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About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Within our Ads Performance and Ads Delivery teams, we connect the dots between what Pinners aspire to do and the products our advertising partners offer-building personalized, discovery-driven experiences that help people create a life they love. Pinterest is just over 4,000 employees globally, which means our teams stay small, high-ownership, and fast-moving, with hands-on access to an exceptional vault of data and the chance to build and evolve large-scale recommendation and ranking systems at real-world scale.

We're hiring multipleStaff Machine Learning Engineersacross ourAds Machine Learningorg withinMonetization Engineering. In this role, you'll lead innovation across core applied ML and marketplace technologies that power our ads ecosystem-advancing our ads ranking stack, building the next generation of scalable ads retrieval models, and improving shopping discovery for millions of users. You'll also help shape the evolution of the Pinterest marketplace by designing systems and experiments that improve the ads delivery funnel, inform the utility function, and influence auction mechanisms and ad allocation-using deep analysis of marketplace dynamics to unlock new insights. Overall, this is a high-impact opportunity to define what great looks like for Pinterest Shopping Ads, directly improving both user experience and advertiser outcomes in a uniquely discovery-first marketplace.

What you'll do:

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• Design features and build large-scale machine learning models to improve user ads action prediction with low latency
  
• Drive innovation in personalized Shopping Ads recommendations through advanced modeling
  
• Develop new methods for inferring user interests from online and offline activity
  
• Mine text, visual, user signals to better understand user intention
  
• Leverage multimodal signals (text, visual, user) to better understand user intent
  
• Collaborate with product and sales teams to design and implement new ad products
  
• Partner cross-functionally with product, sales, data science, and engineering teams to design and improve user journey and optimize ads performance across all stages of retrieval and ranking
  
• Build and improve backend systems and statistical models that underlay the marketplace to maximize value for Pinners, Partners and Pinterest.
  
• Define and implement experiments to understand long term Marketplace effects
  
• Develop strategies to balance long and short term business objectives.
  
• Drive multi-functional collaboration with peers and partners across the company to improve knowledge of marketplace design and operations.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or related field
  
• Experience building production machine learning systems at scale, data mining, search, recommendations, and/or natural language processing
  
• Experience leading projects and mentoring team members
  
• Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong cross-functional collaboration
  
• Background in computational advertising is a plus, but not required
  

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

City of Kirkland

$31.67 - $37.81 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100746

Parks & Community Services - PCS NKCC Coordinator 2

02/26/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

The Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department is seeking Recreation Attendant staff for the North Kirkland Community Center. This position acts as on-site City representative for recreation programs, activities and rentals. Performs miscellaneous clerical, and registration tasks. Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed. Position collects fees, maintains records, sets up and takes down equipment, tables and chairs. May be responsible for opening and closing facilities and supervising customers when full time staff is off site. Responsible for providing outstanding customer service to patrons in all environments.

The role of the Recreation Attendant is to provide outstanding customer service and assist in providing operational support to recreation programs, facilities, and events within Parks and Community Services. Recreation Attendants serve as the on-site City representative and may work at City facilities, athletic fields, school gymnasiums, City parks, and/or off-site program locations. Recreation Attendants provide operational support including preparing spaces, assisting in leading and monitoring activities, and performing clerical work. Recreation Attendants aged 18 or older may work without on-site supervision.

Recreation Attendants may be assigned to:

• Programs, such as youth or adult sports.
• Facilities, such as North Kirkland Community Center, Peter Kirk Community Center, City Hall, or Heritage Hall.
• Events, such as festivals or special events taking place in Kirkland parks or City facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Recreation Attendant is an entry-level position that assists with programs, facilities, and events that the Recreation Lead or other recreation staff oversees. This position may report to Program Coordinators and/or Recreation Supervisors.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with and monitor programs, facilities, rentals, and events.
• Open, close, and secure facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork and supplies to program and event locations.
• Transport, set up, and take down equipment for programs and events.
• Greet and assist participants, staff, and the public in person and over the phone.
• Prepare verbal and written reports for staff.
• Report safety concerns and customer feedback to staff.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform basic functions using program registration software such as enrolling participants, printing rosters, and data entry.

Peripheral Duties:

Support emergency response efforts within Parks and Community Services.

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 6 months of customer service experience.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificate within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to possess a Washington State driver's license and submit a driving abstract, depending on area of assignment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and use stairs.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Selection Process
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter describing experience and knowledge of the role. Those who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for the advertised position(s) will be invited by phone or email to interview. Position open until filled. First review of applicants 15 days after initial post.

Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a criminal background check.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at .

City of Kirkland

$34.30 - $40.35 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100721

Parks & Community Services - Events Coordinator

01/30/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

Note: This is an On-Call position that is not eligible for benefits.

Being an on-call employee means that your work schedule is not guaranteed, hours worked could range from 0 - 40 hours a week, depending on office needs. All hours worked are subject to Department of Retirement Services and Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. More information will be shared during the interview, and we encourage questions about the program.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively with the staff, volunteers, and the public, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, fax, copy machine, calculator, and multi-line telephone system.
• Knowledge of registration software preferred.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher software.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and bookkeeping principles.
• Skilled in receiving and receipting payments.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Experience working with volunteers and the public
• Flexibility; gets along with people of all ages and abilities, adapts to changing work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• Six months experience in the planning and production of special events
• One-year experience in administrative support
• Two years customer service experience working with the public
• Two years cashiering or bookkeeping experience
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Must have or be able to obtain a Food Worker Card and First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver's license in order to drive a vehicle for City job duties.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities
Work is performed in a combination of indoor office environment and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop and have ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Selection Process
Position requires a cover letter (letter of interest) and resume for consideration of application submitted on-line. In your letter, please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and your interest in market operations. Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified by phone or email. NOTE: February 17, 2026 is First Review Date for this "Until Filled" recruitment. All applications received by this date will be considered in our first review of applications.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Getinge USA is looking for a Quality Engineer Intern to support the following activities:

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• Quality plan involvement and active participant in Corporate Internal Audit finding resolution activities for data/record storage and migration.
  
