Job Opportunities

Hearing Examiner- Seattle, WA

The King County Council is currently seeking a fair-minded, experienced administrative hearings professional to lead the Hearing Examiner’s Office.

The Hearing Examiner’s Office (HEO) is an independent agency within the legislative branch responsible for conducting impartial, efficient, and inclusive quasi-judicial administrative hearings in a variety of subject areas. Examples of cases include animal control, public health, and land use matters such as permitting, preliminary plat approval, and code enforcement. The HEO also provides legal and administrative support to the King County Personnel Board. To accomplish this work, the Hearing Examiner supervises a staff of three full-time employees and several pro tem Examiners.

The Hearing Examiner is appointed by the Council for a renewable term under the guidelines set forth in King County Code Section 20.22. The Hearing Examiner reports to the Chair of the King County Council, with a dotted-line relationship to the Council’s Chief of Staff.

This posting is open from May 14, 2025, to June 8, 2025. Click HERE for details!

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