Career Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chelan County is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit without regard to age, sex, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal laws. This applies to all employment decisions and personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, and benefits are administered in conformance with state and federal statutes and regulations governing equal employment and personnel management.
Juvenile Probation Counselor - Chelan County Juvenile Court
The Chelan County Juvenile Court currently has one opening for a full-time juvenile probation counselor. Basic duties include assisting youth, families, and the court during adjudication and disposition of juvenile offender cases, brokering treatment services, and supervising youth on probation. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a bachelor’s degree, and possess excellent communication skills. Education or experience in criminal justice, adolescent development, substance abuse, or related fields a plus, as is bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency. Must have a valid Washington driver’s license. Candidates must pass a background investigation including polygraph examination. See attached job description for additional details. To Apply: Submit completed Juvenile Court Application, resume and cover letter to Chelan County Juvenile Center, 316 Washington St., Suite 202, Wenatchee, or Email: niska.morris@co.chelan.wa.us. Starting salary-$3,547.08 -$4,106.12 per month, DOE, plus Chelan County benefits package.
Return completed application with resume and cover letter by 5:00 PM Friday, May 31, 2013
Bilingual Therapist- Functional Family Therapy (FFT) - Chelan County Juvenile Court
The Chelan County Juvenile Court currently has one opening for a full-time therapist. The successful candidate will be trained to conduct an evidence-based family therapy program designed to increase communication and build on family strengths to reduce recidivism. Minimum requirements: BS or BA (preferably in counseling, social work, psychology, or related fields). Master’s degree preferred. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, be at least 21 years old, and have a valid Washington driver’s license. Successful candidate must pass a background investigation including criminal history and polygraph examination. Work hours vary and involve considerable evening and some weekend work. See attached job description for additional details. To Apply: Submit completed Juvenile Court Application, resume and cover letter to Chelan County Juvenile Court, 316 Washington St., Suite 202, Wenatchee or Email: niska.morris@co.chelan.wa.us. Starting salary-$3,547.08 -$4,106.12 per month, DOE, plus Chelan County benefits package.
Position open until filled.
Senior Planner - Chelan County Community Development
Summary: Serves as a senior level professional planner, reporting directly to the Planning Supervisor. Implements the mission of the Department in order to assure orderly growth of the County and coordination of planning efforts in Urban Growth Areas. Undertakes and coordinate professional planning services for a broad range of planning activities involving: long range comprehensive planning, drafting of development regulations, processing of discretionary and ministerial development applications, collection and analysis of geographic/socioeconomic data, and providing public information about County planning policies, regulations and activities. This is the most advanced non-supervisory professional planner position within the department. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in planning or closely related field required, Master’s degree in planning or closely related field preferred. Seven (7) years of professional planning related experience with either city or county government. Bi-lingual preferred. Click here for detailed job description. To Apply: Submit completed employment application, letter of introduction and resume via email to Sherry Meadows or mail to Chelan County Department of Community Development, 316 Washington Street, Suite #301, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
Position open until filled, first review of applications will occur on April 22nd.
Juvenile Detention Part-Time Relief Worker
Chelan County Juvenile Center is looking for a Part-Time Relief Worker. This is an on-call, hourly position that averages 20 hours per week. Duties include providing for the care, safety, and security of incarcerated juveniles. Observing and documenting youths daily behavior, as well as attending to the physical and emotional needs of youth; monitoring free time; supervise and control youth; provide security for your, staff, and the facility; perform searches; room checks, and head counts; perform janitorial duties; complete meal preparation, kitchen duties, and serve meals. Click on job title for application packet including complete job description and application. To apply send completed application, resume and cover letter to Niska Morris, Office Manager, Chelan County Juvenile Court, 316 Washington, Suite 202, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Open until filled.
On-Call Custodian - Chelan County Facilities Operations
Chelan County Facilities Operations is creating an on-call list for the position of substitute custodian to fill in as needed. Click on job title for additional details. Hours will vary, with no guarenteed hours. Salary $12.00/hour. Minimum Requirements: Successful completion of background screen. To Apply: Complete attached application and send along with cover letter and resume to karen.s.babst@co.chelan.wa.us or drop off/mail to Chelan County Facilities Operations, 350 Orondo Ave, Level 3, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
Reserve Deputy
To apply as a Reserve Deputy for the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, complete the Reserve Deputy Application along with the Personal History Statement and return to Chief of Patrol Mike Harris in person or mail to: Chelan County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Chief Harris, 401 Washington Street #1, Wenatchee, WA 98801. For additional information call 509-667-6850.
**PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING WILL BE HOLDING LOCAL TESTING IN EAST WENATCHEE ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH FOR ENTRY LEVEL PATROL DEPUTIES** Go to www.publicsafetytesting.com for details.
*CHELAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS 1 LATERAL/ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY OPENING*
Chelan County Civil Service offers continuous testing for Entry Level and Lateral Field Deputy for the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.
Written and physical ability testing for entry level field deputy is done on a continuous basis through Public Safety Testing, go to www.publicsafetytesting.com for testing schedule. After completing the written and physical ability test with Public Safety Testing entry level applicants must complete the Civil Service Application prior to being eligible for oral boards. Click on Entry Level Application to complete.
Lateral Field Deputy
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Lateral Field Deputy. Starting salary is $3909-$4525/month DOE. See attached information sheet for minimum requirements and general information. To apply: review minimum requirements; review automatic disqualifiers; and complete the Personal History Statement. Email your completed Personal History Statement to Katie Batson or send to:
- Chelan County Civil Service
- 400 Douglas Street, #201
- Wenatchee, WA 98801