• Aid, and potential lead, aspects of project for supplier evaluation and remediation activities.
  
• Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities potentially including: Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Action Implementation, and Verification of Effectiveness.
  
• Computer Software Validation (CSV) project management and implementation of software validation activities including:
  
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  • Software retirement reporting
    
  • Software periodic reviews
    
  • Developing software validation procedures.
    
  
  
  
• Internal audit support
  

The intern will gain experience in:

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• Project management for FDA and ISO regulated quality management system processes
  
• Career experience in internal audit settings
  
• Invaluable experience with CSV and knowledge of how software is used in FDA regulated settings
  
• Experience with CAPA activities
  
• Experience with ISO 13485: 2016, ISO 9001: 2015, and 21 CFR 820 regulations and standards
  
• Critical experience on applying a risk based approach to meaningful work
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

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• Must be pursuing a undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Biomedical or related field.
  
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, Outlook required. Experience with AI tools preferred.
  
• Ability to work approximately 35 hours/wk.
  
• Previous experience with ERP systems preferred.
  
• Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  
• Solid written and verbal communications skills
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong follow through and accountability
  

Pay Rate: $21 - $23 / hour

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer. Getinge will, at all times, will comply with all applicable human rights and other legislation when considering all qualified applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

City of Kirkland

$20.69 - $24.70 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100724

Parks & Community Services - PKCC Coordinator

02/02/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

Get paid to play, splash, craft, sing, and Hula Hoop. Does that sound like fun? That's what happens when you become a Day Camp Leader!

Supervise children ages 6-12 in a variety of summer day camp activities.

Essential Duties:

• Lead activities in sports, games, arts & crafts, and field trips.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating day camp environment.
• Enforce rules and promote safe and appropriate behavior.

Peripheral Duties:

• Assist in planning activities.
• take part in City-wide special events.

Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities. Accompany children on walks and public transit outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed.

• Must have one year previous experience working with children.
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
• Must be at least 16 years of age by time of start which is May 16, 2026.

Working Conditions:
Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including multipurpose rooms, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.

City of Kirkland

$96,731.47 - $126,120.45 Annually

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100001

Police - Patrol

12/01/2025

Continuous

Non-Exempt

PDCOMM

Why Work for Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they'll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome Benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Job Summary

Performs the functions of law enforcement necessary to maintain community interaction, public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend violators of the law and otherwise assure proper enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the City of Kirkland and the State of Washington. Contribute to the apprehension of criminal suspects by conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations. This would involve contacting and interviewing witnesses and victims of a crime; sketching, photographing a crime scene; dusting for latent fingerprints; and collecting other evidence and preserving the chain of evidence. The position prepares criminal investigation reports and testifies in court.

**Applicants hired as a Lateral Police Officer for the Kirkland Police Department will receive a $25,000 incentive:

$5,000 to be paid on the first paycheck following the Lateral Officer's hire;

$10,000 to be paid after the Lateral Officer's successful completion of the field training program; and

$10,000 to be paid after the Lateral Officer's successful completion of the probationary period.

Special Note

This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be screened as openings occur and hiring will be staggered throughout the year.

• Must have, or be able to attain, good working knowledge of City of Kirkland laws.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with the public in a fair and equal manner.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to participate in the use of physical force and training for such on a continuing basis.

Minimum Qualifications

At time of application you must be 21 years of age; a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, must not have any felony convictions as an adult and have vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye. Must possess the ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Must have the physical capability to successfully meet the Criminal Justice Training Commission Fitness Ability Test Battery. Must have successfully completed an accredited Police Basic Training Academy curriculum and have a minimum of 12 months full-time service in the last 60 months (prefer current) as a sworn municipal, county or state officer. Out of state laterals must complete the State Equivalency Academy. At time of hiring applicant must have a valid Washington State Drivers' License.

All illegal drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Automatic Disqualifiers: Applicants should not apply if they indicate any of the following disqualifiers:

Driving: 1 or more criminal traffic convictions in the last 5 years (DUI, Reckless Driving, Hit & Run, etc.) Suspension of driver's license within the past 5 years. Applicants driving record will be carefully reviewed.

Drug Use:

Any use or distribution of illegal drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency

Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication

Criminal Activity: Any adult felony conviction, any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity, conviction of any crime under a domestic violence statute, any participation in the manufacture, selling, offering to sell, distribution or transporting for sale any illegal drugs/narcotics. Adult misdemeanor convictions and juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.

Employment: Dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces, lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified application materials, Personal History Questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process, previous revocation or denial of any certified status (i.e., CJTC/POST) or suspension of current CJTC/POST certified status.

Financial: Failure to pay income tax or child support, any conduct or pattern of behavior that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession. Current credit accounts or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly reviewed.

Other: Tattoos on arms and legs which would be visible while wearing short-sleeved uniform shirts and/or uniform shorts may be submitted for review and approval for display per current policy language.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer current service (minimum of 12 months full-time) as a sworn municipal, county or state officer.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities

The working environment is characterized by the potential for physical, verbal and psychological assault by prisoners or individuals suspected of crime. Dependent on assignment and task, the work period may be eight to twelve hours a day. Other physical activities include, but are not limited to, operating a patrol vehicle, walking, running, or sitting at a workstation performing administrative tasks. The scope of work performed has the potential for other physical or cardiovascular exertion in the performance of duties. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions and adverse conditions. Assignments may include but are not limited to Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, Training, Neighborhood Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, Pro-Act Unit, and K-9 after at least 12 months in patrol.

