King County Veterans Fellowship Program

King County offers veterans a 12-month, full-time, paid fellowship in county government, with pay set by highest military rank or education and medical, dental and vision coverage, funded by the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy.

Also called: fellowship, county jobs, employment, VSHSL, transition, internship.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

King County, WACounty

King County's Veterans Fellowship Program places veterans in a 12-month, full-time, paid, term-limited temporary position in county government, as a pipeline into county and other civilian jobs. Who. Anyone who has served on active duty or as a reservist in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or National Guard; the county asks questions about eligibility to go to [email protected]. Pay and benefits. Pay is set by highest rank held or education: in 2024, $20.10 to $25.48 an hour for E1 to E3 or a high school graduate, $22.63 to $28.69 for E4 to E6 or a bachelor's degree, and $28.69 to $36.37 for E7 to E9, an officer, or a master's degree. Positions of 30 or more hours a week get medical, dental and vision coverage for the fellow and qualifying dependents; fellows are not eligible for the retirement plans. Fellows get a learning plan, mentoring, and access to the county's Veterans and Military Affinity Group.

Thresholds

Thresholds for King County Veterans Fellowship Program
Gate	Rule
Any active or reserve service	Active duty or reserve service in any branch, including the Guard. No rating is needed.

Sources

King County, Employee programs for Veterans, Reservists, and National Guard membersOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-01.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.