Senior Personnel Specialist (FTE and TLT)

Salary: $47.39 - $55.19 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Job Responsibilities
Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, apprenticeship roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer development.
• Recruit journey-level craft talent such as lineworkers, electrician constructors, cable splicers, and meter electricians.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent across various job families, including skilled trades, apprenticeship, high-volume, technical, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies that reach skilled-trade talent through union halls, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military pipelines, and regional workforce hubs.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and advise on job postings, assessments, interview processes, and labor-market trends.
• Conduct proactive outreach using social media, talent databases, community networks, technical schools, and workforce development partners.
• Represent Seattle City Light at skilled-trade events, career fairs, apprenticeship outreach activities, and military or vocational transition events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with IBEW, regional training centers, and workforce organizations to support ongoing hiring needs.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with public-sector hiring standards, employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies.
• Facilitate written exams, working tests, and structured interviews, with a focus on consistent and equitable candidate evaluation.
• Promote a positive candidate experience through respectful communication, transparency, and effective onboarding coordination.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as background checks and physical assessments for safety-sensitive roles.
• Track hiring activity in HRIS and applicant tracking systems; analyze recruitment metrics, and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, human resource management, business administration or related field and two years of responsible professional personnel administration experience in the public sector are required (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in technical, high-volume, or public-sector environments.
• Experience recruiting journey-level skilled trades or craft workers in utility, construction, energy, or transportation industries.
• Proficiency with NeoGov or similar applicant tracking system.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in complex, unionized settings; familiarity with collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of employment law, public-sector HR practices, and structured hiring methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and pipelines for hard-to-fill, skilled trades, and apprenticeship roles.
• Ability to interpret recruitment data and apply insights to improve processes.

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.

Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role-usually aligned with their regular duties-to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $47.39 to $55.19 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light 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. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

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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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 select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• JD/Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

02

To participate in the hiring process, Seattle City Light requires strict confidentiality of all related information, including any discussions outside the workplace. This ensures fairness and protects the integrity of the process. This obligation applies during and after the hiring process. Do you understand and agree to maintain this confidentiality?

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

03

Have you previously worked for Seattle City Light as a temporary or full-time employee or intern?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in full-cycle recruiting, specifically in technical, high-volume, or public sector environments?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

05

Briefly explain your experience recruiting for journey level skilled trades or craft workers in utility, construction, energy, or transportation industries.
Required Question