City Employment
Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Black Diamond. One of the goals of the Human Resources Department is to recruit, select, and retain the most qualified employees. The City provides a generous benefits package and dedication to employee work/life balance.
The City offers a warm and friendly rural, small town atmosphere with spectacular mountain views. Nestled in the foothills Black Diamond has a high quality of life for its residents. Close proximity to various recreational amenities such as Lake Sawyer and its Regional Park, Flaming Geyser State Park, and many surrounding trails reinforce the community’s tie to nature. Even more recreation opportunities are located within a short driving distance.
Positioned in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Puget Sound region, the City of Black Diamond is experiencing historic growth in both the residential and commercial sectors and there has never been a better opportunity to become a part of the BLACK DIAMOND TEAM.
Applying for Positions
To apply for any position:
PO Box 599/24301 Roberts Drive
Black Diamond, WA 98010
For information about Police Officer positions, please click here.
Current Openings
Utility Worker I (two positions)- The City of Black Diamond is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Worker I. The City has two (2) positions open. Under the direction of the Operations & Maintenance Superintendent this position performs routine manual labor tasks involving cleaning and maintenance of City parks, streets and other areas supported by the Public Works Department. Please see the full job description at the link below.
The City offers a monthly salary range of $4,223 - $5,132 (DOQ). Benefits available are: WA State Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, long-term disability, life insurance, EPA, sick leave, vacation leave, holidays; this is a Teamsters Local 117 represented position.
To be considered for this position the City must receive a completed original City of Black Diamond application packet, consisting of a completed City of Black Diamond application (link below), letter of interest, current resume that demonstrates your ability to perform the functions of this position and displays the previous experience required and any supplemental education or training information that you wish us to consider that relates to this position. These positions will remain open until filled with the first review of applications set for April 16, 2024. Please submit all application material to the City Clerk/HR Manager via email at bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.
Judicial Specialist II (Part Time) - The City is seeking applicants for the part time (20 hours per week) position of Judicial Specialist II. Under the direction of the Judge and Court Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical recordkeeping and complex court and administrative duties in support of the Municipal Court and is the intermediate-level position in the Judicial Department. Please see the below link for the full job description.
The City offers an hourly range of $24.51 - $32.68 (DOQ). Benefits available are: WA State Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, sick leave, vacation leave, holidays; this is a Teamsters Local 117 represented position.
To be considered for this position the City must receive a completed original City of Black Diamond application packet, consisting of a completed City of Black Diamond application (link below), letter of interest, current resume that demonstrates your ability to perform the functions (job description link below) of this position and displays the previous experience required and any supplemental education or training information that you wish us to consider that relates to this position. Please submit all application material to the City Clerk/HR Manager via email at bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov. Application due date is April 30, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Public Works Seasonal Worker - The City is seeking applicants for the position of Public Works Seasonal Worker. Under direction of the Operations & Maintenance Superintendent, this position performs routine manual labor tasks involving cleaning and maintenance of City parks, streets and other areas supported by the Public Works Department. Please see the below link for the full job description.
The city offers an hourly rate of $18 - $21 DOQ. There are no benefits with this position other than 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Accrued sick leave may be used after 90 days of employment. To apply you must be18 years of age.
To be considered for this position the City must receive a completed original City of Black Diamond application packet, consisting of a completed City of Black Diamond application (link below), letter of interest, current resume that demonstrates your ability to perform the functions (job description link below) of this position and displays the previous experience required and any supplemental education or training information that you wish us to consider that relates to this position. This position will remain open until filled with first review of applications set for March 28th. Please submit all application material to the City Clerk/HR Manager via email at bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.
Senior Planner - The City is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Planner. Under the direction of the Community Development Director this position performs a range of advanced professional level urban, land use and environmental planning work. Work involves activities in support of major planning projects and policy development. This work requires the application of well-developed written and analytical skills in urban design, land use, code enforcement, transportation, economic development, environmental concerns, and other subjects related to planning. Please see the below link for the full job description.
The City offers a monthly salary range of $5,895 - $7,165 (DOQ), with a comprehensive benefit package (WA State Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and EAP; this is a Teamsters Local 117 represented position.
To be considered for this position the City must receive a completed original City of Black Diamond application packet, consisting of a completed City of Black Diamond application (link below), letter of interest, current resume that demonstrates your ability to perform the functions (job description link below) of this position and displays the previous experience required and any supplemental education or training information that you wish us to consider that relates to this position. This position will remain open until filled. Please submit all application material to the City Clerk/HR Manager via email at bmartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov.
Marine Volunteer - Volunteer Opportunity with the Black Diamond Police Department. Currently the City of Black Diamond Police Department is seeking applications for our Marine Volunteer Program.This program provides assistance and support to the Black Diamond Marine Patrol Unit. You must be 18 years old to volunteer for the Police Department. To be considered the City must receive a completed original City of Black Diamond application packet, consisting of a completed City of Black Diamond application and supplemental questionnaire, sent to Commander Brian Martinez at bamartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov. For questions please contact Commander Martinez at bamartinez@blackdiamondwa.gov or by phone at (360) 851-4450.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Black Diamond is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.