Working for Mercer Island
Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Mercer Island.
Just over five miles long and two miles wide, Mercer Island is a true island community consisting of high quality residential areas, preserved parks and open space, as well as miles of developed shoreline.
Incorporated in July 1960, the Island has its own sense of identity, distinct from its neighbors, Seattle and Bellevue. With a population of just over 24,000, Mercer Island has been widely recognized as one of the premier residential communities in the State of Washington.
Jobs Opportunities
To view our current job openings, please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mercerisland
Police positions have a separate application, testing, and hiring process. Click to view information about working for the Mercer Island Police Department.
How to Apply
When viewing a job opening, you can apply online by clicking "Apply" button on the job description. If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload information from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and can be used to apply for future job openings. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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General Info
The core workweek is forty (40) hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. However, most departments offer flexible work schedules, depending on the position. Some positions require weekend, evening shifts, holiday, and/or overtime.
The City of Mercer Island provides a competitive salary for all positions, based on regular market review. Salaries of employees falling under a collective bargaining agreement are adjusted according to conditions of the agreement.
Except for those employees who are under contract, all employees are "at will" employees. This means the City or the employee may terminate employment at any time. Some City positions require union membership. This requirement is indicated on the job announcement.
The City encourages career development for its employees and, when possible, seeks to promote qualified employees from within the City.
The City of Mercer Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity at all levels of our workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
If you share our mission, vision and values we’d love to hear from you! The City of Mercer Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
