The Personnel Board conducts hearings on appeals by employees who are members of the Pierce County Career Service. Appeals may be on a variety of Human Resource/personnel matters, including:

• methods of examination
• appointment or promotion
• suspensions
• reductions in rank or pay
• dismissal/discharge

For a detailed description of the Personnel Board and its role related to Career Service Employees, see Chapters 3.40 and 3.48 of the Administrative Guidelines for the Career Service

The Board also hears grievances in non-union matters also pertaining to the Pierce County Personnel system. The Pierce Board is scheduled to meet once monthly on the second Wednesday of each month.

• 5 members total
• 3 members from the general public appointed by the County Executive
• 2 Career Service employees elected by their peers
• Term Length: 3 years
• Maximum Terms: 2

Appointed Members
Eligible candidates must be Pierce County residents and qualified voters. Board members may live in either incorporated or unincorporated Pierce County. Ideal candidates will have a background of experience or education in Human Resources processes, Personnel Management, federal and state employment law, policies and practices, or have been involved in presenting or adjudicating grievances. The ability to render impartial and fair decisions is imperative.

To apply, download the application from the County Boards and Commissions page and contact Sue Wahlberg in the Pierce County Human Resources office at 253/798-6174. Applications are reviewed and the top candidates are recommended to the County Executive for appointment. Personnel Board members are appointed by the County Executive and are ratified by the Pierce County Council.

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Elected Members
Career Service candidates seeking to obtain nomination for placement on the election ballot must obtain the signatures of at least thirty-five Career Service employees prior to a pre-election deadline.

For nominating purposes, a Career Service employee is any regular County employee who is not on the managerial or legal pay grids ('E' or 'R' grid), not on initial probation, and who is in one of the following County departments:

Career Service Departments
Assessor-Treasurer	Family Justice Center
Assigned Counsel	Human Resources
Auditor	Human Services
Budget & Finance	Information Technology
Clerk	Medical Examiner
Communications	Parks & Recreation
Community Services	Planning and Land Services
Conflict Resolution Office	Public Works & Utilities
Emergency Management	Risk Management
Executive	Veteran's Bureau
Facilities Management