Human Resources
Human Resources Department coordinates services and programs which assist City Departments in developing and maintaining a qualified, effective and diverse workforce and provides employment-related services to the City’s employees and to job applicants.
Working with the City of Poulsbo
The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
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Please review our current employment opportunities. All advertised positions are accepting applications.
Applicant Information
Applications for employment with the City of Poulsbo are accepted when a vacancy arises and only during the recruitment period advertised. Resumes or letters of interest which are not accompanied by an application will not be considered. Answers to supplemental questions may be required as specified in the job advertisement.
To be considered, your completed application must be received by the closing date specified in the job advertisement, unless otherwise indicated. If a position is open until filled, applications submitted after any priority application date may not be reviewed. Please read and follow the application instructions. The quality and completeness of your application will determine whether or not you are considered for employment. We welcome attachments to your application. Please know, however, that attachments are not visible to the initial review team. The completeness of your application is a factor in determining which candidates advance to the next phase of our recruitment process.
Testing
Applicants may be tested to measure their ability to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying. Tests that measure an applicant’s knowledge, skills, physical abilities, and/or medical conditions may be required. A drug screen is required for all safety-sensitive positions. Scores from these tests determine whether a candidate continues in the selection process.
Communication
Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email. All applicants who are interviewed will be notified of the results of the interview by email if not selected for an additional interview or hire. Applicants who are not selected for interviews will be notified by email.
Special Accommodations
Please provide the city with a 72-hour advance notice if you need special accommodation during the interview process. It is the city’s intent to reasonably accommodate all applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Poulsbo is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
ADA (AMERICAN WITH DISABILITITES ACT) NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public entities having responsibility for, or authority over: facilities, streets, roads, sidewalks and/or other areas meant for public use develop a Transition Plan to make their facilities meet accessibility standards. To read more about the ADA, please visit: https://www.ada.gov/ada_intro.htm. Both the Self-Evaluation and the Transition Plan are required elements of the federally mandated ADA Title II, which requires that government agencies provide equal access to programs and services they offer. While the ADA applies to all aspects of government services, this Plan focuses exclusively on the public right-of-way which includes sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings and pedestrian push buttons. The Self-Evaluation will inform the development of a transition plan to prioritize and schedule the removal of barriers identified during the self- evaluation process.
If you wish to file a grievance against the City alleging disability discrimination, then you must comply with the following procedure. Please consult our Grievance Procedure document and submit your grievance in writing to the Human Resource Department.
City Grievance Procedure Document
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The City of Poulsbo assures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex in provisions of benefits and services resulting from programs and activities. For more information please visit the City of Poulsbo Title VI Program or contact the City of Poulsbo Title VI Coordinator at 360-779-3901.
Employee Resources
Risk Management
The Risk Management Department is dedicated to protecting the assets and resources of the City of Poulsbo and to collaborate with staff to help them meet their goals thereby minimizing the probability, occurrence and impact of losses to the City of Poulsbo. The Risk Manager is responsible for assessment of risk exposure, lawsuits and claim for damages filed against the city, contract compliance, the City’s Insurance (Washington Cities Insurance Authority) delegate and complaints.
Claim for Damages
To present a claim for damages against the City of Poulsbo, please complete a Claim for Damages form. The completed claim form must be filed with the Risk Manager, located at 200 NE Moe St., 3rd floor, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Code Enforcement and Complaints
Please visit the Code Enforcement webpage for information on submitting a complaint.
Union Contracts
Poulsbo Police Officers Association Contracts
- Poulsbo Police Officers Association (2025-2027)
- Poulsbo Police Officers Association (2022-2024)
- Poulsbo Police Retention Incentives (2022 -2024)
- Poulsbo Police Officers Association (2019 – 2021)
- Poulsbo Police Officers Association (2016-2018)
Teamsters Union Contracts
Contact Information:
Kameil Borders,
HR Director
200 NE Moe Street
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone: 360-394-9705
EMAIL