Cowlitz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel and individuals who are the best match the position(s), to provide equal opportunity and non-discrimination extends to all employment related matters, including hiring, layoffs promotion, transfer, work assignments, pay and benefits, discipline, training and other conditions of employment. Any form of discrimination based on age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification: Provided, that the prohibition against discrimination because of such disability shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular work involved. Cowlitz County is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, harassment and intimidation based on any status protected herein.

Click on the position announcement or job description for additional job information or email the Office of Administrative Services/Personnel Department.  Announcements are in Acrobat Reader (free) format (.pdf). 

To Apply:   Download the Application For Employment (.PDF).  Please also Download the Applicant Data Record Supplemental Form (.PDF) and attach it to your application.  

Cowlitz County only accepts applications for positions that are currently open.  Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, applicants may submit employment applications and required documents in person, via mail or fax.  We do not accept emailed documents.

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Closing Date

Clerical Exam:   The clerical exam will be given to all applicants who have not passed the exam and whose last name begins with A – L  on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 5:15 pm and to all applicants whose last name begins with M – Z on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 5:15 pm.  The examination will take place at the Cowlitz County Administration Building, 207 Fourth Ave., N., Kelso, WA 98626, in the General Meeting Room located on the third floor. No admission after 5:15 p.m.