Collateral duty assignments available to commissioned officers are: Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Firearms Training Unit, Less Lethal Training Unit, Defensive Tactics, Bicycle Patrol, and Foot Patrol.

Hours of Work

Must be available to work 8 or 10 hour rotating shifts.

Patrol Officers work four 10 hour shifts, followed by three days off. Officers work Monday - Thursday or Thursday - Sunday. Available shifts are days, swing, and nights, and are bid by seniority.

Selection Process

To apply, click on the Apply button for this Posting. There, you will complete a short application and attach a short cover letter explaining: 1) How you heard about this opportunity, 2) Why you would like to work for the City of Kirkland, and 3) Name of your law enforcement academy, with dates attended, and your current or former law enforcement experience.

The selection process will include an application review, interview process, physical fitness testing, and a full background. Once a conditional offer of employment is made, an applicant will have a medical examination to include a drug screening, a psychological evaluation, and a Polygraph.

AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK: Pursuant to RCW 10.97, all finalists for positions are required to complete an authorization for the City of Kirkland to conduct a criminal history check. This may include additional fingerprint-based checks if deemed necessary to obtain the appropriate clearance for this position. Note: A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify you for employment unless such a record would reasonably affect your fitness for the job for which you have applied.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be contacted to arrange a time for a Physical Fitness Ability Test (PFAT). Guidelines for this test can be found here: Applicants passing the PFAT will be scheduled for an oral board. To be placed on the Civil Service eligibility list, a Lateral Police Officer applicant must pass the PFAT and score a minimum of 70% on the oral board exam.

PFAT requirements:

Fitness

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 and a completed "Veteran's Scoring Criteria Status in Examinations" at the time of their oral board in order to receive consideration for veteran's preference.

As openings occur, applicants from the eligibility list will undergo a pre-conditional background investigation which will include the applicants work and credit histories, driving and arrest/conviction records as well as other screening elements. Applicants passing the pre-conditional background investigation will be given a conditional offer of probationary employment. Once a conditional offer of probationary employment is given, applicants will undergo a medical examination, including a drug screening, a psychological evaluation, and a polygraph test which must be successfully passed in order to be employed as a Kirkland Police Officer.

Note: Applicants who are unsuccessful at any stage of the application process must wait a minimum of six (6) months before they are eligible to re-apply for Lateral Police Officer with the Kirkland Police Department.

City of Kirkland

$8,599.14 - $10,115.01 Monthly

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100730

Public Works - Capital Improvement

02/09/2026

Non-Exempt

AFSCME

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Associate Project Engineer!
Note: This position is classified as temporary and is currently funded through 12/31/2026.

Why Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Job Summary

Entry level engineer/project construction administration providing support to the Capital Improvements Project Team. Assists experienced engineers/coordinators in developing project criteria, studies, plans, specifications, providing calculations, tracking budgets, reviewing construction documentation, and communication related to City Capital Projects.

Principal Accountabilities
Entry level non-supervisory engineer/construction administration. Reports to the Capital Projects Supervisor for coordinated work with experienced engineers and coordinators. Accountable for the follow tasks:

• Assists in various phases of City Capital Improvement Project work including contract administration, project management documentation, public outreach and accounting.
• Supports dissemination of project information to other City Groups and Divisions.
• Aids in the recording of construction records documentation.

Essential Functions

• Supports dissemination of project information by preparation of exhibits.
• Helps gather stakeholder requirements for technical specifications to promote quality assurance.
• Performs field reconnaissance when/as required.
• Assists staff in the review of construction documents including plans, specification and construction management documents through all stages of Public Works projects.
• Works with experienced engineers/coordinators and other staff to coordinate and document field changes.
• Maintains knowledge of current construction codes and changes in industry standards related to construction material and procedure developments.
• Aids in the preparation of project status reports for proper coordination and scheduling of projects.
• Assists with final acceptance report upon project completion.

Peripheral Duties

• Coordinates field activities of City projects with private and public utilities within Kirkland.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations on engineering issues.
• Reviews traffic control plans with the Traffic Engineer.
• Responds to public inquiries or complaints relating to construction activities, standards, administrative procedures, and requested improvements.
• Provides public counter and back-up telephone coverage. Provides information regarding the policy of the City in response to inquiries.
• Assists in maintaining and updating Kirkland Pre-Approved Plans for the Public Works Department.
• Conducts field inspection on an as needed basis to assist inspection staff when workload or absences dictate.
• Maintaining the CIP Group's Lessons Learned file.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In the event of a civic or civil emergency, position will provide assistance as determined by the City's emergency operations program.

Must possess effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with staff, the public and general contractors in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Must have proficient research and documentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background that may be substituted as equivalent.
• Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Working Conditions
Primarily office work, but duties will require some field work both in street rights-of-way and on construction sites under varying weather conditions.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.

City of Kirkland

$72,964.53 - $91,091.35 Annually

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100002

Police - Corrections

12/01/2025

Continuous

Non-Exempt

PDNONCOMM

Why Work for Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they'll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome Benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Job Summary

Perform all Care and Custody functions associated with a detention facility, to include; transporting inmates to court and regional jail facilities, assist officers in the field with prisoner transports, provide security to the Kirkland Municipal Court, conduct fingerprinting as needed and assist the Kirkland Municipal Court with probation adherence. Corrections officers are specially commissioned by the Chief of Police and are required to comply with all agency policies and able to qualify and maintain the ability to carry department issued firearms in the course of performing their job functions.

