Continuous Improvement Specialist -III

Continuous Improvement Specialist I-III (Depending on Experience)

Job Category :
Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number : CONTI
002449

• Posted :
  February 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Ephrata Headquarters
30 C St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply: 02/26/2026

Wages:

Specialist I (Non-Exempt): $33.00- $50.82 hourly

Specialist II (Exempt):$77,105.60- $118,768 annually

Specialist III (Exempt):$86,569.60- $ annually

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position manages continuous improvement events, corrective action events and projects with varied levels of priority/risk/scope. The primary responsibility is to lead and advance assigned projects and ensure improvements and corrective actions are implemented successfully and, in a manner, consistent with the Continuous Improvement Department.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to foster a positive culture of continuous improvement and problem identification.
• Provide coaching on specific direction, recommendations and support to process owners and senior leaders in improvement and corrective action initiatives.
• Champions use of data. Analyzes and presents data that is user-friendly.
• Ensure proper documentation of project progress and status via designated department tools and resources.
• Stays current on best practices and methodologies in area of expertise.
• Identifies and minimizes obstacles inhibiting project progress, including technical and adaptive obstacles.
• Identify outcome metrics and other performance metrics to drive measurable results.
• Advances assigned department strategy and road map initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders while also providing feedback and insight.
• Completes projects/initiatives within reasonable or assigned timeframe.
• Utilizes professional and independent judgment and discretion to ensure project is successful.
• Incorporates change management principles into project.
• Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understands and adheres to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures. Supports policies and procedures while ensuring projects are completed on time, safely, and in line with the Utilities’ strategic goals.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participates in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance

Specific Functions:

Specific Functions
- Continuous Improvement Level I

• Educates process owners on CI methodology and tools, including Kata, Lean, Six Sigma, and other industry accepted practices.
• Leads departments level process improvement projects with process owner with mentorship from more senior program analysts.
• Performs various functions as needed related to the CI team’s core services: process mapping, standard work development, improvement coaching, education/training and partnership in workshop facilitation.

Specific Functions
- Corrective Action Program Level I

• Educates process owners on CAP methodology and…