WHO MAY APPLY: The positions are open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for these positions must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

Teleworking Requirement 

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

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 that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.  

RECRUITER:  Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov 

The positions are working lead positions that lead a team of Project/Program Managers and/or Contract Specialists who manage King County contracts and procurements administered by the Adult Services Division. The PPM III will provide training, mentoring, and coaching; coordinate and assign work; provide performance feedback; participate in hiring recommendations; and ensure team members achieve the following:
         o  Develop subject matter expertise on program models that support veteran services, older adults and healthy aging, or vulnerable populations/resilient communities as part of the VSHSL investments
         o Negotiate and draft contracts and exhibits that reflect DCHS' partnerships with contractors and employ best practices in effective contracting
         o Monitor contract performance, ensure timely invoice processing and payment, track attainment of program outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strong county-contractor partnerships
         o Use data and strong provider relationships to inform program reporting and development of success stories
         o Develop expertise in RFP best practices, King County procurement requirements, and online procurement software such as ZoomGrants
o Develop and foster positive relationships with contractors and internal team members
o Communicate regularly with other units within ASD, including but not limited to community engagement & policy and operations, to coordinate facilitated referral processes among VSHSL contractors, and collaborate with other internal DCHS partners to ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other Department administered funds
o Provide input to the budget development process and budget tracking for assigned programs
o Develop program recommendations, or issue papers, and provide program evaluation and assessment reports
o Serve on relevant committees or task forces and support select community meetings held by key veterans, seniors, and human services stakeholder groups, as assigned
o Act as the subject matter expert on specified community-focused funding (older adults; resilient communities including re-entry and criminal justice, violence prevention, financial literacy, and other human service supports) related to contracting, procurement, and program models that affect the program’s focus populations
o Provide ongoing support and guidance to VSHSL contractors in order to expand King County’s racial equity goals
o Coordinate with Performance Measurement and Evaluation colleagues to support timely and effective data collection and provide technical assistance to contractors in their efforts to participate in King County’s ability to measure success in investments
o Develop and manage the team’s invoice tracking, data tracking and contract management tracking tools to ensure strong stewardship of VSHSL and other Department administered funds
o Provide technical assistance and guidance to VSHSL contractors and coordinate with other Project/Program Managers to ensure collaboration across strategies
o Provide advice and counsel to the ASD Deputy Division Director on issues that affect ASD-funded contractors, and promote creativity and innovation to support continuous quality improvement
o Perform other related duties as assigned

o Four years of recent direct service or contracting experience with agencies serving older adult or resilient communities priority populations outlined in the job description.
o Three to four years of recent experience managing large scale, multi-contract state, federal and/or local social service contracts, including roles drafting or monitoring contracts or in roles performing contract-required human services and/or reporting on such contracts.
o One year of recent experience managing government funding including management of budget and reporting requirements.
o Well-developed project management skills.
o Experience working with community stakeholders to meaningfully shape programs or practices substantially informed by community input and values.
o Experience leading teams and developing staff, including coaching, mentoring and supporting team members.
o Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner.
o Demonstrated knowledge of issues that affect the diversity of vulnerable populations and/or seniors who live in King County.
o Demonstrated experience applying equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, age and policy and systems-based inequities Experience creating and using tools for tracking program and fiscal aspects of complex contracts or programs.
o Demonstrated skill in meeting facilitation and presentations.
o Experience working with diverse stakeholders, internally and externally, to meaningfully shape contracts, processes, programs, or practices informed by stakeholder input and values.
o Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a team lead, and as a team member.
o Demonstrated experience working effectively in a politically sensitive, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Previous experience designing and executing RFPs or similar competitive procurement processes in a human services context.
*Familiarity with the principles of results-based accountability or a similar outcomes-oriented planning and performance measurement methodology.
*Familiarity with King County's network of human services providers and local resources for priority populations.

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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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.