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The City of Yelm is an equal opportunity employer, with just over 50 employees.  We strive to retain a workforce dedicated to public service while maintaining a family atmosphere, which is an integral part of the Yelm community.

 

The City accepts applications for open positions.  If you would like to apply for more than one position, please submit a separate application for each.  Please review each position's requirements closely as only complete applications will be considered. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments, upon request of the Human Resources manager.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Public Services Department
Assistant Planner Temporary

The City of Yelm has an immediate opening for a Assistant Planner, Temporary (3 years).  Job Description For interested individuals please complete the City of Yelm application along with a letter of interest, and resume to:  Karen Bennett, HR Specialist, 106 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA 98597 or email to:  karenb@yelmwa.gov
Position open until filled.

Public Services Department
Building Inspector

The City of Yelm has an immediate opening for a Building Inspector.  Job Description  For interested individuals please complete the City of Yelm application along with a letter of interest, resume and proof of certifications to:  Karen Bennett, HR Specialist, 106 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA 98597 or email to: karenb@yelmwa.gov  Position open until filled.

Public Services Department
Planning & Building Manager

The City of Yelm has an immediate opening for a Planning & Building Manager.  Job Description  For interested individuals please complete the City of Yelm application along with a letter of interest, resume and proof of certifications to:  Karen Bennett, HR Specialist, 106 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA 98597 or email to: karenb@yelmwa.gov  Position open until filled.

Police Department Opportunities
Lateral Police Officer (IMMEDIATE OPENING)
The City of Yelm is seeking applications from 'Lateral Police Officer Candidates'. Lateral Police Officer Announcement and Application can be picked up in person at Yelm City Hall, or downloaded from the City Website, or requested by email.  If you have further questions, please call  City of Yelm Civil Service Examiner, Ashlee Sund, at 360-458-3835 or send an email. Please note the Lateral Policer Officer application is different than the standard City of Yelm job application.

Closing Date: Applications are accepted continuously as the positions will be open until filled. The first round of application reviews will take place with applications submitted by July 23, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.

Lateral Positions are all processed directly through the City of Yelm Civil Service Commission and all applications are made directly through the City.  Testing for a Lateral Police Officer position will consist of an oral board and Chief's interview. The City of Yelm utilizes the services of Public Safety Testing for individuals interested in pursuing a career with the Yelm Police Department as an Entry Level Officer only.  Public Safety Testing administers a written and physical test for entry level applicants.