City of Seattle, WA
Salary:
$35.56 - $41.31 Hourly Location :
Seattle, WA Job Type:
Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible Job Number:
2025-01642 Department:
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection Opening Date:
12/30/2025 Closing Date:
1/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hiring two Temporary Administrative Specialists II focused on accessibility work. These two-month assignments will help the department meet ADA requirements for documents posted on the SDCI website.
Job Responsibilities
Use Word (primarily), PowerPoint, and Excel to create accessible source documents and fix accessibility errors Use Adobe Acrobat to correct PDF documents to meet accessibility standards Use PAC 2024 to inspect PDF documents to identify accessibility errors Troubleshoot accessibility errors and solutions in Word, Acrobat, and PowerPoint Help department staff create accessible documents in Word and Acrobat Research accessibility best practices and solutions, document those findings, and apply them to department digital documents Understand accessibility tag codes (very similar to HTML code) to identify and correct accessibility errors in Acrobat Identify existing web documents to remediate for accessibility Qualifications Requires two years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform work of the class).
Successful candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
Experience using Word and Adobe Acrobat to create accessible documents and/ or correcting documents to be accessible Highly detail-oriented with the ability to identify and correct small errors in multi-page documents Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in Word and Acrobat
Additional Information To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience.
The full salary range for this position is $34.32- $39.87 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression. This position would be required to meet current in office requirements outlined by SDCI and the Mayor's office.
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a citywide effort to realize the vision of racial equity. We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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: 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: 01
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$35.56 - $41.31 Hourly Location :
Seattle, WA Job Type:
Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible Job Number:
2025-01642 Department:
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection Opening Date:
12/30/2025 Closing Date:
1/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hiring two Temporary Administrative Specialists II focused on accessibility work. These two-month assignments will help the department meet ADA requirements for documents posted on the SDCI website.
Job Responsibilities
Use Word (primarily), PowerPoint, and Excel to create accessible source documents and fix accessibility errors Use Adobe Acrobat to correct PDF documents to meet accessibility standards Use PAC 2024 to inspect PDF documents to identify accessibility errors Troubleshoot accessibility errors and solutions in Word, Acrobat, and PowerPoint Help department staff create accessible documents in Word and Acrobat Research accessibility best practices and solutions, document those findings, and apply them to department digital documents Understand accessibility tag codes (very similar to HTML code) to identify and correct accessibility errors in Acrobat Identify existing web documents to remediate for accessibility Qualifications Requires two years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform work of the class).
Successful candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
Experience using Word and Adobe Acrobat to create accessible documents and/ or correcting documents to be accessible Highly detail-oriented with the ability to identify and correct small errors in multi-page documents Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in Word and Acrobat
Additional Information To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience.
The full salary range for this position is $34.32- $39.87 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression. This position would be required to meet current in office requirements outlined by SDCI and the Mayor's office.
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a citywide effort to realize the vision of racial equity. We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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: 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: 01
Have you ever worked as a temporary worker in the City of Seattle?
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02
Did you attach a resume and cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job? Please be aware, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Yes No
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