Employment Opportunities with the City

The City currently has the following job openings:

Records Management and Office Support Specialist (34 hours per week)

• This is a part-time (0.85 FTE / 34 hours per week / dayshift), benefit eligible, non-exempt position.
• To be considered in the first round of applicant reviews, please apply online by Monday, June 17, 2024.

Under the direction of the City Clerk, the Records Management and Office Support Specialist performs a variety of records management duties involving City files, documents and other materials and assists in the administration of the Municipal Services Department’s programs and services. This position develops and maintains records management policies/procedures and trains and assists staff on the City’s records management policies and retention practices. In addition, this role assures the proper and timely disposition of records and provides information and assistance to City staff and the public on the identification, protection, and recovery of City records.

Senior Project Manager

• This is a full-time, benefit eligible, non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Under the direction of the Project Works Director, the Senior Project Manager performs the more complex, advanced, and senior-level coordination, maintenance, management, and oversight of the delivery of assigned projects. The purpose of the position is to monitor the progress and assist in the execution of public works capital projects including planning, scheduling, coordinating, tracking, and administration; administer project from inception to completion including design, review, public input and meetings, bidding, contract management and project completion; NPDES II compliance coordinator and administration of the capital improvement plan (CIP). This position supervises the Project Manager.

Senior Planner

• This is a full-time, benefit eligible, non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner is responsible for a variety of complex and professional current or long-range planning duties including administering zoning, subdivision, shoreline, and environmental regulations; provide interpretations and assure that land use proposals comply with environmental impact requirements under SEPA and other environmental legislation; administer environmental, land use and zoning processes; develop land use policies; inform the public, land developers and others regarding code requirements; perform lead duties and provide work direction on planning projects as assigned; develop staff reports and make presentations before the Planning Commission, Tree Board, Hearing Examiner, and other public forums, as required. 

Lateral Police Officer and Entry-Level Police Officer

The City of Lake Forest Park is currently accepting lateral applications for the position of Police Officer. Lake Forest Park Police employs 20 full time commissioned Officers and 3 support staff members. Located on the north shore of Lake Washington, Lake Forest Park is a great, supportive community. With low crime rates, our police officers have the ability to make a difference for our citizens. Learn more about the Lake Forest Park Police Department here.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for a Lateral Police Officer, please visit Public Safety Testing to learn about Entry-Level testing opportunities with the LFP Police Department.

Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker position performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks within Lake Forest Park's streets, roads, storm water facilities, parks, and/or City facilities. This position assists in the oversight of the work performed by temporary/seasonal employees and volunteers doing installation, repair, new construction, program support activities, and maintenance work, or may function independently to perform tasks after receiving direction.

Because of the small size of the City staff, each employee is expected to perform a wide range of field duties as may be required from time to time. This position is eligible to earn overtime for hours worked over forty (40) per workweek and is covered under Teamsters Local 117 collective bargaining agreement.

Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Frequent evening, night and weekend work required, as well as call-out services as directed.

More information about these positions is available here.

Mark Your Calendars, the King County Wastemobile is in Bothell June 21 - 23!

Do you have Household Hazardous Waste that needs to be disposed of? The King County Wastemobile is making a stop in Bothell Friday – Sunday, June 21 - 23, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. The address is: 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

You may bring items such as antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent lights, and pesticides. To view the full list of what you can and cannot bring and learn some safety tips, visit the King County Household Hazardous Waste webpage or call the Household Hazards Line with King County at 206-296-4692.

If you cannot make it to the Wastemobile, do not dispose of your hazardous waste like cleaning products, batteries, or pesticides in the garbage or down the drain. Take your hazardous waste to the North Seattle Hazardous Waste drop-off site for safe disposal. Additional information is available at the above link.