The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.  

The Special Initiatives Project/Program Manager (PPM) III will serve as part of the King County Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) Operations and Contracts team. The Operations and Contracts team is responsible for the equitable procurement, negotiation, development, and monitoring of division contracts. Additionally, the Operations and Contracts team holds responsibility for privacy, records retention, and Equity Change Team efforts.  

The Special Initiatives PPM III will manage contracting, procurement, and monitoring of designated Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery (CLFR) funds and other emergent funds, especially those requiring close coordination across the DCHS divisions, between County departments, and with the King County council. This position will act as the procurement subject matter expert for DDECSD.
 

Individuals interested in joining our division must be committed to promoting racial, social and economic equity for all people in King County by participating in equity and social justice (ESJ) trainings, applying knowledge of ESJ principles to their work, and continually reviewing “intent versus impact” of ESJ efforts and revising as necessary. The Special Initiatives PPM III will use an equity and social justice lens throughout the procurement, contracting and monitoring processes and in all aspects of their work.

The position will report to the Operations and Contracts Manager within DDECSD. This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end December 31, 2022, but subject to change dependent on operational need.

WHO MAY APPLY:  This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position 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.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is for a Special Duty Assignment or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) anticipated to end December 31, 2022, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by PROTEC17.

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.  

RECRUITER: Annette Coleman, annette.coleman@kingcounty.gov 

• Manage equitable procurement, contracting and monitoring for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery (CLFR) funds and other emergent funds
• Lead in the development and completion of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurements processes for the Division; including but not limited to: 
  1. Ensuring meaningful community partnership
  2. Drafting and finalizing RFP documents
  3. Posting and managing RFPs via ZoomGrants
  4. Hosting accessible information sessions
  5. Supporting the contractor selection and notification process
• Act as Division’s subject matter expert on Procurement process, including county, state, and federal requirements
• Ensure procurement processes are accessible to the community
• Negotiate and draft contract agreements, ensuring contracts meet federal, state and local requirements
• Lead the monitoring of contracts for compliance in collaboration with fiscal team members
• Manage communication – written and oral – across Divisions, between Departments, with the King County council, and with outside consultants, especially for CLFR funds and related requirements
• Develop written documentation to support compliance with CLFR fund requirements and other emergent requirements
• Provide subject matter expertise on CLFR and other coronavirus-specific funding requirements
• Develop systems to track and report on contract deliverables
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of data in coordination with Department Privacy Officer
• Document standard procurement, contracting, and monitoring processes into guides and manuals 
• Provide training and technical assistance to contractors to meet contractual requirements
• Produce reports and presentations for County staff, funders, and/or community groups
• Apply Equity and Social Justice principles to all aspects of the work, including conducting equity assessments on key decision points
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of Equity and Social Justice principles and practices, including equity assessments
• A combination of at least four years of education and/or relevant experience in contract administration and/or project management in a social service setting
• Demonstrated communication skills – written and verbal – necessary to complete the job duties
• Experience managing a project in a politically sensitive environment
• Well-developed project management skills and experience successfully managing complex projects with an ability to anticipate stakeholder needs, synthesize information, make decisions, and meet deadlines 
• Experience leading oversight of policy, programmatic, and/or communication strategies in partnership with diverse partners 
• Well-developed organizational skills and high-level attention to detail 
• Previous experience working with a diverse range of partners, internally and externally, to meaningfully shape analyses, policies, programs, or practices substantially informed by community input and values 
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and maintain collaborative relationships as part of a team
• Ability to work with creativity and flexibility, both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and web-based tools
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and/or ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Experience applying Equity and Social Justice principles to procurement and contracting
• Experience engaging community members in equitable contracting processes
• Knowledge of coronavirus-related emergency funding requirements and experience administering these funds
• Experience with King County procurement and contracting processes and systems

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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

As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. 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.

This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.

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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