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  Req#: 5326790
  Salary: $30.53 - $38.19 Hourly
  Location : Tacoma, WA
  Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26-00446
  Department: Human Services
  Division: HS-HFS-Minor Home Repair/Weatherization
  Opening Date: 05/04/2026
  Closing Date: 5/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  2 days in the office based on business needs.
  
  Summary
  Why It's a Great Opportunity:
  
  This position is on the front line of our efforts to assist those in need of Weatherization services in Pierce County. This position is challenging and offers a wide variety of work. Every project is unique, and you'll have an opportunity in this position to provide input on how to improve the program. In this position, you will support the day-to-day management and administration of the various grants that help fund this program.
  
  The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to reduce their energy costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Pierce County Human Services provides weatherization services to qualifying low-income residents outside the city limits of Tacoma.
  
  The County provides the following Weatherization measures:
  
  • Home assessment
  • Insulation (floor, attic, duct, and walls)
  • Air sealing
  • Heat loss reduction
  • Test all gas appliances
  • Furnace repairs
  • Carbon Monoxide detectors
  • Improve indoor air quality
  • Energy conservation measures
  
  
  Learn more about the Weatherization Assistance Program
  
  Why It's a Great Department:
  
  Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope. As the county's community and human services department, we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of life-from early childhood and youth development to housing stability, behavioral health, disability support, and services for seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees. Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations, local governments, and nonprofit partners, we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion, accountability, and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed, supporting recovery and wellness, connecting people to food and transportation, or expanding access to opportunity, our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen, supported, and empowered. Together with our partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive, responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survive-but thrive.
  
  Learn more about the Human Services Department
  
  How to be Successful in the Role:
  
  You'll be successful by bringing a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and great organizational skills to the position, as you assist with the day-to-day management of the various grants that help fund our Weatherization efforts. An eye for detail and the ability to understand often complex grant reporting requirements are important. You will need to manage your time and be well-organized.
  Your Future in this Role:
  
  This is a challenging and rewarding position. The work you do will directly support the residents of Pierce County in this key role as part of the Weatherization program. In this position, you assign, disburse, and monitor grant expenditures. You will assist with monitoring project flow and expenditures of various projects and ensure we comply with grant requirements and end dates. In this position, you will also be able to make the Weatherization program and our services better for the residents of Pierce County.
  
  Core Daily Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Manage and maintain logs, charts, spreadsheets, related data and files related to the division.
  • Examine and evaluate data to determine department's eligibility for, or conformity with, contract agreements or government regulated activities. Perform ongoing monitoring of program compliance. Explain, interpret and apply complex rules and procedures having division impact.
  • Monitor budget expenditures and statistical records. Audit for compliance. Process registrations and provide payment methods for employee training, travel, and lodging arrangements. Prepare employee expense claims and resolve any issues resulting from claims.
  • Prepare and review complex reports, forms, and other records prepared by others for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with standard policies and procedures.
  
  This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
  • Additional education and experience may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year.
  • A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
  • Two or more years of progressively responsible clerical experience or administrative program support work.
  • A valid driver's license may be required when travel is required of the 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 on a case-by-case basis 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: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov 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 screens, and interviews.
  At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean 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 a 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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