Employment Opportunities

City Council Seeks Applicants for Vacancy Appointment to Position 3

The vacancy appointment process is now open.

Castle Rock City Councilmember John Whalen resigned Position 3 on City Council effective July 9, 2025. State law provides that City Council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant position within 90 days. Due date for applications is Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Interested applicants will also want to file at the Cowlitz County Elections Office during the Special Candidate Filing, which is open from August 11-13, 2025. Winner of the election will be sworn in and assume the position – this may or may not be the same person appointed by City Council.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be appointed to the Castle Rock City Council, candidates:

• Must have continuously resided within the Castle Rock city limits for a minimum of one year prior to appointment to the Council; and
• Must be a registered voter in Cowlitz County, City of Castle Rock.

If interested, and you meet the requirements above, please complete the Application for Appointment. See the Posting Notice and Application for Appointment for further information, including how to submit your completed application.

• Application for Appointment
• Posting Notice: City Council Position No. 3 - Vacancy

Temporary Part-Time Position (Summer Help)

Resumes are currently being accepted for a Public Works Department temporary part-time position (summer help) until the positions are filled.

• Job Posting and How to Apply

Job announcements will be posted here as they become available.