Special Note
This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be screened as openings occur and hiring will be staggered throughout the year.

Note: Starting monthly salary is dependent upon relevant experience for this position. The City of Kirkland also offers an education and fitness incentive to those employees who qualify.

• Knowledge of the Department mission and roles of officers and support personnel.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology.
• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures, relevant laws, and limits of own authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all situations, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with hostile or aggressive persons and apply physical restraint techniques on persons in custody.
• Ability to obtain accurate, complete, descriptive information by telephone, and translate information taken into required form and format.
• Ability to relate to community members' needs in a positive professional manner.
• Skill in noticing important details.
• Skill in operating a computer with associated hardware and software and maintain appropriate keyboard proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English and have excellent inter-personal skills. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Must possess sufficient strength and physical capacity to perform essential job functions, including application of physical restraint techniques, participation in defensive tactics training, and other required physical activity. Applicant history must be free of adult Felony arrests. Other history will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test and have a corrected vision of at least 20/20.

All lateral applicants must possess a valid Corrections certification from the Washington Basic Academy or other acceptable and qualified academy certified by the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission.

Preferred Qualifications
Twelve or more months of post Corrections academy experience is preferred.

Hours of Work
Must be available to work rotating shifts. Corrections staff currently work a combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities

Corrections Officers schedule consists of varied shifts to include days, swings, or graveyards. Work is performed in and around the City of Kirkland Jail, City vehicles, regional facilities, training scenarios, various courts, and the greater Puget Sound community. The employee will be required to wear a uniform, carry weapons and tools associated with the job function, and maintain the ability to testify with credibility during legal proceedings.

Union Affiliation
The Kirkland Police Guild represents the Corrections Officer - Experienced position.

Selection Process
To apply, complete a short application and attach a short cover letter that covers: 1) How you heard about this opportunity, 2) Why you would like to work for the City of Kirkland, and 3) Name of your corrections academy with dates attended, and your current or former corrections experience.

The selection process will include an application review, interview process, physical fitness testing. Successful candidates will undergo a background check. Once a conditional offer of employment is made, an applicant will have a medical examination to include a drug screening, a psychological evaluation, and a Polygraph.

AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK: Pursuant to RCW 10.97, all finalists for positions are required to complete an authorization for the City of Kirkland to conduct a criminal history check. This may include additional fingerprint-based checks if deemed necessary to obtain the appropriate clearance for this position. Note: A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify you for employment unless such a record would reasonably affect your fitness for the job for which you have applied.

City of Kirkland

$18.33 - $21.88 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100745

Parks & Community Services - PCS Teen Coordinator

02/26/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

Job Summary

The Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department is seeking Teen Recreation Attendants for the Kirkland Teen Union Building. This position performs miscellaneous clerical, and registration tasks, minor maintenance and cleaning as needed. This position might collect fees, maintains records, sets up and take down equipment, tables and chairs, and may be responsible for opening and closing facilities and supervising customers when higher staff is off site. The role of the Teen Recreation Attendant is to provide outstanding customer service and assist in providing operational support to recreation programs, facilities, and events within Parks and Community Services. This position may report to Teen Recreation Leads, Program Coordinators, and/or Recreation Supervisors.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engage with teens during drop-in hours
• Assist the Lead with programs, classes, and/or adventures.
• Maintain Facilities, Kirkland Teen Union Building and Peter Kirk Community Center.
• Events, such as festivals or special events.
• Assist with and monitor programs, adventures, activities, and events.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork and supplies to program and event locations.
• Set up, and take down equipment for programs and events.
• Greet and assist participants, staff, and the public in person and over the phone.
• Report safety concerns and customer feedback to staff.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform basic computer functions and data entry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 6 months working with youth.

In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds

Other

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions.

Selection Process

• Applicants should submit a cover letter and if selected for next steps in the hiring process, will be invited by phone or email. Job open until filled with a first review date by 15th day of initial post.
• The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings.
• Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at .

City of Kirkland

$46.92 - $55.20 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100717

Planning & Building - Inspection

01/22/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

Note: This is an On-Call position that is not eligible for benefits.

Being an on-call employee means that your work schedule is not guaranteed, hours worked could range from 0 - 40 hours a week, depending on office needs. All hours worked are subject to Department of Retirement Services and Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. More information will be shared during the interview, and we encourage questions about the program.

• Inspect buildings and structures to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations relating to building construction, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, state energy code requirements, local zoning requirements, and job site erosion control.
• Investigate compliance complaints and, if necessary, mediate a resolution.

• Conducts site inspections of new and old commercial and residential buildings and structures to ensure compliance with approved plans and codes, notes violations. Approved plans will be reviewed, are posted on the construction site, and are reviewed by the inspector to see that they are properly implemented. Reinspects to ensure all noted violations have been corrected. The incumbent has the authority to stop work on a construction site if code violations are not corrected and makes the final approval of a structure prior to occupancy.
• Plans and schedules routes in order to ensure the most efficient use of time.
• Answers questions and provides technical advice related to building and structure code compliance.
• Investigates and responds to complaints regarding code compliance; informs individual making the complaint if a violation occurred and, if so, what corrective action has been taken.
• Logs daily inspections and prepares inspection reports.
• Reads special inspection reports for compliance and files reports.
• Inspects sites for grading and soil excavation or other land modifications. Makes a visual survey of the construction site to determine if a licensed survey is to be required for setback verification.
• Responds to public and contractor inquiries concerning interpretation of the National Electrical and related codes, construction problems, and City administrative procedures. This requires clear, concise, oral and written communication skills.
• Monitors construction to see that it is completed before occupancy of the building, the permit expires, or sees that the permit is renewed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains adequate records to assure proper documentation of inspections.
• Inspects nonstructural problems with building sites, such as surface water problems and inadequate access, and assures that they are corrected or referred to the appropriate City department.
• Position requires daily use of computer. Incumbent must have, or be able to learn, basic keyboard and computer skills.
• Performs daily inspections of vehicles to include checking tires and lights and determining if service is necessary.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.

