Construction Job Order Specialist
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Business Administration
Posted on November 8, 2024
Salary
$89,315.20 - $113,214.40 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22492
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
12/27/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
King County Parks is on the hunt for a dynamic Construction Job Order Specialist (classification: Project/Program Manager II) to join our team! This role is all about overseeing and supporting our county-wide job order contracts (JOC) within the Parks Division. If you thrive on managing job orders, mastering document workflows, and navigating Unifier and Airtable databases, we want you! Your mission will include authorizing job orders, tracking progress, and delivering top-notch training to our project managers. Plus, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance across various projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of King County Parks!
About the Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division's financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. With 23 employees across four units-Finance Administration, Accounting and Fiscal Administration, Budget and Financial Planning, and Grants Administration and Purchasing-the section serves as a vital internal resource, upholding values of accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
A finance career is dynamic, offering opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and refine strengths, enhance adaptability, and develop innovative and analytical skills. Whether in an office or on the front lines, working with King County Parks means contributing to environmental conservation, equity, and promoting community health and wellness.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Construction Job Order Specialist you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.
NOTE: This position was previously advertised under the working title "Project Control Specialist - JOC" in September 2024 - if you applied under this title, you do not need to reapply.
What You Will Be Doing:
Qualifications You Bring:
Competencies You Bring :
Valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations.
It Would Be Great if You Also Brin g:
This position was previously advertised under the working title "Project Control Specialist - JOC" in September 2024 - if you applied under this title, you do not need to reapply.
Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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.
$89,315.20 - $113,214.40 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22492
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
12/27/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
King County Parks is on the hunt for a dynamic Construction Job Order Specialist (classification: Project/Program Manager II) to join our team! This role is all about overseeing and supporting our county-wide job order contracts (JOC) within the Parks Division. If you thrive on managing job orders, mastering document workflows, and navigating Unifier and Airtable databases, we want you! Your mission will include authorizing job orders, tracking progress, and delivering top-notch training to our project managers. Plus, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance across various projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of King County Parks!
About the Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division's financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. With 23 employees across four units-Finance Administration, Accounting and Fiscal Administration, Budget and Financial Planning, and Grants Administration and Purchasing-the section serves as a vital internal resource, upholding values of accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
A finance career is dynamic, offering opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and refine strengths, enhance adaptability, and develop innovative and analytical skills. Whether in an office or on the front lines, working with King County Parks means contributing to environmental conservation, equity, and promoting community health and wellness.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Construction Job Order Specialist you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.
NOTE: This position was previously advertised under the working title "Project Control Specialist - JOC" in September 2024 - if you applied under this title, you do not need to reapply.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide technical support, training, and assistance to internal and external agency customers in project and contract administration, ensuring timely completion tasks consistent with contract terms and department/county policies.
- Develop and update standardized templates and maintain database trackers and logs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Create, maintain, and track project documents (e.g., estimates, activity completion, close-out, lessons learned) and r eview job/work order scopes and costs for compliance with contract terms.
- Facilitate gathering resource estimates from agency project teams to assess project readiness and monitor executed job orders.
- Assist in creating and revising standard process documentation and serve as a point of contact for internal and external customers, including participating in team meetings on Equity and Social Justice topics.
- Monitor and report on contingency status, project progress, and spending. Analyze costs and forecast changes for assigned projects and provide data to the team and leadership as needed.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing job order contracts for a government agency or construction company.
- Experience in construction cost estimating and scheduling.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, provide technical assistance to team members, and build/sustain strong relationships with peers and customers.
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, construction management, or closely related field.
Competencies You Bring :
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
- Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
Valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations.
It Would Be Great if You Also Brin g:
- Two (2) years of job order contracting administration in WA State.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of contract management databases to build reports and dashboards.
- Experience using Unifier and/or Airtable.
- Ability to research, gather, analyze, organize, and present data and information to a diverse audience.
- Understand project control techniques and effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
Supplemental Information
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 days per quarter as need arises. