If you’d like to be proud of where you work and if you want to make a difference for your community, consider a career in public power at the Chelan County Public Utility District, one of the leading hydropower producers in the nation.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for November 4, 2025.
CONTRACT RATE
The starting wage for this position is $27.06 per hour. After six months, the hourly rate increases to $28.53 per hour. With tenure in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $35.12 per hour.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
OVERVIEW
Provide administrative support to the Project Delivery department. Conduct project support activities including: assisting with bid and contract development; coordinating contractor access and badging; facilitating project procurements through purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing; managing project documentation such as bids, submittals, and records; monitoring, tracking, and reporting on project expenses; and maintaining inventory of project office supplies. This role is pivotal in sustaining working relationships with both internal and external customers by delivering information efficiently, professionally, and promptly. It serves as the initial point of contact for customer service within Project Delivery.
Overtime Exemption
Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 2+ years administrative support experience. Experience in supporting engineering and project management teams is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Requires strong customer service and verbal skills in communicating effectively and professionally with others.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail while managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide quality service.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work well in a team environment and/or under minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications is required as evident by clerical aptitude testing (Word and Excel at 50%)
- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; FileNet; Project Collaboration software; PC hardware; and general office equipment including computers, printers, fax, copiers, phones, etc. Requires knowledge or ability to learn and become proficient in industry related software such as PeopleSoft Financials, Maximo Work Order Processing, Procore, SharePoint, BlueBeam, and Primavera.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
