Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled with weekly reviews. (Review dates: 8/11/25, 8/18/25, 8/25/25, 9/01/25)
There is one opening for Public Services Director with Yakima county. Under the direction of the Board of Yakima County Commissioners, the Public Services Director is responsible for the business and service delivery aspects of the Public Services Department (PSD). The PSD is composed of the following divisions: • Building and Fire Safety • GIS • Planning • Public Services Accounting • Public Services Administrator • Solid Waste • Utilities • Water Resources
Determines scope, direction and goals of the Department to meet policy objectives. Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts programs and strategies to meet objectives and allocate resources.
Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits -Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and twelve (12) years of work experience in a blend of professional, technical, managerial and executive level positions with a substantial emphasis in public management or the equivalent education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.
Valid WA State Driver’s license and proof of insurance, if requested.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and general employment verification.
