Position Opens: 2023-02-28, Position Closes: 2023-03-31
Part-Time
Pend Oreille County PUD #1 provides residential, commercial and industrial utility services (electric, water, broadband) to all of Pend Oreille County. The District owns and operates Box Canyon Dam, located just a few miles north of the town of Ione, which is approximately one hour north of the District’s headquarter offices in Newport, WA.
The District will have the following summer employment opportunities for those students who are eligible and qualified (see attached guidelines for additional information). The term of employment for these positions is approximately 3 months and may begin as early as mid-May (depending on school schedules).
Applicants should go to the careers link on our website, www.popud.org, to complete the application and submit required documentation. Application materials are also available at our Newport Headquarters or the Box Canyon Visitors Center. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Position Summary – CNS Field Support
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be primarily located at the Newport Administration Building in Newport, WA. The position includes field work supporting CNS staff with associated customer connections. This position will also require sorting and hauling fiber optic cables and associated components, light brush clearing using a weed trimmer and/or chainsaw, performing audit and cleanup work at electronic HUB cabinet locations, and occasional field data collection work. Individuals will work closely with the CNS staff to organize and accurately record levels of working stock and deployed materials. Hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday through-Thursday, or 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Pay rate: $17.82/hr.
Position Summary – IT Support Assistant
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the Newport Administration Building in Newport, WA. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to organize and document certain aspects of the District’s Information Technology systems, provide basic Helpdesk support, along with resolving issues with end user technology devices. The successful candidate should have familiarity with computers, possess an understanding of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows 10 or Windows 11. A successful candidate is detail oriented for data entry tasks with good written and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity of learning other technologies, such as ESRI ArcGIS or fiber telecom. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pay rate: $17.82/hr
Position Summary – Occupational Safety Assistant (1 Opening)
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the Newport Administration Building in Newport, WA. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to travel throughout the District to conduct and document Safety Inspections, job hazard analysis’, coordinate emergency action plan training, and assist in the development of plans and procedures. Interest in occupational health and safety is preferred Individuals must have good math (Calculus) skills, be familiar with computers, possess an understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows 10 or Windows 11, and be detail oriented with good communications skills. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pay rate: $17.82/hr.
Position Summary –Records Retention Clerk
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the Newport Administration Building in Newport, WA. and is primarily office work focusing on digitizing the PUD’s paper records. Work includes organizing, indexing, scanning, and logging archived documents and drawings per the PUD’s established archival system. Individuals will work closely with the PUD’s Human Resources and Legal departments and will include assignments for other departments. This is repetitive work. Individuals must be familiar with computers, possess an understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows 10 or Windows 11, and be detail oriented with good communications skills. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pay rate: $17.82/hr.
Position Summary – Customer Service
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the Newport Administration Building in Newport, WA. and is primarily indoor/office work. Individuals will interact with District customers collecting payments, answering phones, and handling account inquiries. Individuals must have good communication skills, cash handling experience and basic math skills, and be familiar with basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pay rate: $17.82/hr.
Position Summary – Brush Crew/Vegetation Management
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the Newport Line Crew Headquarters Building in Newport, WA. Brush crew members will work alongside District line construction and vegetation maintenance crews, responsible for clearing brush and small trees within power line easements and other rights-of-way. Crew members will be responsible for vegetation cleanup after District line/vegetation maintenance crews remove larger trees/branches. Crew members will also be responsible for safety flagging duties on state/county roadways for the line/maintenance crews. This is physically demanding work, requiring the ability to safely operate a chain saw and mobile chipping machine for extended time periods. Work is performed outdoors under a variety of summer weather and terrain conditions. Individuals must be able to regularly stand, walk, climb, lift/carry and work under outdoor conditions of ongoing and significant physical exertion. Brush crew members must be able to work safely and sometimes independently – must be self-starting and demonstrate good judgment on a continuous basis. Strict adherence to OSHA/WISHA standards and District safety procedures and practices is required. Hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday through-Thursday, or 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Pay rate: $21.71/hr.
Position Summary – Maintenance, Box Canyon
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be located at the Box Canyon hydroelectric project. Maintenance workers perform general grounds/facilities maintenance and cleanup at Box Canyon Dam and several off-site locations. The position involves driving/operating pick-up trucks, small maintenance vehicles and a variety of power equipment/tools in the course of completing various job duties. Individual must be a self-starter and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work will be required in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments. Normal working hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday. Pay rate: $17.82/hr
Position Summary – Records Retention Clerk, Box Canyon
This temporary, full-time employment opportunity will be based out of the PUD’s Box Canyon Hydroelectric Visitor’s Center in Ione, WA and is primarily office work focusing on digitizing the PUD’s paper records. Work includes organizing, indexing, scanning, and logging archived documents and drawings per the PUD’s established archival system. This is repetitive work requiring a fine attention to detail, and familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). Individual will also provide tours to facility guests, which will require walking over various terrain, including stairs, the ability to engage in conversation with guests, discuss the facility history and answer questions. May infrequently be required to operate a motor vehicle. Normal working hours are 8:00 – 4:30 Monday – Friday. Pay rate: $17.82/hr.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should read and follow the Summer Employment Guidelines information set forth below. Copies of the Application for Employment can be obtained at the Newport or Box Canyon Dam locations. An online application is also available at: www.popud.org.
The deadline for submitting application packets is Friday, March 31, 2023.
See Summer Employment Guidelines for additional information.
See the Summer Employment Guidelines for additional information.
Online Application - Summer Employment
All application materials must be submitted, incomplete packets will not be considered.
The Public Utility District of Pend Oreille County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.