Applicants must, at a minimum, demonstrate skills and abilities to:

• Carry out strategic and business planning, as well as an annual work plan, subject to the Executive Director and Board’s approval.
• Clearly communicate complex ideas and information to the Executive Director and the Board of Supervisors.
• Advise on a wide range of complex strategic, policy, legislation, organizational and management issues.  
• Prepare correspondence, reports, legislation or other analytical work as needed.
• Attend relevant local community meetings on behalf of the Flood District.
• Lead outreach and networking for the Flood District and ensure a wide array of diverse community partners and organizations.  
• Acts as a resource for the Board and all staff on the flood control system and flood risk reduction projects in King County.

Our ideal candidate will:
Have a passion for working in the public sector, inspires action in others and leads by example, has experience supporting department directors and elected offices with a proven track record facilitating decisions and successfully navigating a political environment, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and good judgment
 
Competitive candidates will possess a Business Administration degree or related field and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in executive-level leadership that includes accountability to legislative bodies, as well as policy and advisory boards OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the job duties.  Candidates may satisfy requirements in a variety of ways; candidates with non-traditional career paths are encouraged to apply.  We value “lived experience” when the candidate can demonstrate the following abilities:
 

• A Commitment to equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and population
• Knowledge of local government, its mandates and functions, and familiarity with the regional and local policy issues and challenges. Within King County is a PLUS.
• Experience working with Elected Officials, and/or Boards or Councils. Within King County is a PLUS.
• Provide Objective analysis related to policy and legislation development.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and remain calm under pressure.
• Skilled at communicating with diverse audiences both in writing and verbally.
• Flexibility to adapt in a multi-faceted and sometimes fast-paced team environment. 

TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
The work associated with this position may be performed remotely. It is possible that the work will be primarily performed remotely on an ongoing basis, depending upon the operational needs of the Council.  Employees will receive a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with 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.
 
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement:
 All Legislative Branch staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination before hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

Work Schedule: This position is an hourly overtime eligible position; The standard work week for Legislative Branch employees is 35-hours.  This position may occasionally require some non-traditional work hours. The Council supports flexing work time to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

WHO MAY APPLY: 
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants will be contacted for additional steps in the selection process, including possible testing.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply immediately by sending a comprehensive resume, and a compelling cover letter of interest to: KCCOUNCILHR@kingcounty.gov

To ensure that your application is received and properly processed, 
the subject line of your email must be Application - Deputy Executive Director.  

To be considered, applications must include:
Forms and Materials Required:

• A letter of interest detailing your qualifications and experience for this position 
• A comprehensive resume with a chronological history of your related experience.
• King County application (go to the link to download the application.  Please include this information with your application packet.)
• Completed supplemental questions.  Please prepare a separate document titled SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS to include the questions and answers to the following: 
  1. Do you have experience working with/supporting a board or elected officials? 
  2. Do you have experience working in a legislative, or public sector environment? 
  3. If you answered yes to having experience working in a legislative, or public sector environment, please describe. (Please limit your response to 250 words or fewer.)
  4. Please describe your experience (including years) in project management/planning for managing multi-disciplinary partnerships/project teams with multiple stakeholders. Please specify your responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
  5. List types of partners (organizational, agency, stakeholders, etc) you have worked with and in what role/capacity you worked with them.  (Please limit your response to 250 words or fewer.)