Community Investment Team Senior Manager (SPM I)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Finance
Posted on September 28, 2024
Salary
$113,235.20 - $143,520.00 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024GM22730
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Adult Services
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
10/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
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.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support, and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, and social engagement for veterans, service members, and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other populations who experience vulnerability. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system.
ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans assistance fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.
We are recruiting an experienced and dynamic people leader to serve as the Senior Manager for our Community Investment Team (CIT). This position will lead the direction, development, and monitoring of our non-veteran contracted investments administered by the Adult Services Division, including Requests for Proposals and resulting contracts, administering over $50M annually in investments. This position will lead the CIT, which includes 16 FTEs, and provide direct supervision, mentoring, and coaching for 4 CIT Leads (Project Program Manager (PPM) III). This team's focus includes Older Adults and Healthy Aging, Resilient Communities, and Special Projects, with investments that may include housing stability supports, legal aid, caregiver supports, disability supports, financial literacy, domestic violence and sexual assault survivor supports, immigrant and refugee supports, and other human service supports funded by the VSHSL, General Fund, State and/or Federal fund sources.
This position will report to the Deputy Division Director and will work collaboratively with the Veteran's Administrator and Operations Manager, as well as other department-wide teams, to support standardized division processes. This position will be a member of the ASD Leadership Team.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 10/28/2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 6/30/2025, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Current minimum in-office requirement is every Wednesday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. A union does not represent this position.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated 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 .
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Forbes 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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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.
$113,235.20 - $143,520.00 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024GM22730
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Adult Services
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
10/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
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.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support, and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, and social engagement for veterans, service members, and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other populations who experience vulnerability. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system.
ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans assistance fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.
We are recruiting an experienced and dynamic people leader to serve as the Senior Manager for our Community Investment Team (CIT). This position will lead the direction, development, and monitoring of our non-veteran contracted investments administered by the Adult Services Division, including Requests for Proposals and resulting contracts, administering over $50M annually in investments. This position will lead the CIT, which includes 16 FTEs, and provide direct supervision, mentoring, and coaching for 4 CIT Leads (Project Program Manager (PPM) III). This team's focus includes Older Adults and Healthy Aging, Resilient Communities, and Special Projects, with investments that may include housing stability supports, legal aid, caregiver supports, disability supports, financial literacy, domestic violence and sexual assault survivor supports, immigrant and refugee supports, and other human service supports funded by the VSHSL, General Fund, State and/or Federal fund sources.
This position will report to the Deputy Division Director and will work collaboratively with the Veteran's Administrator and Operations Manager, as well as other department-wide teams, to support standardized division processes. This position will be a member of the ASD Leadership Team.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 10/28/2024.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 6/30/2025, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Current minimum in-office requirement is every Wednesday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. A union does not represent this position.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated 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 .
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring for CIT's 4 Team Leads (PPM III), and overall leadership and direction for the entire team of 16 FTE.
- Lead strategic direction and accountability for CIT's procurement and contracting of non-veteran investments, including contract distribution and tracking.
- Manage investments of over $50M annually, including from VSHSL, General Fund, State, and Federal fund sources.
- Identify, recommend, and implement continuous quality improvement opportunities for procurement and contracting processes and procedures, including program design, data-informed performance measurement, budgets and invoicing, capacity building, and contracted provider partnerships/cohorts.
- Collaborate with ASD's Operations Senior Manager and Veterans Administrator on standardization of division processes and procedures and Policy and Community Engagement Teams on provider relations, budgetary decisions, and program design.
- Collaborate with department-wide teams, including Contracting and Procurement, Performance, Measurement, Evaluation, and Communications.
- Develop onboarding, training, and professional development plans for new CIT members and support the Operations team in vetting user manuals, visual tools, and templates for division procurements, contracts, and related processes.
- Co-develop and facilitate annual trainings on ASD's contracting and procurement processes, in collaboration with Operations Senior Manager and Veterans Administrator, and other department-wide teams.
- Review and elevate Technical Assistance and capacity-building requests to the Deputy Division Director.
- Develop expertise in new contracting and procurement system; Agiloft.
- Actively participate on ASD's Leadership Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Minimum of 3 years direct supervisory or team lead experience, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting teams of 3 or more people.
- Experience assessing and improving work processes, including providing onboarding and training for teams within a local government department or division.
- At least 3 years of experience leading contracting and budgeting teams with investments of more than $10M annually.
- Experience coordinating and/or facilitating engaging trainings and/or providing technical assistance for diverse groups.
- Experience and knowledge of contract administration and federal, state, and county statutes and regulations pertaining to procurement of social service contracts.
- Ability to work with creativity and flexibility, both independently and as a team member; to work under deadlines and on several tasks simultaneously; and to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs.
- Have a well-developed understanding and application of equity and social justice principles.
- Ability to create, review, and perfect internal processes and procedures to improve and support contracting for equity.
- Ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment, with nuance and attention to detail.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner.
- Advanced knowledge of SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and AirTable
- Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, and managing a budget of over $20 million annually
Supplemental Information
Forbes 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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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.
