Store Keeper

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

Seattle City Light is seeking a Store Keeper at our Skagit General Store. The Skagit General Store is located in Newhalem, WA, right in the heart of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. The general store serves a customer base comprised of City Light employees, local residents and tourists. Tourists are generally seasonal, the general store experiences its highest visitor traffic in the peak summer months. The Store Keeper will be responsible for the operation of the general store, and oversee a staff of store clerks. This position will report to the Skagit Maintenance Manager.

• Supervise Store Clerks in the daily operation of a general store; schedule and assign Store Clerks to perform general store duties.
• Greet customers, respond to requests for information about the merchandise and the general store area. 
• Determine shelf displays for sales, holidays or regular displays
• Restock shelves, coolers, freezers and display cases; remove dented and damaged merchandise from the shelves; wrap and mark produce and meat.
• Run reports utilizing computer software program Market P.O.S.
• Obtain cash register readouts, tabulate cash and charges, and balance store books.
• Prepare store and store’s books for annual inventory
• Receive merchandise, check invoice for proper amount and correct price, unload and store merchandise
• Train store clerks in store retail activities
• Clean floors, display cases, shelves and coolers; defrost freezers
• Ability to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work varying hours
• Complete bi-weekly Payroll Deductions to reconcile employee accounts
• Manages a staff of 1 Full Time Sore Clerk, and 5 Temporary Store Clerks during the peak season
• Performs other related duties of a complex level/type as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of two years retail store experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. 
• Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Required to work varying hours.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

None

 

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

•  Washington Food Handlers Permit
•  Leadership and/or supervisor experience. 
•  Experienced in training other employees
•  Experience with Market P.O.S.
•  Have scheduling Experience

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Emergency Response Commitment: 

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

The full salary range for this position is $37.06 to $43.12 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application: 

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

Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.