King County Metro Transit is seeking a Project Program Manager III in the Capital Division to help identify, develop, and execute the agencies conversion to a zero emissions fleet. This role will lead development of on-route/layover charging installations as well as the conversion of Metro’s existing transit bases to charging depots for the revenue bus fleet. Candidates for this roll with have extensive experience translating visionary objectives into strategic and tactical plans and then further developing those plans into individual capital project.
Who may apply and position information:
We are accepting applications from all qualified candidates. This recruitment will be used to fill 1 (one) career service vacancy. This recruitment may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future career service, term-limited-temporary or special duty assignment vacancies in this classification within this section. The eligibility pool is valid for up to 6 months, or until exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the PPM III, you will also:
Minimum Qualifications:
Ready to Apply?
Complete an online application and answer the supplemental questionnaire. You are also required to attach a resume.
NOTE: Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving etc.
Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
Selection Process
The online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and resume will be evaluated for qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a test and one or more panel interviews. Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed reference checks.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional and national leader in getting people to work quickly, reducing commuter stress, addressing climate change and improving urban air quality through sustainable transportation strategies, and by providing comfortable, effective and equitable regional mobility services for commuters, residents, and visitors of King County, Washington.
Competitive Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region) and access to the building gym, with lockers, showers, and bike room. We offer a benefits package that includes a medical, dental and vision benefits plan with employer-paid premiums for the whole family and domestic partner, generous vacation, sick holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan).
Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. A typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically.
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. It is possible that the work will be primarily performed remotely on an ongoing basis after July 5, 2021.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
Union Membership: This position is represented by PROTEC17 bargaining unit
Class Code: 2441300 Project/Program Manager III
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Angela Alcaraz, HR Analyst, 206-263-2466, aalcaraz@kingcounty.gov
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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