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Posted: February 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Temporary Hire Customer Billing

Pierce County

Planning and Public Works

Fresh

Location

Salary

$26.38 - $26.38

per hour

Type

Closes

March 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This temporary job involves helping with customer billing and administrative tasks in the Utility Division, such as updating accounts, handling mail, organizing files, and responding to basic inquiries.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys office work and has basic experience with data entry or clerical duties.

The role supports essential county services and offers chances for career growth within Pierce County.

Key Requirements

  • 1 year of general data entry or clerical work experience
  • Ability to perform accurate data-focused transactions and searches
  • Skills in organizing, maintaining, and retrieving files and records
  • Proficiency in preparing correspondence, proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Capability to handle routine inquiries by phone or in person and fulfill office requests
  • Submission of a resume and cover letter
  • Successful completion of a background check

Full Job Description

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Requirements

Why it's a great opportunity: In this temporary role you will support the Utility Division’s administrative functions such as customer account adjustments and maintenance, processing mail, administrative requests, and other office functions.

Your efforts will be critical to support those doing their best work for the County and its communities.

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.

PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.

The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from being reliable and accurate with data focused transactions.

Your future in this role: This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

  • Assist in specially assigned data searches to develop or recover information from non-standard sources. Assist in the compilation and evaluation of data to meet defined objectives.
  • Perform general office duties; respond to routine inquiries by telephone or person-to-person; fulfill requests for publications or office supplies.
  • Organize, maintain and retrieve information and documents from files and records.
  • Prepare a variety of routine material and correspondence from written material and recording; proofread and ensure correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization on department correspondence.

Qualifications

  • A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
  • 1 year of general data entry or clerical work.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

  • Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-piercecountywa-5247077