Public Health - Seattle & King County (DPH) is seeking a Program Manager III (Project/Program Manager III) position within the Administrative Services Division, to manage the Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health, coordinating with the State Department of Health (DOH), department leadership, program, and fiscal staff to streamline contract methods – promoting a more efficient use of public health funds and improving public health outcomes. 

The Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health is the mechanism used to transmit federal and state funding for public health services to the local health jurisdictions where the services are delivered.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to identify innovative ways to enhance our effectiveness in meeting department operational expectations and improving communication and transparency with contractual partners. development and reporting of targets, performance measures, strategies and actions, and analysis of budget needs and cost recovery options.

The position is expected to have a strong technical background in contract developments, monitoring and management, and knowledge and experience in public health.

This position will model and build a culture of excellence, transparency, and accountability: incorporating the County's Equity and Best Run Government principles, and ensuring policies, practices, and agreements are followed; and, guiding in a manner consistent with the strategic plans. The position is expected to be highly skilled at building relationships with stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and making decisions that satisfy diverse interests and contribute to organization goals; and effectively communicating key strategies to program management, fiscal staff, and leadership.

First consideration will be given to applications received by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022.

This is a term limited position anticipated to last twelve months, however, the end date of this position may be extended as needed.
 
Commitment To Equity And Social Justice: As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies for the next 6 months.

• Represent DPH Divisions to negotiate with DPH and DOH program/fiscal/budget/grant/contract staff to create, review and approve contents of the Consolidated Contract documents.
• Develop and implement streamlined contracting process that spans contract creation, amendment processes, and contract monitoring and performance management. Determine best practice model to coordinate with programmatic subject matter experts.
• Coordinate efforts with contract management staff and subject matter experts to develop and document guidelines and process for contractual and program performance management for contractual accomplishments, grant deliverables, and quality improvement processes. Develop process to report performance achievements to the team for dissemination to leadership, and community partners as appropriate. Ensure grant required quality management and evaluation plans are regularly updated and meet funder requirements.
• Work in close partnership with DOH Contracts Office to ensure accuracy of grant funding and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with DOH Fiscal Monitoring Unit and DPH Divisions to prepare and participate in the DOH Fiscal Review.
• Collaborate with budget staff to manage and monitor the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) funds received through the Consolidated Contract; plan, co-facilitate and contribute to the FPHS Coordinating Team meetings/check-ins; ensure coordinated communications about funding available and contract requirements related to FPHS funds, as detailed in the Consolidated Contract FPHS Statement of Work.

Significant demonstrated experience performing the following areas: compliance with federal grants, contract management and budget management; public health policies and program assessment and performance management.
 
Demonstrated ability to:

• See the big picture and problem solve from a collaborative solutions-oriented approach,
• Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences in a variety of styles and methods, 
• Collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders on complex or controversial issues,
• Excellent organization skills to manage multiple projects and assignments at one time. 
• Maintain confidentiality of information and documents as appropriate. 
• Analyze information and exercise professional judgment, supported by fact-based information, in order to develop practical, value-added recommendations. 
• Proficiently use office software such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. 

• Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in public health, public administration, business administration or closely allied field.
• Five or more years of experience within a government agency focusing on contracts management, procurements, administrative oversight and/or fiscal services.
• Advanced project management and analysis, and problem-solving experience.

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.

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.

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions. Please do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as responses to Supplemental Questions. Doing so will result in an incomplete application, unless the submitted information completely and directly answers the questions posed. 

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location and working hours.

• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.