Locale Yakima County is located in south central Washington near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region.  Roughly 2.5 hours from Seattle and 3 from Portland, it is situated in the fertile Yakima Valley, known for its wineries, apple orchards and hop production. The geography varies from densely timbered, mountainous terrain in the west, rolling foothills, broad valleys and arid regions to the east and fertile valleys in its central and southern parts. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Come join us! Organization This position will provide human resource services to over 900 FTE and will oversee labor relation negotiations with 17 bargaining units.