• Attends staff meetings to discuss Building Department and City issues and to discuss changes in policy and codes.
• The incumbent is expected to perform as an emergency worker in the event of a disaster.
• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.

• Knowledge of local, state, and regional/international building codes.
• Considerable knowledge of the standards and practices of building construction, mechanical systems, plumbing systems.
• Maintains knowledge of the various changes in local, state, and regional/international building codes which are of technological changes in building materials and changing architectural philosophies. This will require attendance at college-level courses and/or trade seminars as they become available, provided they are necessary to achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and material.
• Must have or be able to learn basic keyboard and computer skills.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.
• Skill in interpreting codes.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and diplomatic manner.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with engineers, architects, coworkers, supervisor, the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Must be able to navigate typical construction sites which involve walking, climbing ladders/scaffolding, crawling, and being exposed to inclement weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3 years of construction or inspection experience.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
• Possess and maintain ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification within 1 year.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The position is driving to or being at construction sites a majority of the time. Potential hazards at construction sites might include falling objects, loose footing, and construction equipment. The position may be required to climb ladders, occasionally walk on scaffolding, crawl in crawl spaces, and be exposed to inclement weather and adverse conditions. The incumbent is expected to perform as an emergency worker in the event of a disaster.
Positions in this class typically involve indoor and outdoor work in extreme variable temperature and atmospheric conditions. Duties may require extended periods of talking or listening, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, feeling, and seeing. Incumbents may be subjected to being around moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, odors, gasses, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Work typically includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 35 pounds of force more frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
This position encounters foot hazards as defined by the WAC, which may include any of the following: falling objects, rolling objects, piercing/cutting injuries, or electrical hazards.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. First review of applicants will be 15 days after original posting date.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

City of Kirkland

$113,561.06 - $133,597.12 Annually

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100713

Public Works - Capital Improvement

01/14/2026

Exempt

AFSCME

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Capital Projects Coordinator!

Why Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

• Coordinates and/or attends planning meetings to determine objectives, program plan and projects scopes.
• Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction, monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction.
• Coordinates consultant selection process. Prepares negotiates and administers consultant agreements.
• Negotiates contracts for design and construction of projects.
• Assists in developing contract and project specifications.
• Coordinates review of design and construction work performed by consultants and contractors.
• Monitors and evaluates project construction costs and schedules to ensure timely progress and compliance to specifications and budgetary restrictions.
• Reviews and clears for approval contractor payments.
• Prepares and processes contract change orders.
• Verifies accuracy of product and service invoices and project accounting.
• Coordinates project closeout and budget reconciliation and evaluation.
• Plans capital improvement and other City funded/sponsored projects by preparing necessary documents, providing description of project objectives, participant responsibilities and project methodologies.
• Prepares memos, reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official documents.
• Assists in the development of citizen participation plans to inform and explain project objectives and answer questions from the public, media and other agencies.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type, as assigned.
• Provides technical support for negotiations on interagency or local agreements
• Prepares cost and scheduling analysis reports for multiple projects and acts as technical resource to superiors on project schedule and budget.
• Provides project oversight on assigned projects from conception to implementation.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.

• Of multiple disciplines related to assigned capital projects (such as, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, environment regulations)
• Of strategic planning skills
• Of budgeting techniques and principles
• Of contract negotiation
• Of design techniques and principles
• Of synthesizing multiple budgets
• Of the legislative process
• Of working with elected officials, other City staff and the general public
• Of cost benefit analysis
• Of project management techniques and principles
• Of policy/code analysis and development
• Of planning techniques and principles

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning or related field.
• Experience: 4 years project or construction management or related experience.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
• Additional license(s) and/or certifications such as CA, EIT, LA, AIA, AICP, LEED, PMP, CCM, CCMA are desired.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Primarily office work, but the position also involves visiting construction sites under varying weather conditions. Potential hazards at construction sites include vehicular traffic, construction equipment, and uneven terrain.
The position may require climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working in trenches or other confined spaces.
This position encounters foot hazards as defined by the WAC, which may include any of the following: falling objects, rolling objects, piercing/cutting injuries, or electrical hazards.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. This position is open until filled, with a first review date by the 15th day of initial posting.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.

City of Kirkland

$27.21 - $32.00 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100754

Finance & Admin. - City Clerk's Office

03/06/2026

Non-Exempt

AFSCME

The City of Kirkland's Finance & Administration Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Administrative Clerk - Passport Acceptance Agent!
Note: This position is classified as temporary and is currently funded through 08/15/2026.

Why Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Job Summary

• Answer main telephone lines, responding to inquiries regarding the City and City programs or directing calls to the appropriate person/department.
• May administer assigned programs or processes.
• Function as first point of contact to City Hall customers. Direct customers to appropriate departments or individuals. Respond to customer inquiries regarding the City and City programs.
• Maintain filing systems. Set up new files.
• Distribute mail to staff and process return mail.
• Distribute items from applicants to staff.
• Provide general administrative duties including mailing, copying, data entry, document routing and scanning.

