The commission unanimously approved updated job descriptions for two Health Department roles, authorized an exam for a Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian/Public Health Sanitarian, and approved exceptional appointments for four positions in Parks & Recreation and the Service Department.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Kent Approves Development Coordinator Position

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved replacing the Development Engineer position with a Development Coordinator position and allowing an exceptional appointment under Rule 7.04(b).

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Police Chief Hiring Rules Changed

The commission unanimously changed the Police Chief selection rules: the City Manager's interview will count for 10% of the examination score, and outside candidates may apply. It also approved a new Police Chief eligibility list and job description, created a captain position with an employee-placement exemption, and approved new or extended eligibility lists for three Service Department positions.

1 min readMunicipal coverage