Human Resources Coordinator
 Town of Steilacoom | |
 United States, Washington, Steilacoom | |
 Jul 30, 2025 | |
Human Resources CoordinatorWages/Hours: $43.19 - $50.53/Hr. (2025 Pay Plan) 40 hours per week Date Posted: July 28, 2025 Closing: August 19, 2025 (Applications must be received by 4: 30 p.m.) The picturesque Town of Steilacoom (population approx. 6,800) is situated on the Puget Sound. The Town is seeking an experienced, highly resourceful, and well-informed human resources professional. The Human Resources Coordinator reports to the Town Administrator and is solely responsible for the functions of the Town’s HR department (approx. 33 FT and 12 PT employees). The position presents varied opportunities as the Human Resources Coordinator also serves as the Town’s Civil Service Secretary, ADA Coordinator, and Title VI Coordinator. Basic Function: The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for guiding/managing the delivery of town-wide human resources services through administration of human resources policies, programs, and practices. The incumbent coordinates activities with other departments, bargaining units, and outside agencies. The HR Coordinator prepares, recommends, and establishes procedures for controlling personnel transactions. The incumbent is responsible for understanding/demonstrating knowledge of laws/rules/regulations/practices related to recruitment/selection (incl. exempt positions), employee relations, performance management, employee development/training, labor relations/negotiations (two bargaining units), classification/compensation, benefits, workers’ compensation, various forms of leave, drug/alcohol testing, safety, Title VI compliance, ADA compliance, and records management. Full Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1) Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field and five years of experience in public sector human resources / labor relations 2) Other combinations of experience/training equivalent to the requirements above 3) Pass background check Desired Qualifications: o Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field o Experience working with collective bargaining units o Professional HR certification Benefits: This is a full-time position offering associated benefits - Washington state retirement (PERS), medical, dental, vision, EAP, disability, long-term care, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, optional (employee funded) deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Duties may involve interacting with individuals with varying perspectives and under circumstances requiring the incumbent to exhibit diplomacy in highly stressful situations. Physical Requirements: Must be able to maneuver in an office environment. Requires clear oral/written communication to receive/provide information to the public. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to efficiently operate computers and a variety of office equipment. The incumbent experiences prolonged visual exposure to a computer monitor and is occasionally required to lift/move file boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Application Procedure: Applications are available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org/Document Center/View/330 (PC fillable) or may be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053. Submit a cover letter, your resume, and a Town of Steilacoom application (all are required) to: Town of Steilacoom Attn: Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388, FAX to (253) 588-5151, or email your cover letter, resume, and application to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us. Please note on the application the position for which you are applying. The Town of Steilacoom is an equal opportunity employer Police SergeantAre you interested in becoming a first-line supervisor? If you have five (5) years current experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in a city/county/state police agency, we would welcome your application to test for the position of Police Sergeant. There is currently one position open. Wages: $51.48 - $60.26/Hr. (2025) Date Posted: February 28, 2025 Closing: Application review will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The testing schedule will be communicated to applicants at that time. Position Description: Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, coordinates, and performs police and emergency functions related to crime prevention, public education, and training. Manages and directs activities on assigned shift, at an incident scene, or on special assignment. The incumbent reports directly to the Public Safety Director (Police Chief). Full Job Description Minimum Qualifications: (unless otherwise noted, applicants must meet minimum qualifications at time of application submission) 1. High school diploma / GED equivalent. Physical Requirements: This classification requires a variety of physical activities of varying degrees based on various work circumstances. Required physical activities during non-emergency and emergency situations include walking, standing, sitting, digital dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing. It also includes running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling both objects and people. The incumbent must have the ability to perform strenuous physical activity during emergencies, training/station maintenance, and for prolonged periods. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds and infrequently more with assistance. The employee must be able to safely drive a vehicle, accurately discharge a firearm, and be able to distinguish electronic, mechanical, human sounds, and/or operate required equipment in a safe/lawful manner for the protection/safety of the public, self, and other employees. Working Conditions: The incumbent will be inside a building/vehicle 75/80 percent of the day, and outside 20 to 25. percent of the time. The incumbent will seldom be exposed to extreme heat or cold and frequently exposed to wet/humid weather. The incumbent will have frequent exposure to loud/sustained noise/vibrations such as, but not limited to, monitoring three or more radio channels, sirens, horns, and weapon discharges. The incumbent will be exposed to medical hazards such as, but not limited to, blood and air-borne pathogens when responding to traffic accidents and various residences. The incumbent will be exposed to atmospheric hazards such as, but not limited to smoke, fires, industrial hazards, and chemicals. The incumbent may be exposed to physical/verbal circumstances requiring exercise of considerable self-control. The incumbent may be exposed to physical hazards/life threatening situations. Since the employee takes physical custody of persons, there is a chance of physical contact and confrontation. On occasion, the employee may become vulnerable to personal injury. Terms of Employment: This is a full-time position offering associated benefits. The incumbent may respond to after-hour emergencies. The incumbent may elect to be a member of Teamsters Union Local 117. The successful candidate must complete a trial period in the position. Benefits: Washington state LEOFF retirement, medical (incl. employee assistance program / EAP), dental, vision, disability, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, and optional deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans (employee funded). Application Procedures: A Town of Steilacoom Police Sergeant application is required. A fillable application for Police Sergeant (Open Competitive) may be accessed at www.townofsteilacoom.org/234/Employment under ‘Quick Links.’ Application review will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Only completed and signed applications will be accepted. All applications must be accompanied by a resume and will be screened for eligibility to participate in the examination process. Submit an application to: Town of Steilacoom, Attn: Civil Service Secretary, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388, or email to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us. Examination Procedure: In order to be placed on an eligibility list, candidates must successfully complete: Written Examination - a grade of 70% is considered passing Multi-component Examination – a grade of 70% is considered passing Chief’s Interview – Pass / Fail Failure of any component will disqualify the applicant from continuing in the process. Passing scores on the written examination and the multi-component examination will convert to a composite score and be ranked to determine register placement. Finalists from the register must pass a physical ability test (PAT), background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examinations in accordance with Steilacoom Civil Service Rule 6.20. Under this rule, Failure to pass any part of the selection process will keep/remove an applicant from the register. The testing schedule, to include date/time/location, will be communicated to applicants once the Town has a sufficient number of applications to test for the position of Police Sergeant. The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer recblid x354plhsfo9uy871869hgulo37c2hq | |