Salary: $101,171.20 - $122,324.80 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment
Job Number: 2025AL24958
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing Date: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
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* This position is open only to current King County employees who have passed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.*
King County Metro Transit Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Power Distribution Technical Assistant. The Technical Assistant is responsible for providing technical assistance for the trolley overhead and underground systems and equipment as well as the electrical and lighting systems and equipment at all transit facilities and properties.

This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA)position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future SDA, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority. The duration of the assignment is anticipated to end 12/31/2025 with the possibility to extend.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of August 4th, 2025, but are subject to change.
Who May Apply:

This position is open only to current King County employees who have passed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.
To Apply:Those interested must submit:

• An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties.
• Completed supplemental questions
• A cover letter describing how your education and/or experiences make you a good fit for this position. Please limit to no more than 2 pages.
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education.

Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.
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Job Duties

Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

As the Technical Assistant, you will:

• Act as the project manager for the maintenance and installation of special projects.
• Provide design and specifications for operation and maintenance procedures.
• Research, design and develop specifications for all electrical systems modifications and construction projects with the section.
• Prepare, plan, schedule and set priorities for project work.
• Provide guidance for underground crews.
• Review field inspections and evaluate priorities of trolley overhead system checked out by line crews.
• Review accident reports and provide estimates for damage repair and remuneration made by Seattle Police affecting trolley overhead systems and other electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to customer complaints on trolley overhead system rework on expansion proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and proficiency with MS Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

• Experience in planning and scheduling techniques and principles.

• Skill in conducting research on a specific work assignment.

• Problem-solving & analytical skills.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings.

• Knowledge of electrical, safety and construction codes.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two years of electrical experience.

• Experience in the use of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or equivalent systems.

• Knowledge of Metro Transit Facilities Power Distribution operations.

• Knowledge of project management principles and organizational skills.

Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work Location and Schedule
The work location will be at Power Distribution Headquarters (2255 Fourth Ave S, Seattle, WA). This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.

Union Membership:This position is represented by PROTEC17.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 8202100 / 59

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Alex Lu (she/her) Talent Advisor at

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TO APPLY:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01

What computer programs are you proficient in using? Please check all that apply.

• Word
• Excel
• Teams
• SharePoint
• Outlook
• I don't have this experience.

02

Give an example of your experience in reading and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings. Please include the company and position of where you applied your experience.
03

Do you possess a current driver license valid in the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No, but I am able to obtain one by the start date of this position
• No, and I am *NOT* able to obtain one by the start date of this position

04

In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I do not have a driver's license

05

If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.

• One time
• More than once
• My license has not been suspended
• N/A - I do not have a driver's license

06

How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?

• How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) No code violations?
• 1 code violation
• 2 code violations
• 3 code violations
• 4 code violations
• 5 or more code violations
• N/A - I do not have a driver's license

07

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five (5) years? Select all that apply.

• Reckless or negligent driving
• DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Hit and run incident
• Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
• Open container violation
• More than one at-fault accident
• None of the above
• N/A - I do not have a driver's license

08

Which of the following desired qualifications do you possess? (select all that apply)

• Two years of electrical experience.
• Experience in the use of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of Metro Transit Facilities Power Distribution operations.
• Knowledge of project management principles and organizational skills.
• I do not possess any of the listed qualifications.

09

MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have any relatives who work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select one.

• Bus Operations Division
• Capital Division
• Employee Services Division
• Facilities Division
• Finance & Administration Division
• General Manager's Office
• Marine Division
• Mobility Division
• Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• Vehicle Maintenance
• I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
• I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro

12

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. If you answered "no", please list "N/A".
13

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant?ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff?ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

14

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
15

If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).

• Yes
• No

16

I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

• Yes
• No

Required Question