Teleworking Requirement 
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by 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.  

• Develop the preparation and advertising of RFPs, using effective contract or procurement methods, policies and procedures, in compliance with federal rules and regulations; develops and implements new procedures for selection of bidders; coordinates public pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings; convenes and trains RFP review panelists; reviews bids/proposals and assures compliance with bid or proposal requirements.
• Create and compile new contract documents, including drafting unique contract terms and conditions, including unique federal terms and conditions. Ensure that all essential contract documentation is in the procurement contract database, accurate, and complete for audit purposes. Manage voluminous electronic project documentation.
• Works with subject matter experts to edit scopes of work, technical specifications, and other solicitation/contract documents for clarity and consistency, technical specifications, and other solicitation/contract.
• Collaborate with team members in creating and implementing department wide contracting policies and procedures and provide direction and training for other DCHS program staff in the requirements and regulations concerning the contract process, including incorporating an equity lens.
• Assist and provide direction and training for other DCHS program staff in the requirements and regulations concerning the procurement process.
• Works with Prosecuting Attorney and Risk Management to update and maintain contract templates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Services, or Business and three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services, government programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three additional years’ experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and/or managing service contracts.
• Knowledge of management and legal issues concerning formulation and administration of public contracts, claims and change orders.
• Knowledge of applicable procurement case law
• Skill in applying procurement theory, principles and practices.
• Skill in training and conflict resolution.
• Facilitation skills: ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers; engage in planning processes that bring together constituencies representing diverse interests and successfully result in concrete products, including working to incorporate an equity lens into the contracting/procurement process.
• Demonstrated clear and professional-level writing ability for tasks such as drafting contracts, correspondence, and other internal and external documentation.
• Ability to work under deadlines, work on a number of tasks simultaneously, and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.

• Understanding of the public procurement and contracting processes for delivering human service programs.
• Knowledge of 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 populations.
• Ability to provide trainings and/or technical assistance with diverse groups using adult learning approaches.
• Interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Certified Procurement Manager.

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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