Job Opportunities

We are excited for your interest in job opportunities with the City of Oak Harbor. Please click on the below link to see our current job openings and to create an account to fill out applications or get notified of job openings. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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View the City of Oak Harbor employment opportunities.
*Note* Jobs no longer listed have closed.

View the City of Oak Harbor volunteer opportunities.

View the City of Oak Harbor employee benefits.

Computer Access

If you do not have a computer, the following are resources for computer and/or internet access:

Oak Harbor Library
Sno-Isle Libraries Website
1000 SE Regatta Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277-3091
Phone: 360-675-5115

Coupeville Library
Sno-Isle Libraries Website
788 NW Alexander St
Coupeville, WA 98239-0745
Phone: 360-678-4911

WorkSource Whidbey
WorkSource Website
265 NE Kettle Street, Suite 102
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Phone: 360-675-5966

General Information

  • The City of Oak Harbor only accepts applications and required materials for advertised, open positions posted via the link above.
  • The City does not accept unsolicited resumes.
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information or missing materials may disqualify you.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a current open position, please email Human Resources, call 360-279-4518 or fax your requested accommodation to 360-279-4518. If you do not require accommodation to apply for a current open position, please apply by following the directions in the online application.
  • For application support and assistance, you may contact Government Jobs at 855-524-5627 or by email.
  • After a Position Has Closed - The job announcement will be removed from the website but you will be able to log in and view your status in your applicant portal. We will contact applicants as we proceed through the process. If you have not received a phone call, email, or letter, then the process is still in the review stage. Due to the high volume of applicants, this process may take longer than expected.
  • Please visit the Employment Process FAQs for more information about the entire process.
  • The City of Oak Harbor encourages applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or any other status protected by law.

Watch these videos to learn more about working for local public government

Cities 101: Population Growth
Cities 101: Property Tax
Cities 101: Revenues and Expenses
Cities 101: Sewers
Cities 101: Streets and the city transportation system
Gov 101: Cities & Towns
Gov 101: Where does local government's money come from?
Gov 101: Where does local government's money go?

Enjoy meeting a few City of Oak Harbor employees

Public Works Week Video 2021
City Engineer Alex Warner reads Rosie Revere Story
Former Solid Waste Collector reads Trash Truck Story
Operations Foreman George Place reads Grey and the Garbage Truck Story
Operations Foreman Rick Fakkema reads Go! Go! Go! Stop! Story
Operations Foreman Rick Fakkema reads Signs in My Neighborhood Story
Solid Waste Collector Matt Butler reads I Am a Garbage Truck Story
Water Quality Specialist Rebecca VonHaden reads Hey, Water! Story

Other Employment Resources

For more employment resources in the area, view our Local Job Resources page.