Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission Vacancies
Do you have an interest or background in the fire service or law enforcement? Are you interested in the conditions of employment of City police and fire personnel? Consider applying to join the Civil Service Commission! This five-member commission oversees the hiring and disciplining of City police and fire personnel, and the City is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies with terms ending December 31, 2029 and December 31, 2031.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Be a registered voter in King County,
- Have lived in Kirkland for two years prior to appointment; and
- Be at least 18 years of age
If you’re interested and want to learn more, here is a link to the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.
About
The Civil Service Commission makes rules to implement the civil service system, authorizes the conduct and grading of civil services tests, investigates complaints about the enforcement of the civil service system, conducts hearings regarding discipline of civil service employees, and assures that employees are selected or promoted from lists maintained by the Commission.
All board and commissions hold regular public meetings and are non-salaried. The Civil Service Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00 PM.
The Civil Service Commission is unique from other City of Kirkland Boards and Commissions as the appointment to the Commission is made by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council. The interview process will include the City Manger and other City Manager’s Office Staff.
Learn More
For further information about the Civil Service Commission, visit the Civil Service Commission’s webpage or contact Lauren Knox, Civil Service Commission Secretary, at (425) 587-4030 or lknox@kirklandwa.gov.
Application and Interview Process
Applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s Office, via online submission through the City’s application portal, or may be mailed to Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland WA 98033. Applications are due by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Printed applications are available by mail or pick up at City Hall by calling (425) 587-3327. If you have questions or need assistance on this application, please contact Juliana da Cruz in the City Manager’s Office at jdacruz@kirklandwa.gov, or the number above.
Unlike other boards and commissions, the appointment to the Civil Service Commission is made by the City Manager and presented to the City Council for confirmation.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ Individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The City Council adopted a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics which all appointed Board and Commission members are asked to sign.