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About the Department of Local Services

We serve as the “city hall” for some 250,000 residents in unincorporated parts of King County. These include Skyway, White Center, the Snoqualmie Valley, greater Maple Valley, the Enumclaw Plateau, and Vashon Island—all told, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island.

We have about 550 employees across our Road Services and Permitting divisions and our various community programs.

Come work with us!

Would you like to serve the residents of unincorporated King County? We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Current job openings

Department of Local Services

Community Service Areas

Road Services Division

Permitting Division

Subarea Planning

Director’s Office programs

Vision and mission

Local Services vision statement

Unincorporated King County thrives with well-served communities where residents feel empowered, heard, and supported by responsive local government services that enhance well-being and quality of life. 

Local Services mission statement

King County Local Services works to promote the well-being of residents and communities in unincorporated King County by seeking to understand their needs and delivering responsive local government services. 

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