Kent County

County Police Cadet

High school graduation or equivalent; enrolled in college/university; 18+ at hire; valid Michigan driver's license; computer literate; good communication; ability to prepare reports; Spanish beneficial.

Weatherization & Housing Specialist II

High school diploma or GED plus specialized training; 2+ years in building inspections or trades; required certifications/training within 6–18 months; valid MI driver license; ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Animal Shelter Technician

Part-time animal care technician with high school diploma and 2+ years combined animal care and clerical experience; ability to lift up to 60 lbs; basic computer skills; bilingual preferred.

Senior Center Specialist (Bilingual – Part Time)

Senior Center Specialist

High school diploma and 1 year of experience with at-risk/vulnerable populations; fluent in Spanish and English; associate degree preferred.

Cook I

Part-time cook requiring high school, recipe literacy, basic math; ServSafe certification within 9 months; large-scale cooking experience preferred.

Landbase Administration Technician I

High school diploma or GED; knowledge of real property documents and landbase records; familiarity with Michigan property statutes; strong attention to detail; good customer service and communication.

Criminal Division - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

JD or Bachelor of Law; admission to the Michigan State Bar; 0-3 years for Attorney I, 3+ years for Attorney II; strong legal research, courtroom practices, and computer literacy.

Public Health Nurse - Personal Health Services

Public Health Nurse

Registered Nurse with Michigan license; NLN-accredited nursing program graduate; HIV/STI care experience preferred; HIV certification preferred; valid Michigan driver’s license; bilingual candidates preferred; HIPAA-compliant care.

Shelter Veterinarian

DVM/VMD plus 1 year clinical or shelter experience; preferred supervisory experience; licenses: MI veterinary license, DEA, MI Veterinary Controlled Substance license, valid MI driver’s license.

Seasonal Parks Worker I

Parks Worker

Driver's license required; able to follow simple instructions; basic math; operate equipment; grounds maintenance knowledge; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Title	Location	Date
County Police Cadet Temporary · $35K/yr Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Weatherization & Housing Specialist II Full Time · $60K-$66K/yr · 2+ YOE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Animal Shelter Technician Part Time · $41K/yr · 2+ YOE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Senior Center Specialist (Bilingual – Part Time) Part Time · $40K/yr · 1+ YOE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Cook I Part Time · $41K/yr · 0+ YOE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Landbase Administration Technician I Full Time · $47K/yr Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Criminal Division - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Full Time · $80K-$97K Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Public Health Nurse - Personal Health Services Full Time · $68K-$76K/yr Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Shelter Veterinarian Full Time · $108K-$123K · 1+ YOE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Hybrid	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Hybrid	Apr 17, 2026
Seasonal Parks Worker I Temporary · $33K/yr Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026

Activities	Public health administrationLaw enforcementJudicial servicesRoad maintenanceParks and recreation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Public Administration
Name	Kent County
Employees	1,777
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Kent County Health DepartmentKent County Road CommissionKent County Department of Public Works
Tagline	Provides essential public services for Kent County residents.
Founded	1,836
Website	kentcountymi.gov

Kent County

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