• Depending upon department, may act as passport application acceptance agent. *This would include providing extensive informational services related to all facets of passports.
• Operate a 12-trunk telephone system with six primary and two auxiliary lines. Maintain the City's phone tree, record voice mail greetings for the phone tree as needed.
• Provide information about City services, programs, and department functions. Maintain current information or referral information on services not provided by City, depending on assigned responsibilities.
• Depending upon department, may facilitate bankruptcy memorandum routing process.
• Create, post, and remove signs/notices to direct customers to meeting rooms. Coordinate efforts with departments when large groups of people are present for meetings, testing and interviewing.
• Keep copy area and printing stations clean, neat and stocked with paper and office supplies. Call for copier maintenance and supplies when needed.
• Maintain a supply of forms at the front counter.
• Depending upon department, may update code and comprehensive plan books or other pertinent documents.
• Depending upon department, may assist in supporting boards and commissions. This includes contacting members of various boards and commissions when needed to establish availability and provide reminders of meetings. Orders meals for meetings as needed.
• Depending upon department, may scan and attach electronic documents to permit tracking system.
• Order files from archives.

• As appropriate, assist with requests for copies by general public.
• Receive incoming shipments and miscellaneous deliveries.
• Maintain customer pickup basket and call customers if items are not picked up.
• Provide backup telephone/reception coverage to other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer literacy and experience using a personal computer and data entry work.
• Ability to operate a multi-trunk telephone system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, and other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to read and understand procedures. Must be able to respond to ongoing requests for the same information, instructions, and directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to manage a variety of interruptions, manage multiple tasks, and set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential materials.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED; Minimum of 2 years work experience in an office environment with heavy public contact, multi-line telephone systems, and passport processing standards, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the functions of the position.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Ability to obtain a Notary Designation.
• Passport acceptance agents must be U.S. Citizens and certified by the U.S. Department of State.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment. Position requires sitting for sometimes up to two hours or more without a break. Must use side and far vision and turn left and right to watch resource area and direct customers. Requires extensive use of telephone.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.

City of Kirkland

$22.80 - $27.22 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100708

Parks & Community Services - NKCC Coordinator

01/13/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

The Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department is seeking Recreation Attendant staff for the North Kirkland Community Center. This position acts as on-site City representative for recreation programs, activities and rentals. Performs miscellaneous clerical, and registration tasks. Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed. Position collects fees, maintains records, sets up and takes down equipment, tables and chairs. May be responsible for opening and closing facilities and supervising customers when full time staff is off site. Responsible for providing outstanding customer service to patrons in all environments.

The role of the Recreation Attendant is to provide outstanding customer service and assist in providing operational support to recreation programs, facilities, and events within Parks and Community Services. Recreation Attendants serve as the on-site City representative and may work at City facilities, athletic fields, school gymnasiums, City parks, and/or off-site program locations. Recreation Attendants provide operational support including preparing spaces, assisting in leading and monitoring activities, and performing clerical work. Recreation Attendants aged 18 or older may work without on-site supervision.

Recreation Attendants may be assigned to:

• Programs, such as youth or adult sports.
• Facilities, such as North Kirkland Community Center, Peter Kirk Community Center, City Hall, or Heritage Hall.
• Events, such as festivals or special events taking place in Kirkland parks or City facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Recreation Attendant is an entry-level position that assists with programs, facilities, and events that the Recreation Lead or other recreation staff oversees. This position may report to Program Coordinators and/or Recreation Supervisors.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with and monitor programs, facilities, rentals, and events.
• Open, close, and secure facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork and supplies to program and event locations.
• Transport, set up, and take down equipment for programs and events.
• Greet and assist participants, staff, and the public in person and over the phone.
• Prepare verbal and written reports for staff.
• Report safety concerns and customer feedback to staff.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform basic functions using program registration software such as enrolling participants, printing rosters, and data entry.

Peripheral Duties:

Support emergency response efforts within Parks and Community Services.

Playschool Prep- Preschool Instructor

Wednesdays, February-June, 9:00-12:00pm. Introductory preschool program for ages 2-4 at the North Kirkland Community Center. Lead a play-based class building social, cognitive, and language skills through art, science, sensory play, circle time, STEAM, and early literacy. Children attend independently.

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 6 months of customer service experience.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificate within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to possess a Washington State driver's license and submit a driving abstract, depending on area of assignment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and use stairs.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Selection Process

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered as a candidate for this position, you must submit with your application:

• Cover letter (letter of interest)
• Resume

In your cover letter, please note how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Job open until filled with a first review date by the 15thday of initial post.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you're not just selling or servicing equipment - you're building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite's global innovation.

Rite-HiteService Technicianswill install, maintain, and repair loading dock equipment and industrial doors at customer facilities. In addition, Service Technicians act as a technical resource for our customers and our sales force. This position works independently or in small teams in a field service environment, and is a primary customer contact.

Rite-Hitesells the best and we hire the best. This position requires experience welding and working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Prior experience in the repair or installation of industrial equipment is preferred. Selected candidate must be able to work independently in a field environment. Good customer service skills are required. This position requires the ability to work outdoors, at heights, and lift up to 100 pounds. As this position requires driving a company vehicle, a pre-employment drug test and clean driving record are required, as is a DOT physical.

