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This is an exceptional opportunity to be our first City Administrator! Under the direction of the Mayor, the City Administrator acts as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City for day-to-day operations.This position directs the administration of city government functions and services. The City of Poulsbo offers an excellent work environment, great benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference!  Please click to view the job description and the position profile in its entirety.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply!

Hours and Compensation: The position is full-time. The 2024 salary range for the position is $190,336 – $220,652, depending on experience.

Benefits: The City contributes 95% of the cost of medical/vision premiums and 100% of dental premiums. The employee’s cost is $81.34 per month for full family coverage. There is a $30,000 life insurance policy paid for by the City.  Employees receive 11 paid holidays, 8 hours of sick leave accrual per month, and 200 hours of vacation accruals annually. 

After six months of employment, employees receive one floating holiday; and after one year, two personal leave days are provided. Employees receive an additional 1% longevity pay after five years which increases every five years thereafter with a 6% maximum. This position is eligible for retirement benefits with the State of Washington’s PERS System. 

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an Employment Application, Letter of Interest, and Resume to City of Poulsbo Human Resources Department via e-mail to humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com (preferred), or by mail to:
City of Poulsbo
Attn:  Human Resources
200 NE Moe St.
Poulsbo, WA  98370

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This job opening will close Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Interviews will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024. Invitations will be sent by email as soon as possible after the closing date.

Finalists will be required to complete a Criminal History Background Check.

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

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The application period for our open Emergency Management Coordinator – Part Time position is closed as of Monday, October 7, 2024.

For those who have applied, interview invitations will be sent by email in the near future.

Finalists will be required to complete a Criminal History Background Check.

Contact information: Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.com and humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com or 360-394-9705.

Thank you for your interest!

The application period for our open Administrative Assistant position is closed as of Friday, September 27, 2024. 
For those who have applied, testing and interview invitations will be sent by email in the near future.

Finalists will be required to complete a Criminal History Background Check.

Contact information: Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.com (and/or) humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com or 360-394-9705.
Thank you for your interest!

The City of Poulsbo is seeking applications for an experience police officer to become a member of the Poulsbo Police Department.  We continuously accept applications though we are fully staffed at this time.  This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in a picturesque, friendly, growing community.  We hope you consider joining our team.  Please click the following link to view the job duties for the position, Police Officer Job Description.

Hours and Compensation:  The position is full-time and most shifts work four 10 hour days.  The 2024 salary range is $42.61 – $49.40 per hour depending on experience.  There is also a Lateral Hiring Bonus Program of up to $5,000.

Benefits:  The City contributes 95% of the cost of medical/vision premiums and 100% of dental premiums for full family coverage.  The employee’s total cost is $81.34 per month. The City also contributes $200 per month towards 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.

Employees receive a holiday bank, sick leave and vacation accruals per the collective bargaining agreement.  After six months of employment, employees receive one floating holiday; and after one year, two personal leave days are provided. Employees receive an additional 1.25% longevity pay after five years which increases every five years thereafter with a 5.75% maximum.  Educational incentive pay includes a 2% premium for 90 credit hours or an AA degree, 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 (LEOFF).

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an Employment Application, 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.  The position is open until filled.

Contact information:  Chief Ron Harding, rharding@cityofpoulsbo.com; or Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.com 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.   Click here to learn more.