Departments

In This Section: Access City programs, services and activities by departmental listing.

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Normal business hours for City offices are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST, Monday thru Friday, except holidays.
For life and property emergencies call 9-1-1.

Olympia City Departments
Our employees are located in several different buildings, and we do not have a central service center.  Our new City Hall (coming in late 2009) will have a combined services area. In the meantime, contact phone numbers for City departments are listed further down on this page.

Hearing Impaired Contact with City Offices
For the hearing impaired, please call Olympia City Hall at (360) 753-8270 during normal business hours to be connected via text telephone TTY; or use the Washington State Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-833-6384.

Utility Services (Garbage/Recycling, Sewer, Stormwater, Drinking Water)
- To start or cancel service, for water disconnection, or
  to inquire about your bill.  Call 360.753.8340.
- For after hours emergency City utility service (after 5:00 p.m. and
   on weekends/holidays).  Call 360.753.8333.

Website
Contact the City's Information Systems Division in the Administrative Services Department.


Contact Information for City of Olympia Departments
Mailing Address for ALL City departments, regardless of street address:
    PO Box 1967
    Olympia, WA  98507-1967

Print a list of City office locations

NOTE:  For spam reduction purposes, we do not post City email addresses directly on this website.

Administrative Services
City Clerk
        - Domestic Partner Registry        
        - Public Records
Financial Management
        - Accounting
        - Budget (Operating and Capital)
        - Business Licensing
        - Utility Billing and Utility Service Requests
Information Technology Systems

Phone: 360.753.8325
Fax:  360.753.8165
E-Mail Olympia Administrative Services Department


City Council and Mayor
Council 24-hour message phone: 360.753.8569
Council office phone: 360.753.8447
Council office fax:  360.709.2791
E-Mail Olympia Mayor and City Council


Community Planning & Development
Community Planning, including Olympia Comprehensive Plan
Community Services
        - Code Enforcement
        - Historic Preservation
        - Housing Programs/CDBG
        - Neighborhoods
        - Urban Forestry
Permitting and Inspections
        - Building & Engineering Plans Examiners and Permitting
        - Building, Construction and Electrical Inspections
 
Phone: 360.753.8314
Fax:  360.753.8087
E-Mail Olympia Community Planning & Development Department


Executive

City Management
Community and Media Relations
        - Advisory Committee Applications
        - Community/Special Event Applications
        - Media Inquiries
Risk Management

Phone: 360.753.8447
Fax:  360.709.2791
Executive Office Staff list and phone numbers
E-Mail Olympia City Manager's Office


Fire Department

Emergency Medical Services
        - Basic and Advanced Life Support/Medic One
Emergency Disaster Planning
Fire Suppression
Fire Life Safety & Inspections

For emergencies, phone:  9-1-1
Phone: 360.753.8348 (non-emergency)
Fax:  360.753.8054
E-Mail Olympia Fire Department


Human Resources

Employee Recruitment, Training, and Benefits
Labor Relations/Labor Contract Negotiations
Workforce Diversity

Phone: 360.753.8442
Information about City Jobs: 360.753.4444, extension 8383
Link to online City of Olympia job notices
E-Mail Olympia Human Resources Department


Legal

Civil and Criminal Law Services for Olympia City Govermment
Victim's Assistance Office

Phone: 360.753.8449 
E-Mail Olympia Legal Department


Municipal Court
Court
Probation
Safe and Sober Driving Task Force

Court Services Phone: 360.753.8312
Probation Services Phone: 360.753.8263
E-Mail Olympia Municipal Court


Parks, Arts and Recreation Department
Community Enrichment
        - Arts and Events
        - Recreation
Facility Operations
        - Olympia Center
        - Percival Landing
        - Rental Requests for Olympia Parks
Land and Resource Management
        - Park Maintenance
        - Park Planning and Acquisition

Phone: 360.753.8380
Fax:  360.753.8334
E-Mail Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department


Police Department
Field Operations
        - Downtown Walking Patrol
        - Harbor Patrol
        - Investigations
        - Traffic Control
Support Services
        - Department Administrative Support
        - Municipal Jail
        - Police Records

For emergencies, phone:  9-1-1
Phone: 360.753.8300 (non-emergency)
Office Directions and Additional Contact Information
E-Mail Olympia Police Department


Public Works

Technical Services
        - Asset Management
        - Data Management
        - Records Specialists
        - Engineering
Transportation
        - Parking Services
        - Transportation Engineering/Planning
        - Transportation Demand Management Planning
        - Transportation Field Operations
                + Traffic Signals and Streetlights
                + Signs and Markings
                + Street and Road Maintenance
Waste ReSources
        - Operations
                + Garbage and Recycling Collection
                + Yard Waste 
        - Waste Reduction, Prevention and Planning
Water Resources
        - Drinking Water Operations and Planning
        - Stormwater/Wastewater Operations and Planning

Phone: 360.753.8588 
    - After hours emergency Public Works calls: 360.753.8333 (evenings, weekends, holidays only)
Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A
Directions (pdf file) to Olympia Public Works main office
E-Mail Olympia Public Works

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The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons
in employment and the delivery of services and resources.

City of Olympia, Washington
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967