HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-AT WILL

HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-AT WILL

Salary

$138,956.67 - $177,770.45 Annually

Location

Public Works, Human Resources and Human Services, 507 Austin Dr, Port Orchard, WA

Job Type

Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Department

Administrative Services

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON

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OVERVIEW

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking leader passionate about strengthening human services and building effective community partnerships?

Kitsap County is seeking a Human Services Assistant Director who will shape the future of essential programs that support individuals, families, and systems across our region. This is a rare opportunity to influence countywide strategy while advancing coordinated, compassionate, and accountable human services.

As the next Human Services Assistant Director, you will:

• Lead strategic planning and direction for the Human Services Department, guiding both short- and long-term initiatives that address complex community needs. You will serve as the primary liaison to the Kitsap County Jail, law enforcement agencies, the courts, and criminal justice partners-helping connect behavioral health, justice-involved services, and hospital systems in a seamless, humane continuum of care.
• You will oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, including grants, special revenue funds, and general fund resources, ensuring strong financial stewardship across multiple divisions. Working with State and Federal partners, internal sub-divisions, and contracted providers, you will analyze emerging issues, develop strategies, and implement solutions that improve service delivery countywide.
• In this leadership role, you will guide the development, implementation, and oversight of human service programs spanning behavioral health, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, children and youth services, pre-trial services, affordable housing investments, veterans services, the Kitsap Recovery Center, and the 1/10th of 1% behavioral health tax programs. You will ensure programs meet community needs, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and operate with transparency and accountability.
• You will also facilitate collaboration among multi-agency stakeholders, support advisory boards and commissions, provide policy direction, guide staff and management teams, and lead process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and system responsiveness.

What You Will Bring (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in a relevant discipline, including:

• At least eight years of administrative experience within Human Services.

• At least five years of professional and administrative experience managing human services programs, grants, and contracts.

• At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience at a senior level.

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership, managing complex budgets, and working collaboratively with cross-sector partners.

Please note: Relevant professional experience may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with County Government Contracting processes.

• Experience with State and Federal grant oversight and monitoring.

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Assistant%20Director%20Human%20Services.pdf

For more information about: Human Services Main

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Who May Apply: 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 exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

This posting may be used to fill future openings.

Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:

Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)

Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette

Vision - VSP

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)

Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability

Voya Voluntary Insurance

Transportation incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Wellness program

Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employees hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the countys website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.

• Voluntary benefit options also available at the employees expense

Retirement:

Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays

11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave

New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)

Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)

Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave

All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

• Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated*

Current County Employees

If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditors Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

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(REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• YES
• NO

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(REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application. (Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)

• YES
• NO

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Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select the one option that best describes your education and experience.

• I hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Services or a closely related field, and I have 10 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including: - At least 8 years of administrative experience within Human Services or a related field - At least 5 years of professional and administrative experience managing human services programs, grants, and contracts - At least 3 years of senior-level managerial or supervisory experience
• I hold an associate degree in Human Services or a closely related field, and I have 12 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including: - At least 8 years of administrative experience within Human Services or a related field - At least 5 years of professional and administrative experience managing human services programs, grants, and contracts - At least 3 years of senior-level managerial or supervisory experience
• I do not hold a qualifying degree, but I have 14 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including: - At least 8 years of administrative experience within Human Services or a related field - At least 5 years of professional and administrative experience managing human services programs, grants, and contracts - At least 3 years of senior-level managerial or supervisory experience
• I do not meet the qualifications for this position.

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Please describe your experience managing human services programs, grants, and contracts. In your response, include: • The types of programs you managed • The size and scope of the state/federal grants and government contracts • Your responsibilities (e.g., compliance, reporting, budgeting, monitoring, procurement) • The populations served • Key accomplishments or outcomes If no experience, list NA

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Please describe your supervisory and management experience. In your response, include: • The number of years you have served in a supervisory or managerial role • The number and types of staff you supervised (e.g., direct reports, indirect reports, professional, administrative, contracted staff) • Your responsibilities (e.g., hiring, training, performance evaluations, corrective action, workload management, staff development) • Experience managing teams at a senior or strategic level • Key accomplishments or improvements you led If no experience, list NA

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Please describe your experience managing budgets. In your response, include: • The types of budgets you have managed (program, department, grant-funded, multi-year, etc.) • The size and complexity of the budgets (dollar amounts, number of funding sources) • Your responsibilities (budget development, forecasting, monitoring, compliance, reallocations, reporting) • Experience with government or grant-related budgeting requirements • Key results, improvements, or cost-saving measures you achieved If no experience, list NA.

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Employer Kitsap County

Address 614 Division St, MS#23A

Port Orchard, Washington, 98366

Phone 360.337.7185

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap