City of Seattle

To the federal workers impacted by recent staffing changes—we see you, we appreciate you, and we encourage you to consider continuing your public service at the local level. ? Your skills, experience, and dedication to others are invaluable, and there are many opportunities for you to make a difference in local government. Whether your expertise is in public safety, policy, operations, finance, IT, communications, or community engagement, your talents are needed! ? If you or someone you know is looking for the next chapter in your public service career, we encourage you to explore opportunities with the City of Seattle or with other cities, counties, or states across the US. You can find our current job openings at https://lnkd.in/g2xxTGT. #PublicService #CityOfSeattle #NowHiring #FederalWorkers #CareerOpportunities #LocalGovernment #CommunityImpact #Hiring #JobAlert #PublicSector #JoinUs #WeAreHiring

?? We're hiring Lifeguards! ?? Looking for a great summer part-time job that pays $25.98 - $31.61 per hour? ??? Love the outdoors, fresh air, and working with people? Join the Seattle Parks and Recreation team this summer! Work in a fun, fast-paced, and community-centered environment while supporting aquatics programs across our vibrant city. Apply now and make a splash this summer! ?? https://lnkd.in/gG-iizZu #WeAreHiring #SeattleJobs #LifeguardJobs #ParksAndRecreation #SummerJobs

Did you know 88% of the electricity we provide comes from hydropower? For over a century, this renewable power source has been pivotal in powering the Seattle area's homes and businesses. Hydropower isn’t just our past, but our future too. As we transition to a more electrified world with electric vehicles and other innovative technologies, reliability matters. See how hydropower contributes to a brighter, more sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/gpGnPbs8

Last night, in collaboration with Julia C. Beabout, P.E. (贝朱琳）and the Downtown Community Council (DCC), City of Seattle's CARE Chief Amy Barden, Ed.D.,and Chief Public Safety Officer Natalie Walton-Anderson, and Brad Finegood, Dan Malone, and KC Councilwoman Teresa Mosqueda, sat on a panel before downtown residents at the Community Conversations event at the Christ our Hope (COH) Catholic Church, where these public officials and service providers shared important information about the public safety and public health work being done to fulfill Mayor Bruce Harrell's Downtown Activation Plan and provide services to people experiencing behavioral health challenges and extreme poverty (homelessness). Also, special thanks to Barb Oliver, who spoke passionately about the important work of Sound Foundations NW, which build Tiny Homes and community for many of our City and County's most vulnerable residents.

Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year Seattle?(March 14) – This morning, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and education leaders at The Children’s Center at Burke Gilman Gardens to announce nine new classrooms for the award-winning Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), adding 169 seats to the program’s roster. The city is investing up to $3 million for SPP classroom expansions the 2025-2026 school year and applications are now open for Seattle families at?seattle.gov/applySPP. https://lnkd.in/giFdjVCs

Deputy Mayor Greg Wong and Councilmember Robert Kettle gave opening remarks and read the City of Seattle’s proclamation at the 54th annual ?? Irish Proclamation Luncheon! They were joined by Deputy Mayor Josie Forde from our Sister City of Galway, along with many other dignitaries from Ireland ???? and across the city! #OIR #Galway

In honor of Women’s History month, we’re dusting off these “throwback” photos from our archives.? ? From parking enforcement officers on roller skates, to patrol and community engagement officers in the 1980s; to trailblazer Asst. Chief Noreen Skagen, who during her 30 years at SPD made a tremendous and lasting impact on the department; to our 1965 “Women’s Division,” we are so proud of these incredible people who have served our community.

On Friday, March 7th, the Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284) passed out of the Washington State Senate. We have been advocating for this bill for over five years, as it holds companies responsible for recycling the packaging and paper products they sell. This legislation is expected to reduce costs for residents’ utility bills while improving recycling access and outcomes. The bill now moves forward to the House for consideration. ?? ??? The Seattle Times Editorial Board endorsed the policy today: https://lnkd.in/gzB88Dr3 ??Learn more about this important step toward modernizing our recycling system: https://lnkd.in/gME73ia8 #RecyclingReform #Sustainability #WasteReduction #GreenPolicy #ZeroWaste #WashingtonState #Recycling #WasteManagement #Environmental

??? Exciting Opportunity Alert! Are you passionate about ensuring safe, reliable, and socially equitable transportation in Seattle? Join us at SDOT! As the Principle Transportation Planner, you will lead a variety of multi-disciplinary transportation planning and policy development projects. Here's what you'll be doing: ? Serve as a project manager for large, complex multi-disciplinary transportation planning studies. ? Develop recommendations for and advise the Department Director, Mayor, and City Council on transportation policy and planning activities. ? Develop and implement work programs for citywide and community plans in partnership with other agencies. ? Support department goals in promoting diversity, equity, and social justice. Do you have supervisory experience and superior project management skills? Are you interested in technical transportation planning? Join us at SDOT, where diversity and inclusivity are embraced. We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities. #SDOT #PrincipalTransportationPlanner #JoinOurTeam

We’d like to kick off Women’s History Month by featuring Deputy Chief Yvonne Underwood. Since starting her career at SPD in 1997, Deputy Chief Underwood has worked in Patrol, Field Training, OPA, Domestic Violence Unit, Force Investigations, and has led the Professional Standards Bureau as an Assistant Chief. Deputy Chief Underwood holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies from Ohio State University. We asked Deputy Chief Underwood to share a little more about her career and her life outside of work, here’s what she said: ? “Working for SPD is humbling, challenging and incredibly rewarding. I am proud to be a part of this organization, and even more so seeing the incoming Officers just beginning their careers with an excitement and commitment to helping people in their communities. ? Outside of my law enforcement career, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and dog, Kodak. I love to golf and travel or catch up with my 2 sons, ages 20 and 25.”