About the Program! The Public Works Summer Employment Program positions are distinguished from regular Kitsap County classified positions by the temporary work assignment and training provided to the participants. The training provided for up to four summers allows participants to progress from entry level to more skilled duties and responsibilities, depending upon assignment, years of participation and training progress. Work is performed under immediate supervision and the participants are expected to learn tasks and to carry out assignments as directed. An evaluation completed by the worker's supervisor assists with determining eligibility to continue to return for summer employment in the following years. The summer worker is evaluated on: ability to work without constant supervision, willingness to perform assigned tasks, punctuality and dependability, self-motivation, safety habits, ability to get along with co-workers and supervisors, and contribution to the County program assigned.

What to expect:

• A first review of applications will be done in the week of February 17 and weekly afterwards. 
• Interviews will begin the week of March 10. They will be held primarily over the phone, but an opportunity to interview in-person will be on March 20th at the Kitsap County Career Fair. 
• Season: May - Sept. 30th 
• Start dates: 
  • May 5
  • May 19
  • June 2
  • June 9 
  • June 23
• The first three days of employment will include new employee orientation, driver training (if applicable) and training to obtain a flaggers certification. 

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Seasonal employees may return each summer up to four years without submitting another application. A successful job performance review from the previous summer is required.

WAGE INFORMATION: *these rates are tentative and may be adjusted *Seasonal employees in non-represented positions will be paid on wage grade N03H as follows: * Year 1: $22.04 Year 2: $23.14 Year 3: $23.72 Year 4: $24.31

*Seasonal employees in represented positions (Council) will be paid on wage grade RA3H as follows: * Year 1: $20.55 Year 2: $21.06 Year 3: $21.59 Year 4: $22.13

Required Education and Experience

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older OR 18 years old by May 9, 2025.

• Some positions require you to have a valid driver license (preferred).

  This is a seasonal position, and no benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.