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Employment & Benefits

Grays Harbor County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive benefits that support employee health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by position and union agreement.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

Grays Harbor County does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices. We provide equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under the law.

Employee Benefits Overview

The county offers a range of benefits for employees and their families. These may include health coverage, paid leave, retirement options, and wellness programs. Benefits vary depending on your role and employment agreement.

Representing employees in the offices and departments of the Assessor, Auditor, Central Services, Clerk, District Court, Environmental Health, Facility Services, Fair, Forestry, Public Health, Management Services, Planning & Building, Prosecutor, Juvenile Department, Treasurer, and Exempt employees.

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
  • Monthly contributions toward dependent coverage
  • Benefits vary by department and contract

Click here to download the current 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representing employees in the Road Department, Solid Waste, Equipment Rental & Revolving, and Utilities divisions.

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
  • Monthly contributions toward dependent coverage
  • Benefits vary by department and contract

Click here for the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Represents employees of the Criminal, Corrections, Support, Nurse, and Emergency Management divisions under the Sheriff.  

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Retirement and deferred compensation options
  • Incentive pays (shift, bilingual, longevity)
  • Employer-paid insurance and wellness programs

Click here for 2024-2026 Criminal Collective Bargaining Agreement

Click here for 2024-2026 Corrections Collective Bargaining Agreement

Click here for 2024-2026 Support Collective Bargaining Agreement

Click here for 2024-2026 Nurse Collective Bargaining Agreement

  • Directors and managers may have separate employment contracts
  • Benefits differ between bargaining units
  • Review collective bargaining agreements for full details

How to Learn More

Contact Human Resources page or review union agreements for detailed benefit information. You can also contact Human Resources for help understanding your benefits.

Human Resources

HR Manager
Robert Bouffard

HR-Benefits Analyst
Jennifer Watson

(360) 249-4144

100 W. Broadway Suite 33
Montesano, WA 98563

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