Clerk Board; Program Specialist

Clerk Of The Board

Kitsap County is seeking a professional and experienced Clerk of the Board to provide high-level administrative, technical, and confidential support to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Administrator. This is an essential role with a significant responsibility for ensuring legal compliance, maintaining official records, and coordinating the full lifecycle of Board meetings and actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and strong desire for public service.

This position is open until filled and screened weekly. As the Clerk of the Board, you will:

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator, serving as an advisor on compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Exercise independent judgment in interpreting regulations, establishing procedures, and prioritizing work.
• Lead and coordinate work within your functional area, including projects supported by other staff.
• Maintain all Clerk of the Board functions in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and County policies.
• Support the Board and County Administrator through confidential project work, research, analysis, and preparation of official records and documentation.
• Coordinate the scheduling, preparation, and execution of all Board meetings, including agendas, supporting materials, legal notices, and minutes.
• Attend Board meetings, prepare formal minutes, maintain electronic recordings, and ensure timely filing and publication of official records.
• Draft resolutions, proclamations, notices, and correspondence on behalf of the Board and County Administration.
• Organize, secure, and maintain records with historical or legal significance; ensure proper retention, accessibility, and disposal in compliance with public records requirements.
• Manage minutes, agenda files, document center items, email retrieval, and other records necessary for public disclosure responses.
• Research and respond to public inquiries; prepare communications, notices, and materials for the Board.
• Provide executive-level administrative support to Commissioners and County Administration, ensuring accurate implementation of policies and procedures.

This is an appointed, at-will position. This position reports to the Assistant County Administrator and continued employment is at the discretion of the Board as a body.

What You Will Bring (Minimum Qualifications):

• Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution; and two years of increasingly responsible, specialized administrative experience in a public agency, governmental body, or similar regulated organization. Experience supporting executive-level staff, governing boards, or high-level committees, including preparation of official records, agendas, minutes, and related documentation; OR
• Four years of increasingly responsible, specialized administrative experience in a public agency, governmental body, or similar regulated organization. Experience supporting executive-level staff, governing boards, or high-level committees, including preparation of official records, agendas, minutes, and related documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex, confidential, and highly responsible administrative functions requiring discretion, sound judgment, and adherence to legal requirements.
• Knowledge of public meeting laws and administrative procedures, including compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Training or demonstrated knowledge of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
• Experience applying or administering the Public Records Act (PRA), including responding to records requests and managing compliant records processes.
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures (e.g., Robert's Rules of Order) and experience supporting formal public meetings.
• Experience with agenda management software (such as  or similar platforms).
• Experience working for a city or county municipality.

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This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.

'At will' and covered under the Appendix C (as amended) to Kitsap County Personnel Manual (Download PDF reader)

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum…