Salary: $37.06 - $43.12 Hourly
Location : Skagit, 500 Newhalem St., Rockport, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position DescriptionSeattle City Light is seeking a Store Keeper at our Skagit General Store. The Skagit General Store is located in Newhalem, WA, right in the heart of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. The general store serves a customer base comprised of City Light employees, local residents and tourists. Tourists are generally seasonal, the general store experiences its highest visitor traffic in the peak summer months. The Store Keeper will be responsible for the operation of the general store, and oversee a staff of store clerks. This position will report to the Skagit Maintenance Manager.
Job Responsibilities - Supervise Store Clerks in the daily operation of a general store; schedule and assign Store Clerks to perform general store duties.
- Greet customers, respond to requests for information about the merchandise and the general store area.
- Determine shelf displays for sales, holidays or regular displays
- Restock shelves, coolers, freezers and display cases; remove dented and damaged merchandise from the shelves; wrap and mark produce and meat.
- Run reports utilizing computer software program Market P.O.S.
- Obtain cash register readouts, tabulate cash and charges, and balance store books.
- Prepare store and store's books for annual inventory
- Receive merchandise, check invoice for proper amount and correct price, unload and store merchandise
- Train store clerks in store retail activities
- Clean floors, display cases, shelves and coolers; defrost freezers
- Ability to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work varying hours
- Complete bi-weekly Payroll Deductions to reconcile employee accounts
- Manages a staff of 1 Full Time Sore Clerk, and 5 Temporary Store Clerks during the peak season
- Performs other related duties of a complex level/type as assigned
QualificationsMinimum QualificationsRequires a minimum of two years retail store experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Work Environment/Physical Demands- Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
- Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Required to work varying hours.
License, Certification and Other RequirementsNone
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Washington Food Handlers Permit
- Leadership and/or supervisor experience.
- Experienced in training other employees
- Experience with Market P.O.S.
- Have scheduling Experience
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 InformationThe full salary range for this position is $37.06 to $43.12 per hour.
Application ProcessPlease 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. 01
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
02
Are you aware that Skagit Hydroelectric Project is located approximately 125 miles northeast of Seattle, in Newhalem, WA, and are you willing to work there?
03
Please indicate your highest level of education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctorate (JD)
- None of the above
04
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.
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