The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.  

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As an Engineering Business Services Specialist, you will support the Engineering team by maintaining all personal and professional service agreements (SA), service directives (SD), amendments, and modifications per Port Central Procurement Office (CPO) policies and procedures. You will also maintain records for approved budgets, regulatory agreements, and Commission authorizations to support procurement and contracting and will facilitate the procurement process for project specific professional and personal services.

• You will ensure documentation complies with CPO requirements and Port procurement/contracting procedures.
• You will provide contract and accounting information to CPO/Account Payables (AP) and enter requisition into PeopleSoft to produce and establish a purchase order (PO). 
• You will maintain department contract files and establish and maintain tracking of critical contract dates, deadlines, and Women and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) utilization.
• You will assist with and coordinate new procurements and purchasing acquisitions.
• You will communicate with CPO to assess the status of submitted SDs and execution of new SD/SD modifications. You will also maintain and communicate contract/SD schedule and budget.
• You will respond to contract audit requests by State Audit Office, Financial Statements auditors, Port internal auditors, and grant funding agencies. You will also meet with internal and external auditors to review contract files.

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• Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in procurement and/or contract management.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Proficient – You have knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to service agreements. You also have knowledge of contract lifecycle processes and tracking tools used to monitor deadlines and are skilled at monitoring WMBE utilization to ensure alignment with established participation goals.
• Efficient Communicator – You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly Organized – You possess strong organizational and time management skills. You can maintain a tracking system for contract dates, including renewals, deliverables and deadlines.
• Technically Skilled – You have knowledge of PeopleSoft, Management Information System, Contractor Data system, and have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

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• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.

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The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

 

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

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Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.