Experience and Education Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
License: At the time of appointment must hold a valid Washington State Driver License.
Desired Qualifications:
Additional Information
How to Apply: In addition to fully completing the online application, please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.
Workplace Environment: This position requires the selected candidate to work five (5) days in-office. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Work site is primarily office, with occasional trips into the field or for off-site meetings.
The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour.
Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, 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: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Charles Gilmore at charles.gilmore2@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.
Agency
City of Seattle
Address
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Website
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:
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Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00377
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Workforce Facilities Strategic Advisor 2 in the Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section in the Logistics Division of the Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business. This position serves as a key advisor on Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) workforce facilities and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a new building electrification program and leading portfolio-level capital planning for workforce facilities improvements and renewals. The advisor will work closely with internal teams across SPU to create program and planning strategies that align with existing mayoral executive orders and SPU's policies and plans.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit:
- 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.
Why join us?
We know work isn't only about what you do it's 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 public transportation options
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
- This position will work independently as the key advisor to manage and implement portfolio-level planning for workforce facilities improvements and renewals. Examples of duties include the following:
- Assist leadership in realizing a vision for workforce facilities that aligns with the Strategic Business Plan and SPU's mission.
- Define portfolio level risks that must be addressed in the workforce facility portfolio and any improvements needed for SPU to meet its mission.
- Regularly review appropriate emergency response capability that depends on workforce facilities.
- Identify and build support for renewal projects that will help SPU deliver the defined level of service in the most efficient manner.
- Collect and analyze data to record performance against the customer/user level of service (CLOS) and technical level of service (TLOS) measures.
- Prepare reports for decision makers and policy makers.
- Review workforce facility capital renewal and replacement activities to ensure the organization is obtaining the best value for resources used.
- Develop project initiation including funding and options analysis (known as Stage Gate I at SPU), for all workforce facilities capital renewal and replacement projects.
- This position will also work independently as the key advisor to develop, implement and manage a new building electrification program for SPU. Examples of duties include the following:
- Develop a program strategy in alignment with existing mayoral executive orders, SPU's 2023 Facilities Master Plan, and SPU's Climate Roadmap.
- Manage program implementation including schedule, budget (and budget requests), campus studies, project list and prioritization. This will include close coordination with SPU's Project Delivery and Engineering Branch and SPU's three lines of business (Water, Drainage & Wastewater, and Solid Waste).
- Develop policy for how SPU will go about implementing building emission reduction strategy.
- Present and make program recommendations to SPU's Executive Team on the strategic direction and present progress updates to SPU staff, leadership, and other city departments.
- Work with SPU's Enterprise Management Services staff to ensure that the new Workforce Facility Asset Management program is configured to report on targeted building system improvements.
- Manage and update the Workforce Facilities Master Plan to reflect this work and track progress.
- Develop program specific reports/SOPs
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: Minimum of five (5) of professional experience in facilities management, building electrification, master planning, program management, policy development, infrastructure planning, environmental policy, or related field. Seven years of relevant experience may be substituted if no degree.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies or related field.
Experience and Education Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
License: At the time of appointment must hold a valid Washington State Driver License.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with portfolio-level capital planning for workforce facilities.
- Experience developing and managing programs.
- Strong understanding of capital project planning and implementation.
- Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, hot water, etc.) and the electrification of those systems.
- Experience with building asset management systems and reporting.
- Experience working independently across a large organization.
- Experience presenting updates and recommendations to leadership.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
Additional Information
How to Apply: In addition to fully completing the online application, please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.
Workplace Environment: This position requires the selected candidate to work five (5) days in-office. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Work site is primarily office, with occasional trips into the field or for off-site meetings.
The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour.
Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, 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: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Charles Gilmore at charles.gilmore2@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.
Agency
City of Seattle
Address
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Website
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:
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?
- Yes
- No
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As indicated in the posting, applicants are asked to attach a current resume which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position. Have you done this?
- Yes - I have attached my resume and cover letter.
- No - I understand my application is considered incomplete without the required materials.
Required Question