SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES: The successful candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill or ability to:
 

• Lead ORMS through the Lean Maturity Model assessment and develop action plans for improvement.
• Assess ORMS maturity quarterly and ensure ORMS is operating at a level 3 in all 11 categories of the Lean Maturity Model by end of 2022.
• In alignment with the True North and the Department of Executive Services (DES), lead an effort to refresh the vision, mission, and values of ORMS and support ORMS Sections in aligning their mission and values to the ORMS Division and DES.
• Using the King County Operating System as a guide, develop an operating system concept for ORMS that defines how we accomplish our Division priorities with equity, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It should incorporate our values, Annual Plan, Risk Appetite, budget, and support the future of work and employee engagement.
• Once systems and action plans are established, support implementation and lead ongoing evaluation and improvement work.
• While this position does not have direct reports, it will manage important work in the Division and have the authority to direct work and set expectations and deliverables.
• Represent ORMS at DES and King County leadership meetings as needed.
• Work with the DES Deputy Director on DES Organizational Alignment at the Department level.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
 

• Have strong project management experience. 
• Have knowledge of and familiarity with King County’s Risk Appetite and general Risk management principles.
• Are able to lead with County True North values and behaviors. Translate vision into tangible outcomes and goals.
• Are forward thinkers in ESJ priorities and commitments, and how to integrate them into ORMS business.
• Are able to get work done through others, without operational or direct authority over them – (manage up, down, and sideways).
• Are receptive to different points of view. Able to inspire and motivate and work collaboratively with a team.
• Be able to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
 This recruitment opportunity is open to all current King County Career Service (or Appointed) Employees only.  A King County application is required. We highly encourage applicants to include a resume and letter of interest with your submission.
 
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Josh Isgur at josh.isgur@kingcounty.gov.

TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
 The work associated with this position will be performed remotely. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an 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.
 
 To support employees during this time 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. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

This Special Duty Assignment is not represented by a union and is designated Exempt under the FLSA, which means it is not eligible for overtime pay.