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

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Director of Manufacturing Engineering – Seafood Processing Operations

Salary Range: $190,000+ (Salaried, Exempt)

Travel Requirement: 35–50%, including Alaska (sometimes on short notice)

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Key Role Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including preventative maintenance, automation, and conveyance systems
• Hands-on experience supporting, maintaining, and optimizing Baader, Toyo, and/or Raiko processing equipment in high-volume seafood operations
• Proven ownership of major capital (CAPEX) projects, including ROI, gap analysis, risk assessment, and implementation
• Proven experience managing engineering teams across multiple locations
• Direct involvement in capital project planning, including ROI, gap analysis, and risk assessment
• Ability to travel extensively (35–50%), including remote Alaska locations
• Experience supporting high-throughput food or seafood processing operations
• Willingness to work onsite in Anchorage when not traveling (remote work possible on Fridays)

Role Summary

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering has oversight of the teams that maintain processing equipment in Alaska shoreplants and vessels, including Baader machines, electrical systems, and conveyance systems. This role manages three primary plants—Seattle, Tacoma (approximately 30 miles from Seattle), and Alaska locations as needed—and serves as the technical and operational leader for engineering performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Capital Projects Planning & Execution

• Identifies capital project needs and prepares assessments on resource needs and capital requirements
• Creates business cases to support projects that include ROI, gap analysis, and risk assessment
• Works closely with the Capital Projects team to develop implementation plans
• Participates in cross-functional teams as a technical expert to support implementation of large-scale capital projects

Equipment Management

• Develops and oversees the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
• Works with production teams to ensure maintenance schedules support production needs
• Establishes, prepares, and maintains policies and procedures related to maintenance of equipment
• Develops, implements, and oversees key metrics that drive productivity, including but not limited to:
• Consistent fish sizing
• Machine yield
• Down-time reduction
• Effective preventative maintenance spending
• Improved automation (headcount reduction)
• Directs and oversees installation of new equipment and enhancements as needed

Team Management

• Sets and communicates goals and objectives for Engineering teams to align with company strategic goals
• Develops and maintains a culture of continuous improvement through TWOW and other company initiatives
• Works with HR to conduct needs analyses to review and right-size positions and structure in each location
• Creates and oversees rotation plans for engineering team employees
• Oversees transfer and utilization of personnel across locations to maximize labor efficiency

Additional Responsibilities

• Acquires knowledge of Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and safety trainings
• Travels to Alaska as needed (35–50%), sometimes on short notice

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, including preventative maintenance, automation, and conveyance systems
• Prior work experience directly managing a team
• Experience successfully completing ROI, gap analysis, capital planning, and risk assessment for major capital projects

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Direct experience in Alaska fisheries

Work Environment (Includes Travel / On-Call)

• Ability to travel to various locations, including remote Alaska, typically 35–50%.
• When not traveling, this position is based onsite at the Anchorage office, with the possibility of remote work on Fridays.
• While performing duties in Alaska, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to climb or balance
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Description

Seeking an AI/ML Operations professional for the following role -

Overall Responsibilities

• Manage operational workflows for model deployments, updates, and versioning across GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• Monitor model performance metrics: latency, throughput, error rates, token usage, and inference quality
• Track model drift, accuracy degradation, and performance anomalies - escalating to engineering as needed.
• Support knowledge base operations including vector embedding pipeline health, chunk quality, and refresh cycles in Vertex AI.
• Maintain model inventory and documentation across multi-cloud environments.
• Coordinate model evaluation cycles with Responsible AI and Core Engineering teams

Agent & MCP Server Operations

• Monitor AI agent health, performance, and reliability (AutoGen-based agents, MCP servers)
• Track agent execution metrics: task completion rates, tool call success/failure, latency, and error patterns
• Support agent deployment and configuration management workflows
• Document agent behaviors, known issues, and operational runbooks
• Coordinate with Core Engineering on agent updates, testing, and rollouts
• Monitor MCP server availability, connection health, and integration status

FinOps & Cost Management

• Track and analyze AI/ML cloud spend across GCP (Vertex AI), Azure (OpenAI), and AWS (Bedrock)
• Build cost dashboards with breakdowns by model, application team, use case, and environment.
• Monitor token consumption, inference costs, and embedding/storage costs.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities - model selection, caching, batching, rightsizing.
• Provide cost allocation reporting for chargeback/showback to consuming application teams.
• Forecast spend trends and flag budget anomalies.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Finance teams on AI cost governance.

Monitoring, Dashboarding & Reporting

• Build and maintain dashboards for platform performance, model health, agent metrics, and operational KPIs.
• Create executive and stakeholder reports on platform adoption, usage trends, and cost allocation.
• Develop Responsible AI dashboards tracking hallucination rates, accuracy metrics, guardrail triggers, and safety incidents.
• Monitor APIGEE gateway traffic patterns and API consumption trends.
• Provide regular reporting to product management on use case performance.

Release Operations Support

• Support release management processes with pre/post-deployment validation checks.
• Track release health metrics for models, agents, and platform components.
• Maintain release documentation, runbooks, and operational playbooks.
• Coordinate with QA, Performance Engineering, and Infrastructure teams during releases.

