Code Writer (Project/Program Manager III)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on September 28, 2024
Salary
$100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually
Location
WA 98057-2906, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024VS22852
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division
Permitting
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This is a unique opportunity to help shape land use and environmental regulations in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that direct growth and development, and protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best practices to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County's bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.
You will thrive in this position if . . .
King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas.
To learn more about the Permitting Division please visit our website at King County Permits .
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to " True North " values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of October 21, 2024.
If selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited for a virtual/in-person interview the week of October 28, 2024.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months, including career service, short-term temporary (STT), term-limited temporary (TLT) and/or special duty assignment (SDA) opportunities.
Pay upon SDA placement: Current employees selected for SDA will be compensated based on the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Master Labor Agreement for their base assignment if applicable.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Forms and Materials: A completed King County Application and writing sample form your past work that demonstrates your analytical abilities and for which you were the lead author. It could be a Legislative/Ordinance, staff report, policy analysis/recommendation, etc.
Selection Process: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
Work Schedule: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Emergency Designation Status: This position has been designated as:
Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency .
Union Membership: PROTEC17
Teleworking Requirement:
The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work schedule of teleworking, 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.
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.
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.
To Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivienne Swai, HR Analyst, by email at vswai@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-477-1538.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually
Location
WA 98057-2906, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024VS22852
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division
Permitting
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
This is a unique opportunity to help shape land use and environmental regulations in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that direct growth and development, and protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best practices to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County's bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.
You will thrive in this position if . . .
- You are creative problem solver who likes to collaborate across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for the environment and the communities we serve;
- You are skilled at presenting policy, science, and customer service considerations to decision-makers;
- You are customer focused and committed to public service;
- You are energized by finding solutions to potentially conflicting policy and community interests;
- You are comfortable charting a path forward in the face of ambiguity; and
- You have strong attention to detail and legislative experience.
King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas.
To learn more about the Permitting Division please visit our website at King County Permits .
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to " True North " values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
- Prepare proposed land use and environmental code updates and public rules, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders, necessary to implement state and federal mandates and achieve County goals and policies.
- Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders for green building construction, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable site development and other building and fire code provisions tailored for the kinds of new development and major redevelopment occurring in unincorporated King County.
- Seek advice from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to support development of code updates and legislation and to address questions that arise during public and Council review.
- Prepare State Environmental Policy Act checklists in support of ordinance and code development.
- Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders.
- Develop and provide educational materials, training and capacity building within the division and department to help the public understand county regulations and comment opportunities, and to support excellent customer service.
- Represent the Permitting Division at the countywide Teams, the Regional Code Collaboration and other inter-agency groups.
- Maintain and support a culture of superior customer service.
- Communicate in all media and at all times in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent; lead by example with other team members.
- Scrupulously honor commitments made to internal and external customers.
- Foster professional and healthy relationships with other departments, agencies, and partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, architecture, land use law or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural or urban environments.
- Experience and passion for identifying and resolving policy and code barriers and conflicts to advancing complex growth management or natural resource management goals.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to apply both law and science to policy and code updates.
- Experience with developing and supporting state or local legislative proposals through drafting, review, amendment, and adoption.
- Exceptional communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; skill at facilitating diverse groups of participants to express their views and help design solutions in a constructive and non-threatening environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships across disciplines and differing constituent interests.
- Advanced experience making presentations and recommendations to and supporting the work of elected and appointed bodies; advanced skills in working successfully within a political framework.
- Strong project management skills.
- Skill in advanced-level problem solving.
- Strong familiarity with land use legal theory and principles; knowing when to seek legal advice.
- Strengths in arraying, analyzing, and presenting complex data sets and information, such as demographic data and other tabular and geo-spatial data sets.
- Master's or professional degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, architecture, land use law or a related field.
- Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural and urban environments.
- Experience with developing and implementing local land use and environmental regulations that meet the needs of changing state and federal requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing complex communication strategies.
- Experience with King County, Washington State, and Federal code promulgation process or similar.
- Experience in drafting or implementing green building and sustainable construction projects.
Supplemental Information
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of October 21, 2024.
If selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited for a virtual/in-person interview the week of October 28, 2024.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months, including career service, short-term temporary (STT), term-limited temporary (TLT) and/or special duty assignment (SDA) opportunities.
Pay upon SDA placement: Current employees selected for SDA will be compensated based on the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Master Labor Agreement for their base assignment if applicable.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Forms and Materials: A completed King County Application and writing sample form your past work that demonstrates your analytical abilities and for which you were the lead author. It could be a Legislative/Ordinance, staff report, policy analysis/recommendation, etc.
Selection Process: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
Work Schedule: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Emergency Designation Status: This position has been designated as:
Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency .
Union Membership: PROTEC17
Teleworking Requirement:
The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work schedule of teleworking, 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.
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.
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.
To Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivienne Swai, HR Analyst, by email at vswai@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-477-1538.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
