Pierce County

In 2024, Pierce County Human Services helped make 622 affordable housing units available, with more than 3,000 additional units currently in development. This progress was made possible in part by the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act—a one-tenth of one percent sales tax approved by the Pierce County Council in 2023 to fund affordable housing and related services. Expected to generate approximately $20 million annually, this funding supports housing projects and services for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It will help build and preserve 600 to 800 affordable housing units each year, addressing the urgent need for safe, stable housing in Pierce County. Learn more about our commitment to affordable housing at PierceCountyWA.gov/AH.

Pierce County is home to innovators, changemakers, boundary-breakers, mountain-climbers, and business leaders. Teeter is proud to push the envelope with other businesses who also call this beautiful place home. 🏔️🌊 Learn more at www.PivotToPierceWA.com.

🌉 Last month, the Birth to 25 Initiative hosted the third annual Build A Bridge Convening - bringing together over 90 attendees from 45 organizations to collaborate, share insights, and envision a brighter future for youth and young adults in Pierce County. With inspiring speakers, expert panelists, and community voices, this year's event cultivated meaningful connections and celebrated the impact of the work local organizations are doing in the lives of the people they serve. Learn more about the Birth to 25 Initiative by visiting PierceCountyWA.gov/B25i.

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Software Engineer 1. If you’re a full-stack developer looking to apply your skills in meaningful, community-driven projects, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. In this role, you'll contribute to the development and support of custom software systems used across Pierce County departments and agencies. You’ll work within a collaborative, experienced team using agile methodologies to solve complex business problems, improve service delivery, and build high-quality code. Projects you may support include Planning & Land Services (PALS+), Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal (ATIP), Legal Information Network eXchange (LINX), Medicolegal Death Investigation System (MEDIS), and Workday integrations. You’ll get hands-on experience with a wide range of tools and technologies, including Angular, Grails, Groovy, Java, TypeScript, MySQL, Docker, AWS, Jenkins, Cypress, Jasmine, and more. Deepen your understanding of Pierce County’s software architecture and development standards using tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, IntelliJ, and Tempo to manage your work. This position is perfect for someone who is adaptable, technically curious, and thrives in a team environment. Your work here will directly serve your community and help build the future of digital services in Pierce County. 🌏 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gkhvg4ze.

How can we improve air quality and tackle climate change? The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency wants to hear from YOU! Attend a workshop to share your thoughts and help create a stronger Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. The Pierce County Workshop will be held on April 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clover Park Technical College. Participants receive free food and $50 for their contributions. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKfApen5.

Pierce County is more than just a beautiful place to call home - it’s also a place where startup businesses thrive. 🤝 Collaboration, partnership, and innovation are just the start of the endless possibilities. Cybertools, Inc. is proud to push the envelope alongside other businesses in Pierce County. Learn more at www.PivotToPierceWA.com.

Pierce County Human Services is now accepting proposals for $12.2 million in funding to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of affordable housing in Pierce County, outside the City of Tacoma. This investment - made possible by the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act - will help create more safe, stable, and affordable homes for our community. Interested organizations must apply online by May 12 at 2 p.m. by visiting https://bit.ly/4233VRK. The sales tax from the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act has generated over $26 million since collection began in July 2023, helping fund 741 affordable units across Pierce County. Some of these units will be at Viridian Grove, a new 98-unit housing development in South Tacoma that will provide long-term affordable homes for low and very low-income households. We celebrated with partners at a groundbreaking last week and look forward to working with the community to tackle our housing crisis and ensure more families have access to stable, affordable homes.

Apply today for one of these positions or find more opportunities at PierceCountyWa.gov/Jobs Construction Engineering Manager $129,540.67 - $165,251.11 Annually https://bit.ly/4jgPHUr Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Administrator $103,906.08 - $151,302.33 Annually https://bit.ly/3QHNlBy Planning Supervisor (Planner 4) - The Office of Resilience and Climate Action $101,868.71 - $130,899.66 Annually https://bit.ly/4lbs3ud

Come and lead our service desk as an IT Service Desk Supervisor! Guide a team of talented pros responsible for providing support to over 3,500 Pierce County employees. From managing service desk performance and vendor relationships to driving process improvements, help us ensure we’re delivering top-tier IT support to keep Pierce County running smoothly. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in IT service delivery, strategic thinking and adaptability, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to customer service. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gDmXzrpM.

Pierce County is investing in solutions to combat the opioid crisis. As of May 2024, we have over $6 million in settlement funds that we anticipate going towards supporting workforce development, medical services, detox, and more. These funds come from lawsuits pursued by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office against pharmaceutical and distribution companies responsible for the opioid epidemic. With funding expected through 2034, Pierce County is working with local jurisdictions to maximize the impact of these resources. Learn more about the opioid settlement fund and our spending plan by visiting PierceCountyWA.gov/Opioids.