Office of Public Defense Director Okanogan County is now accepting applications for the position of Public Defense Director . This is a full time exempt position with a salary of $12,500 per month and a generous benefit package including: Medical, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement, 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, sick and annual leave accruals.

OVERVIEW

Directs all legal and administrative functions of the Public Defender's Office serving indigent clients. Accountable for the efficient and effective performance of the Department and the preparation of timely and professional service/advice, analyses and reports as a basis for planning, funding and implementation of policy. This position reports to the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners or designee. Supervisory Responsibility The employee exercises independent judgment and discretion in performing the duties of Director for the Office of Public Defense. Work is reviewed through status reports and meetings with the Board of County Commissioners or designee. This position has supervisory authority in accordance with the Okanogan County Personnel Policy.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to practice law in State of Washington and must remain a member in good standing of the WSBA while holding position of Director; and five (5) years' experience in felony criminal litigation and have prior experience as lead counsel in no fewer than four adult felony trials in which the State has rested, at least one of which was submitted to a jury and at least one of which was a Class A felony. Applications will be accepted online or at the Commissioner's Office located at 123 5th Ave N., Okanogan.

WA, 98840

until Tuesday, September 15, 2026 by 5 PM. for full details and submit cover letter and resume. Please call Vicky Poole HR Analyst at 509-422-7169 or by email at vpoole@okanogancounty.gov if you have any questions. Job Details Job ID 09082026opddir Category Office of Public Defense Status Open Salary $12,917.00 per month Posted September 8, 2026 11:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled