Salary: $97,777.26 - $123,938.05 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026JA27483
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: DLS-Directors Office
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C7 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, MTD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
The Department of Local Services Director's Office is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to build, optimize, and maintain high-quality digital content and features across our external website, employee intranet, and various digital communications platforms. This role turns complex information and communications strategies into clear, accessible, user-friendly digital experiences. The successful candidate enjoys working where content, design, and technology meet, and is comfortable moving between hands-on content production, problem-solving, and supporting colleagues to improve their digital materials.

Job Duties
Applying the principles of equity and racial and social justice is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply these principles to all aspects of your work.

In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain digital content and functionality across multiple platforms, including the King County website, intranet platforms, GovDelivery, WordPress, PublicInput.com, and SharePoint.
• Translate program information, communications plans, and brand strategies into effective digital content and user-friendly online experiences.
• Apply UX best practices and data insights to create clear, engaging and user-centered designs.
• Ensure full accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) of all digital materials, guiding and participating in content remediation efforts and training others.
• Create and launch digital engagement tools, such as online applications, surveys, feedback forms, and virtual open houses.
• Implement best practices in search engine optimization, landing page optimization, and digital accessibility.
• Collaborate with communications staff members, program managers, and project managers to meet timelines and deliver high-quality digital products.
• Provide digital strategy, guidance, and technical support to colleagues, sharing knowledge proactively.
• Monitor trends and best practices in web development, user experience, accessibility, and digital communications.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and brand alignment across all digital content.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 2+ years working in a large enterprise content management system (Sitecore, WordPress, Drupal, similar)
• Hands-on production of web pages, emails, digital content, and updates across enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and content remediation
• Experience writing, editing, and structuring content for public-facing web pages and digital platforms
• Familiarity with basic HTML/CSS for content updates and troubleshooting
• Understanding of user experience principles and user-centered design
• Experience applying search engine optimization best practices
• Experience coordinating across teams on digital projects

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desirable: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat or similar
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Cross-team collaboration with communications, program staff, and project managers
• Strong organization and detail orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines

Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited for an interview the week of 7/13/2026.

WHO MAY APPLY:This position is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

FORMS AND MATERIALS: A completed King County Application is required. A resume and supplemental question responses are also required.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method:

WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work on the weekends, outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated as: Mission Critical - Employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.

Unless otherwise directed by the King County Executive, department director, or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by PROTEC17
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The employee in this position will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness and will be expected to arrive prepared and on time. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. The employee will report to work at the King Street Center (201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104). Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a King County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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Please share 1 - 3 links showcasing your work in the text box provided. This could include web pages or projects you've worked on that demonstrate your skills and expertise.
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