AI Operations

• Monitor guardrail effectiveness and flag anomalies to the Responsible AI team.
• Track and report on hallucination detection, content safety triggers, and accuracy trends.
• Support LLM Red Teaming efforts by collecting and organizing evaluation data.
• Maintain audit logs and compliance documentation for AI governance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as operational point of contact for application teams consuming DxT AI APIs.
• Coordinate with Corporate Security on audit requests and compliance reporting.
• Partner with Infrastructure team on capacity tracking and resource utilization.
• Support Performance Engineering with load test analysis and results documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-4 years in an Ops, Analytics, or Technical Operations role (MLOps, AIOps, DataOps, Platform Ops, or similar)
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts: models, inference, embeddings, vector databases, LLMs, tokens, prompts.
• Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps - tracking, analyzing, and optimizing cloud spend.
• Strong proficiency with dashboarding and visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, Grafana, or similar)
• Working knowledge of GCP (required); familiarity with Azure and AWS a plus.
• Comfortable with SQL and basic Python for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms (Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana, Cloud Monitoring, or similar)
• Understanding of APIs and API gateways - ability to read logs, trace requests, analyze traffic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical metrics into stakeholder insights.
• College degree in Computer Science, BIS, MIS, EE, ME or similar is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LLM platforms: Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock
• Familiarity with AI agents and agentic architectures (AutoGen, LangChain, or similar)
• Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) or agent-tool integration patterns.
• Experience with vector databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) operations.
• Understanding of MLOps lifecycle: model registry, versioning, deployment patterns, A/B testing
• Experience with APIGEE or similar API management platforms.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI metrics - hallucination, bias, content safety, guardrails.
• FinOps certification or formal cloud cost management experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise platform teams with multiple consuming applications.
• Familiarity with ML pipeline tools (Kubeflow, MLflow, Vertex AI Pipelines)
• Exposure to prompt management and evaluation frameworks.
• ITIL or operational process framework experience.
• Experience creating runbooks and operational documentation.

Education

• BE/BS in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $85. /hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.

What you will be doing:

• Selling a bag of elite vascular products for a market leader, a large medical device company.
• Covering WA/OR
• open due to promotion

Compensation:

• $200k uncapped
• company car
• full benefits

Expereince required

• 3+ years of procedural-based medical device sales experience
• Currently living and selling a medical device in the geography
• Willingness to travel

Strategy3 is a company that provides Operational Improvement, Supply Chain and Project Management services to manufacturing and distribution companies. We are staffed with engineers and business professionals that work with clients to implement measurable and sustainable change within their organization. Our clients are medium to large size multi-nationals and our work is performed at their manufacturing site. Strategy3 is based in Dayton, OH.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience working on corporate projects involving process improvement, improved inventory management, quality control, logistics and material flow, and labor optimization. A practical understanding of lean manufacturing tools and techniques, 6 sigma, and total quality management is required. Strong presentation and computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated history of implementing improvement projects.

Position description

This position is full-time and at least forty hours per week. The position requires both international and domestic travel to client sites throughout the United States for approximately 42 weeks per year.

Job duties will include:

· Identifying and / or understanding opportunities for improvement as determined by an operational assessment or client directive.

· Developing detailed project plans inclusive of the following business functions: production planning & scheduling, production control, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flows in order to effectively manage industrial and distribution process improvement.

· Developing and implementing metrics to insure fulfillment of client objectives and expectations, conferring with clients and staff members to insure efficient production methods and considering different alternatives, expected outcomes and implementation strategies, evaluating production times, costs and staffing issues in order to provide information for management decisions.

· Interacting with a diverse customer base and individuals within the organization from leadership and management to process owners and employees to implement the agreed to and required changes.

· Ability to show demonstrated progress and improvement as determined by an agreed to project scope and timeline.

· Ability to generate additional client opportunities based on successful project delivery and identification of add-on opportunities.

Percentage travel: > 90% Travel

Senior / Principal Environmental Engineer – Remediation Design Leadership (Seattle, WA)

We are partnering with a well-established, employee-owned environmental and engineering consulting firm with a strong Pacific Northwest footprint to support the growth of their environmental engineering leadership team.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a Senior or Principal Environmental Engineer who wants autonomy, long-term ownership, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of remediation professionals.

The Role:

This position is focused on technical delivery first, with gradual business development responsibility over time. You will lead remediation and cleanup projects while helping develop junior engineers into strong design and consulting professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading remedial design and site cleanup projects (upland and inland)

• Providing technical oversight and mentoring junior engineering staff

• Supporting project management and client delivery

• Acting as a senior technical advisor across remediation programs

• Building and strengthening long-term client relationships

• Supporting controlled business growth over time

This is not a pure sales role. Technical excellence, mentorship, and delivery leadership are core priorities.

What They’re Looking For

• Senior or Principal level Environmental Engineer

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience

• Strong remedial design and cleanup project experience

• Experience mentoring or developing junior technical staff

• Client-facing experience (preferably with manufacturers, legal, industrial, redevelopment or public sector clients)

• Interest in gradually expanding a personal client base (not required to arrive with a fully portable book)

• Willingness to work in-office a few days per week in Seattle

Compensation & Ownership

• Senior Engineer base salary: $150K–$180K

• Principal Engineer base salary: $200K–$250K

• Annual salary reviews

• Employee ownership through ESOP participation

• Long-term wealth-building opportunity through company ownership

Location

• Seattle, WA preferred

• Bellingham considered

• Oregon and Idaho considered for the right profile

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Employee-owned firm with long-term stability

• Collaborative culture focused on growth and development

• Strong project backlog and technical reputation

• Opportunity to shape remediation leadership in a key regional market

• Real autonomy and influence on technical direction

Apply or reach out to me if you're interested in learning more!

469-547-5929

The Steam Plant Manager will be a key member of the Seattle team, reporting directly to the General

Manager. This position is responsible for all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring the

safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the steam plant. The Steam Plant Manager will maintain

adequate staffing, tools, equipment, and spare parts to support continuous operations, while providing

effective leadership and strategic planning to achieve business and performance objectives.

A successful candidate for this position is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment,

demonstrates a strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork, is process-oriented with a high sense of

ownership, possesses a keen intellectual curiosity, and has a solid foundation in plant management.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• City of Seattle Steam Engineer’s license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one
• year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of
• full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred
• Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred
• Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations