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FINANCE DEPARTMENT – ACCOUNTING CLERK

The Accounting Clerk performs a variety of duties related to the accounts payable functions of the City.  Please click the following link to view the job description: Accounting Clerk Job Descriptionopens PDF file

Hours:  The position is full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Compensation:  The starting salary is $27.44 – $29.11 per hour depending on experience.  The salary range is $27.44 – $31.81.

Benefits:  Employees receive 8 hours per month of vacation accrual (increases in 3rd year), 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year, and 11 paid holidays.  After six months of employment, employees receive one floating holiday and after one year, two personal leave days are provided.  Employees also receive an additional 1% longevity pay after five years (longevity increases every five years thereafter with a 6% cap).  This position is eligible for retirement benefits with the State of Washington’s PERS system.  The City pays 95% of medical and vision premiums and 100% of dental insurance premiums.  The employees’ portion is $75.68 per month for full-family health insurance coverage.  There is also an excellent retiree medical plan available for qualified employees.  Additionally, the City and employees contribute to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) that can be used for out-of-pocket health expenses.  There is a $30,000 life insurance policy paid for by the City.

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an Employment Applicationopens PDF file , Resume and Letter of Interest to:  City of Poulsbo, Attn:  Human Resources, 200 NE Moe St, Poulsbo, WA  98370 or via e-mail to humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com create new email.

First review of applications is Thursday, June 30. 

There are two components to this process, testing and an in-person interview.  Testing will be held on July 15 and interviews on July 21.

Finalist(s) will be required to complete a Criminal History Background Check.

Contact information:  Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.comcreate new email or 360-394-9705.

The City of Poulsbo is seeking applications for an experienced police officer to become a member of the Poulsbo Department.  Please click the following link to view the job duties in the Police Officer opens in a new windowJob Description. opens PDF file   We are fully staffed at this time though we encourage candidates to apply in the event we receive additional funding for a new position or a position opens up through attrition.

Hours and Compensation:  The position is full-time and most shifts work four 10 hour days.  The starting salary is $41.80 – $45.67 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:  Employees receive 8 hours per month of vacation accrual (increases in 3rd year), 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year, and a holiday bank.  After six months of employment, employees receive one floating holiday and after one year, two personal leave days are provided.  Employees also receive an additional 1.25% longevity pay after five years (longevity increases every five years thereafter with a 5.75% cap).  Educational incentive pay includes a 2% premium for 90 credit hours or an AA degree, a 4% premium for a Bachelor’s degree and a 6% premium for a Master’s degree.  This position is eligible for retirement benefits with the State of Washington’s LEOFF system.  The City pays 95% of medical and vision premiums and 100% of dental insurance premiums.  The employees’ portion is $75.68 per month for full-family medical, vision and dental insurance coverage.  Additionally, the City contributes $200.00 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA_VEBA) that can be used for out-of-pocket health expenses.  There is a $45,000 life insurance policy paid for by the City.

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an Employment Application,opens PDF file Resume and Letter of Interest to:  City of Poulsbo, Attn:  Human Resources, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo, WA  98370 or via e-mail to dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.comcreate new email.  The position is open until filled.

Contract information:  Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, opens in a new windowdkingery@cityofpoulsbo.comcreate new email or 360-394-9705.

The City utilizes Public Safety Testing (PST) to conduct the initial screening for entry-level candidates.  Test scores are downloaded from PST’s website only at the time of a hiring process and candidates will be contacted at that time.  Currently, we have two open positions.  opens in a new windowClick here to learn more.