Pierce County

Make local connections, learn from local experts. 🤝 Join the Pierce County Community Navigators at the Thriving Together event this Thursday, July 11 at The INN at Gig Harbor! Connect with fellow small business owners, gain insights from industry experts, and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow together. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/guNSZDJf.

It takes dedication and effort to address homelessness in our community. Pierce County is proud to announce over $17 million has been awarded to fund programs that help our neighbors experiencing homelessness. These services include street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing. Learn more about these funding awards and programs by visiting https://bit.ly/3L82tFN.

Are you ready to shape the future of one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing counties in Washington? Join Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works (PPW) Department as the Long Range Planning Division Manager and lead the charge in regional and local planning efforts that make a tangible impact on our diverse communities and natural areas. In this role you will: ▪️ Act on behalf of the Department Director for Comprehensive Plan development, shoreline management, and regional growth strategy. ▪️ Serve as the County’s subject matter expert on growth management and regional planning. ▪️ Coordinate with tribes, state agencies, regional bodies, cities, towns, adjacent counties, and internal stakeholders regarding comprehensive land use planning, annexation, urban growth area boundaries, and other planning issues of regional significance. ▪️ Evaluate and improve policies and outreach programs to advance responsible and equitable growth. ▪️ Oversee boards and commissions, ensuring compliance with public meeting requirements. ▪️ Develop and review County regulations, ordinances, and resolutions. ▪️ Oversee the development of division’s budget, grant proposals; administer and allocate funds within assigned cost centers. Apply Now https://lnkd.in/gvJdtjXF. View all open job opportunities at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs.

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is looking for an action oriented leader with great project management skills to oversee our regional and long range planning efforts. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gV6qWEzf. View all open job opportunities at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs.

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 Pierce County Human Services is requesting proposals from nonprofit organizations to organize and distribute nutritious food and meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Pierce County. 🥑 Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024. 📆 Learn more about this funding opportunity by visiting https://bit.ly/45Qdfdc

⏰ Job openings closing soon, don't miss out on your chance to apply for one of these amazing opportunities to work for Pierce County Planning and Public Works. 💼 Apply today! Permit Compliance Supervisor (Building Inspection Supervisor) $44.37 - $56.82 Hourly https://bit.ly/45HW6Cv Surface Water Management Right-of-Way Agent 2 $40.20 - $51.38 Hourly https://bit.ly/45OYQ0L Electrical Engineer $116,773.45 - $151,249.38 Annually https://bit.ly/45HW0L9 Pierce County Planning and Public Works is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. We are responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road, bridge and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few! See all current job opportunities and apply now at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs.

On the latest episode of Inside Pierce County, we convinced Executive Dammeier to give us a behind the scenes look at the job of County Executive. Enjoy a glimpse into the schedule, decision making and day-to-day operations of what a County Executive does. 🎥

Be a hero, and volunteer to advocate for seniors in Pierce County. Through the Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program, we advocate for residents in nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to ensure that every resident’s voice is heard and their rights are protected. Become a part of our team and help us continue our mission of advocacy and support. Sign up today and bring a positive change to someone's life! 💛 PierceCountyWa.gov/LTCO

Pierce County Human Services is awarding over $6 million to 29 local programs to improve educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and post-secondary study. 🙌 Funding from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) will be used for educational services, facilities, and programs for children and youth that are low-income, experiencing homelessness, or are in foster care. Read the full announcement, including the full list of award recipients: bit.ly/PCHSJune2024Awards.

Coming to an affordable housing construction site near you! 🎉 If you’re as thrilled as we are about new affordable housing in Pierce County, stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon.