• Job Description

  Req#: 5330833
  Salary: $94,071.12 - $136,248.17 Annually
  Location : Tacoma, WA
  Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26-00499
  Department: Finance and Enterprise Services
  Division: IT-Applications and Project Management
  Opening Date: 05/04/2026
  Closing Date: 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  Summary
  Why it's a great opportunity: In this exciting data engineer and ETL developer opportunity, you will provide insights to County leadership by building and optimizing the infrastructure for data capture, cleansing, and storing. You will be working both independently and as part of a collaborative team to help transform the County's ETL infrastructure and overall data governance architecture. You will use your experience in data-oriented programming languages and data visualization tools such as Pentaho, SQL, Python, R, PowerBI/Tableau, and more. Your strong background in ETL development in a modern cloud architecture environment leveraging infrastructure such as code, containerization, and code standardization will contribute highly to the County's IT goals.
  
  The Information Technology Division's 130 staff are responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the technologies that power essential public services in Pierce County. We provide diverse technology solutions including commercial applications, geographic information systems, and sophisticated custom software, supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure combining both on-premises and cloud-based platforms, and all secured by a reliable network. Our team thrives in a positive, collaborative environment combined with continual learning and development to enable our highly impactful work. Join us and be part of a division where your contributions truly make a difference.
  
  Why it's a great department: The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.
  
  Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute, challenge ideas, and continuously improve.
  How to be successful in the role: Your success will come frombeing committed to continuous learning in this highly complex and evolving area of IT. You will need to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in ETL development and data management. You will also be providing a high level of customer service working within your team and in supporting and explaining processes to others. Exploring and understanding source data as well as troubleshooting data pipelines to ensure data quality and integrity will ensure your success.
  
  Your future in this role: The IT Division has access to numerous training opportunities, which include peer, industry, vendor, and official Pierce County training as well as access to established procedures, standards, practices, and system documentation. Our training program is designed to help you develop as both a professional in your role as an IT Systems Analyst and as a Pierce County employee. Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the IT Division and Pierce County.
  
  Core daily responsibilities:
  
  • Serve as the project coordinator for major business analysis efforts functioning as liaison between business units and technology services. Consult and coordinate with departments to match user requirements with technology solutions.
  • Work with technologists, system designers, and programmers to research and determine technical solutions to enterprise applications and infrastructure; develop the plan, method, design and analysis for its execution; complete the configuration, integration and data migration; and perform the implementation of the application. Review and assess 3rd party software solutions.
  • Coordinate multiple, complex enterprise application initiatives to ensure IT architecture alignment, system integration, compliance with IT standards, and customer business needs are met.
  • Define enterprise level system requirements and analyze fit/gap, plan, and provide recommendations for system workflows, application integration, product implementation, and deliverables.
  • Work cooperatively and proactively with IT peers to establish the hardware, software, security, services, and administration for the production and test environments. Conduct the installation, implementation, administration and support for 3rd party software solutions that support countywide initiatives. Trouble-shoot problems and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct the installation, implementation, administration and support for 3rd party software solutions that support countywide initiatives. Trouble-shoot problems and recommend solutions.
  • Work with Department Business Analysts and IT peers to coordinate and create detailed project plans and schedules including risk identification to ensure the successful integration of new systems and applications.
  
  A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
  • Additional education or experience, which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute equally on a year of year basis for the recruiting requirements.
  • Four years of information technology or business analysis experience, AND
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer sciences, business/public administration or related field.
  • One year's experience in a project lead role is required.
  • A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
  
  As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
  
  Supplemental Information
  To be considered for this opportunity please:
  
  • Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
  
  This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
  
  At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
  Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
  
  We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
  
  Our benefits:
  
  Vacation (Annual Leave)
  After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
  Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
  
  Vacation Accruals:
  During years 1-3, 12 Days
  During years 4-7, 16 Days
  During years 8-13, 20 Days
  During years 14-18, 23 Days
  During years 19, 24 Days
  During years 20, 25 Days
  During years 21, 26 Days
  During years 22, 27 Days
  During years 23, 28 Days
  During years 24, 29 Days
  During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
  
  A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
  Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
  
  Military Leave:
  Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
  
  Holidays:
  Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
  New Year's Day - January 1
  Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
  President's Day - Third Monday in February
  Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
  Juneteenth - June 19
  Independence Day - July 4
  Labor Day - First Monday in September
  Veteran's Day - November 11
  Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
  Christmas Day - December 25
  
  Personal Holidays:
  Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
  
  Furlough:
  Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
  
  Sick Leave:
  Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
  
  Insurance Benefits:
  Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
  
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
  Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
  
  Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
  
  Social Security:
  All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
  ORCA Passport Program
  Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.
  Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.
  
  Miscellaneous Benefits:
  Please visit website for more information.
  
  Telework/Remote Options:
  Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
  **All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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