Tri-Cities governments post several jobs to start ’24. Listings offer 60K per year and up

Karlee Van De Venter
·3 min read

If you’re looking for a new job this new year, the cities and counties encompassing Tri-Cities have recently posted numerous government jobs.

There are certain advantages to working for a government agency, including some benefits and protections that are different for a government employee. You may even get additional holidays off of work.

There are listings for most skill sets and various requirements.

New Tri-Cities government job listings

▪ City of Kennewick

IT Business Analyst

  • Pay: $91,572-$122,188/year

  • Description: Provide application support, testing and training for the Bi-County Police Information Network. Responsibilities include improving processes, conducting product analysis, working with member agencies and providing technical advice.

  • Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis or related. Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a criminal background check, two years of relevant experience.

  • Deadline: Feb. 11

Temporary IT Security Analyst

  • Pay: $91,572-$122,088/year

  • Description: Full-time position, three year term. Maintain several citywide security programs while working with the IT team. Monitor progress and resolution recommendations for security issues.

  • Requirements: Two-year degree in Computer Science or related field, two years of security analysis experience, or cybersecurity certification and four years of security analysis experience. Plus knowledge of LAN theory and Microsoft systems. Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a criminal background check, security clearance.

  • Deadline: Feb. 11

▪ City of Pasco

Executive Assistant to the City Management Office

  • Pay: $86,382-$100,588

  • Description: Offer high executive-level support, streamline administrative functions and serve as a key liaison between city management, staff and stakeholders.

  • Requirements: Associate degree in Business or related field and five to seven years of advanced administrative support experience, including two years with senior-level executives

  • Deadline: Jan. 23

▪ City of Richland

Emergency Communications Dispatcher

  • Pay: $4,671-$6,201/month

  • Description: Dispatch 911 calls to emergency responders in Benton and Franklin counties

  • Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, one year of customer service experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, data entry skills, or equivalent education and experience.

  • Deadline: Feb. 18

Public Works Director

  • Pay: $149,052-$208,665/year

  • Description: Lead public works department, give reports and presentations to the city council, community groups and other stakeholders, create long range plans for the department.

  • Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration or related field, six years of experience in public works including five in a senior management role, or equivalent education and experience. Valid driver’s license.

Customer Service Representative

  • Pay: $27.01-$37.81/hour

  • Description: Assist customers in person and over the phone with administrative support work.

  • Requirements: High school diploma or GED plus one year of customer service experience. Valid driver’s license.

  • Deadline: Jan. 24

Heavy Truck Driver

  • Pay: $30.39/$34.91/hour

  • Description: Drive heavy trucks in solid waste collection work.

  • Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience operating heavy trucks, or equivalent education and experience. Class B CDL.

  • Deadline: Jan. 23

Accountant

  • Pay: $79,040-$110,656

  • Description: Perform intermediate administrative support work and accounting duties regarding the city’s general ledger. Prepare financial statements and reports.

  • Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, plus three years of experience in professional accounting, or equivalent education and experience. Valid driver’s license.

  • Deadline: Jan. 21

Parks and Recreation Coordinator

  • Pay: $68,286-$95,596

  • Description: Manage and lead seasonal operations at the George Prout Pool. Perform intermediate administrative work and coordinate community programming.

  • Requirements: Associate or technical degree in recreation of related field plus three years of experience in recreation programming and one year of experience in a leadership role, or equivalent education and experience. Valid driver’s license.

▪ Benton County

Office Assistant - Prosser

  • Pay: $3,908-$5,072

  • Description: Perform technical clerical and office tasks and provide technical servicing to the public.

  • Requirements: High school diploma or GED plus three years of clerical experience, or relevant education and experience.

  • Deadline: Jan. 25