Employment Opportunities

POLICE DEPARTMENT

2-3 Entry or Lateral Police Officers
Salary Range $5,206 – $6,327
Plus Union Benefits

The Cle Elum Police Department is hiring 2-3 entry or lateral positions. If you are looking to live in a small-town community where a quality of life offers four seasons of tremendous recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, snow mobile and horseback riding, and all within an hour’s drive of Seattle, come visit Cle Elum and you will soon see why we are called the Heart of the Cascades.

The Cle Elum Police Department has 11 commissioned Officers, one Reserve Officer, Animal Control Officer and two Administration staff. Officers enjoy numerous benefits to include medical, dental, vision including dependents, VEBA, State LEOFF Retirement, Teamsters supplemental Pension, uniform allowance, Paid sick leave, vacation leave, 2 personal days, 11 holidays, longevity pay, and incentive pay for: Education, Bilingual, EMT, Evidence Technician, DRE, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor and Physical Fitness. The base pay is $5,206-$6,327 DOE. Medical benefits are offered after retirement at a significantly reduced rate for the employee and their spouse through the union.  Take home patrol cars are available for Officers living within a 10 mile radius of city limits. Officers belong to Teamsters Local Union #760. Patrol Officers work a 12 hr Pittman schedule that allows every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off throughout the year.

To apply submit an application and resume to Chief of Police 807 W 2^nd St Cle Elum, WA 98922, or email ralbo@cleelum.gov. If you have any questions about the position you can speak with Sgt. Rich Albo (509) 674-2991. The positions will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be 02/01/2023.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Equipment Maintenance/Mechanic
Salary Range $4,554 – 5,535 per month & On-Call Pay
PLUS, These Excellent Benefits

• 90% Paid Medical/Dental Plan including dependents
• $214 VEBA per Month
• PERS Retirement System
• $225 Safety Footwear Allowance
• Work Clothing Provided
• CDL License Renewal Reimbursement
• Longevity Incentive Pay
• Education Degree Incentive Pay
• Paid Vacation / Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Tool Stipend Available

The City of Cle Elum will be accepting applications until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday December 27, 2022, for an Equipment Maintenance/Mechanic. Please submit your resume, employment application and cover letter by this date. A CDL is required. A Position Description and Application are available online or at Cle Elum City Hall – 119 West First Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday.  The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Full Time City Planner Position

Salary Range:  $75,461 – $91,724  per year plus excellent benefits!

• 90% Paid Medical/Dental Plan including dependents
• $214 VEBA per Month
• PERS Retirement System
• Longevity Incentive Pay
• Education Degree Incentive Pay
• Paid Vacation / Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day

We are now recruiting to fill our full-time City Planning position.  The City Planning position offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate contribution while affording an opportunity to grow with the position and to help build a planning department as we transition from a small to a medium sized city. We are looking for a highly motivated person with at least four years of increasingly responsible local government planning experience, with a particular emphasis on the ability to review land use and developments applications. The proven ability to establish and implement an annual work program, set priorities, multi-task, effectively communicate orally and in writing, and work productively both individually and as a member of a team are also important considerations. While knowledge of planning laws and court decisions in Washington State is desirable, we do not want to discourage those with municipal planning experience in other states from applying.

A copy of the job description is available HERE. We encourage you to go online to learn more about the natural beauty of our region, our proud history, the many recreational opportunities, and our close proximity to both the Seattle urban area and Eastern Washington.

Please submit an application (see link below) and resume, to Cle Elum City Hall at 119 W First Street, Cle Elum, WA  98922; or call City Hall at (509) 674-2262. This position will remain open until filled.

 

 

The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.