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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay

King County’s work is inspired and guided every day by what we call our True North: making this a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

Portrait of Councilmember Zahilay

Join the Zahilay team

Join the Zahilay team

We're assembling a diverse team to help shape the priorities and policies that will guide King County’s next chapter. If you’re passionate about building a government that delivers results, we invite you to apply.

If you are interested in a different position than what is posted on the job openings page, please send a cover letter and resume to transition25@kingcounty.gov.

More positions in Executive Zahilay’s administration will be posted frequently over the next few weeks, in the following areas: community relations, communications & digital media, government relations, human resources & talent, legal counsel, operations & administration, performance & accountability, policy & analysis, program & project management, rapid responders & community navigators, senior leadership, and technology & data.

Girmay Zahilay is the seventh elected King County Executive. He oversees one of the largest local governments in the country, leading more than 18,000 employees who provide services to 2.3 million residents. As the first immigrant, first refugee, and first millennial to hold the role of King County Executive, he is working to make county government more responsive to the people it serves.

As Executive, Girmay is focused on delivering his four main policy goals:

  • Breaking the Cycle: Addressing homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.

  • Building More: Expanding housing, child care, transit, and infrastructure.

  • Boots on the Ground: Making King County government more visible, connected, and community-driven.

  • Better Government: Delivering a government that is more transparent, efficient, and accountable.

Offices and commissions

Economic Development

Learn about the Office of Economic Opportunity and Creative Economy.

Equity, Racial & Social Justice

Transforming systems of inequity into anti-ableist, anti-racist, and pro-equity solutions.

Performance, Strategy, Budget

Comprehensive and regional planning, management, budgeting, and performance assessment

Labor Relations

Search and view labor contracts for King County bargaining units.

Boards and Commissions

King County has about 50 active boards and commissions comprised of over 475 volunteers.

Climate

Addressing climate change in King County

Media contacts

Contact the Executive media relations staff.

Awards & accomplishments

Learn about awards given and received by King County.
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