Pierce County

Are you passionate about engineering and making a positive impact on your community? Pierce County Planning and Public works is offering an incredible job opportunity that might just be the perfect fit for you! 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿: Are you someone who loves diving deep into the world of electrical systems? Pierce County is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality of life for our community. Plus, you'll have the chance to collaborate with a talented group of professionals and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role is not just a job, but a chance to be part of something bigger—a community-focused organization committed to innovation and excellence. Pierce County values diversity, creativity, and dedication, making it an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: Visit the links below to learn more and submit your application: https://bit.ly/45HW0L9

Are you a numbers person? Pierce County's Community Development Corporation (CDC) is looking for an accountant or someone with accounting experience to serve on their board! The CDC Board is a decision-making body that approves business and housing loans, policies and procedures, and other financial transactions for the county. Applications are due by August 15. 📆 Visit www.PierceCountyWA.gov/CDC to learn more and apply!

July is Disability Pride Month! One in 10 people who live in Pierce County have a disability. Let's take this month to learn, understand, and appreciate the barriers our community members with disabilities face. In the latest Human Services blog, Program Specialist Kris Dowling reflects on the importance of recognizing Disability Pride Month and the 21-Day Disability Equity Habit Building Challenge: https://lnkd.in/gfx9jBx6. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable community. 💪💜

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is looking for seasoned engineers who want to make a positive impact on our regional traffic and electrical infrastructures. Join us and apply today! Electrical Engineer: https://bit.ly/45HW0L9 Associate Traffic Engineer: https://bit.ly/3WjsTe7

We're thrilled to announce that Pierce County has been awarded $1.8 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) grant. 🏠 These funds will be used for rebates and incentive programs for home electrification such as high efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, and necessary electrical panel upgrades. 🔌 Learn more about this opportunity by visiting https://bit.ly/3xOsIOl. The HEAR grant is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

Make local connections, learn from local experts. 🤝 Join the Pierce County Community Navigators at the Thriving Together event this Thursday, July 11 at The INN at Gig Harbor! Connect with fellow small business owners, gain insights from industry experts, and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow together. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/guNSZDJf.

It takes dedication and effort to address homelessness in our community. Pierce County is proud to announce over $17 million has been awarded to fund programs that help our neighbors experiencing homelessness. These services include street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing. Learn more about these funding awards and programs by visiting https://bit.ly/3L82tFN.

Are you ready to shape the future of one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing counties in Washington? Join Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works (PPW) Department as the Long Range Planning Division Manager and lead the charge in regional and local planning efforts that make a tangible impact on our diverse communities and natural areas. In this role you will: ▪️ Act on behalf of the Department Director for Comprehensive Plan development, shoreline management, and regional growth strategy. ▪️ Serve as the County’s subject matter expert on growth management and regional planning. ▪️ Coordinate with tribes, state agencies, regional bodies, cities, towns, adjacent counties, and internal stakeholders regarding comprehensive land use planning, annexation, urban growth area boundaries, and other planning issues of regional significance. ▪️ Evaluate and improve policies and outreach programs to advance responsible and equitable growth. ▪️ Oversee boards and commissions, ensuring compliance with public meeting requirements. ▪️ Develop and review County regulations, ordinances, and resolutions. ▪️ Oversee the development of division’s budget, grant proposals; administer and allocate funds within assigned cost centers. Apply Now https://lnkd.in/gvJdtjXF. View all open job opportunities at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs.

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is looking for an action oriented leader with great project management skills to oversee our regional and long range planning efforts. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gV6qWEzf. View all open job opportunities at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs.

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 Pierce County Human Services is requesting proposals from nonprofit organizations to organize and distribute nutritious food and meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Pierce County. 🥑 Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024. 📆 Learn more about this funding opportunity by visiting https://bit.ly/45Qdfdc