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  Why we #lovewherewework!

  How we take care of our team

Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County and we take pride in offering:

1. Work/life balance - serving the community is important work, but having a life, family, and friends is too! We believe in balance, a work/life balance.
   
2. Rich benefits coverage options - to protect you and your family! View our comprehensive Benefits Guide
3. A lifetime retirement pension plan available to public employees in Washington - to build those golden years
   
4. An active wellness program that provides resources, activities, and challenges to help your mind, body, and soul
   
5. Commute Trip Reduction Program - Free parking for carpoolers, 100% subsidy for Vanpool, bus & ferry riders, and on-site vehicles for employee use. 
   

6. Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Kitsap County Employees

   Washington State offers several programs that may help eligible employees reduce or even eliminate their student loan debt.

   Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | WSAC
   Employees working full‑time for a public employer may qualify for federal loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.

   Washington Health Corps (WHC) - Washington Health Corps | WSAC
   Licensed health professionals may be eligible for loan repayment in exchange for serving in critical‑shortage areas. Programs include:
   • Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment
   • Nurse Educator Loan Repayment (NELR)​

  Life in Kitsap

Not only do we get to work in this beautiful community, but Kitsap is also a wonderful place to live! Check out 'Visit Kitsap' to learn more about the Kitsap Peninsula.