Featured Job: Transit Vehicle Maintenance Technical Information Processing Specialist

Closing Date/Time: Tue. 04/04/17 11:59 PM Salary: $20.21 – $28.87 Hourly Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: Multiple locations in King County, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: This position assists the Transit Vehicle Maintenance Section in support of Metro Transit and Sound Transit revenue vehicle maintenance employees.  The Technical Information Processing Specialist is responsible for verifying, entering and tracking a variety of technical data with multiple computer systems/programs, including payroll, work orders, supplies, and other applications. Learn more about this position  or view all available jobs.

A promising local solution to ensure a fair shot at local jobs

Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog   Earlier this month, staff from King County’s Natural Resources and Parks were busy getting ready for the upcoming spring and summer season when Pacific Northwesterners experience our parks in full force. This time of year also marks hiring for important jobs to ensure our parks are ready for the season. This hiring event took place at the local community center in White Center. The event is part of a purposeful effort to address the growing disparities we see in our region between those that have opportunities to… Read More

Featured Job: Sustainability Program Coordinator – Project/Program Manager III or II

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 3/24/17 4:30 PM Salary: We are seeking someone qualified at a III level (Range 63: $84,304 – $101,918), but may modify the position to a II (Range 58: ($74,877 – $90,522) if need be. Job Type: Special Duty Assignment Location: 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104 Department: Department of Transportation Description: This special duty assignment this is a 6 month position to backfill during parental leave and is open to all King County career service employees. This position will coordinate management for the Metro Transit Divisions’ sustainability program and be instrumental in moving forward the 2017 work program. The position provides… Read More

Featured Job: Senior Performance and Strategy Analyst

Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/15/17 11:59 PM Salary: $4,147.00 – $5,644.60 Semi-Monthly, $99,528.00 – $135,470.40 Annually Job Type: Appointed Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: King County Executive – Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget Description: The Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB)  is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Performance and Strategy Analyst who will bring a high level of skill, passion, and persistence for excellence in the development, analysis, use, and reporting of performance metrics. This position serves as the county’s senior technical resource on organizational performance measurement, benchmarking, public performance… Read More

Featured Job: Administrative Specialist III 

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 03/13/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $22.94 – $29.08 Hourly Job Type: Career Service Location: Chinook Building, Downtown Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Administrative Services Description: This Administrative Specialist III (AS III) position supports the BSK Implementation Team which includes the Communities of Opportunity (COO) staff team. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment, leading and managing complex administrative projects that involve multiple tasks and partners. The Administrative Specialist III reports to the Communities of Opportunity Initiative Director within Public Health’s Office of the Director. Learn more about this position  or view all available jobs .

Featured Job: Communications Specialist IV

Closing Date/Time: Sun. 04/02/17 11:59 PM Salary: $38.71 – $49.07 Hourly, $80,516.80 – $102,065.60 Annually Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: King County Courthouse – 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description: This position will lead the planning, development and implementation of communications initiatives and public relations projects for the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. The successful candidate will advise the Director on the most effective way to inform internal and external audiences about how the Department achieves its mission. Learn more about this position  or view all available jobs .

Featured Job: Project Program Manager IV 

Closing Date/Time:  Wed. 02/22/17 11:59 PM Salary:  $90,521.60 – $114,753.60 Annually Job Type:  Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location:  King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department:  Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Water and Land Resources Division Description: This senior level, limited supervision position provides an exciting opportunity to help extend King County’s long legacy of preserving the natural and working resource landscape.  The position will serve as the lead staff for the interjurisdictional Conservation Futures Tax grant process.  The position will also serve as a team member… Read More

Claims and Public Records Coordinator

Closing Date/Time: Sun. 03/26/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $34.33 – $43.52 Hourly, $71,406.40 – $90,521.60 Annually Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: King County Correctional Facility – 500 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description:  The Claims and Public Records Coordinator selected for this position will be responsible for splitting their time between investigating inmate property loss claims and handling Public Records Act responses.  Both bodies of work require high level organizational skills and attention to detail.  Candidates should have strong written and oral communications… Read More

Featured Job: Oracle Applications Developer – Senior

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 02/13/17 4:30 PM Salary: $40.53 – $51.38 Hourly, $84,302.40 – $106,870.40 Annually Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: King County Information Technology (KCIT) is looking for a Senior Application Developer to play a vital role in the success of numerous King County agencies by supporting multiple applications/systems and critical and complex development projects. Responsible for the full software development lifecycle, this developer will recognize the best solutions for organizing, integrating… Read More

Featured Job: Rail Electro-Mechanic

Closing Date/Time: Sun. 03/19/17 11:59 PM Salary: $25.23 – $36.04 Hourly Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: Operations & Maintenance Facility – 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry…. Read More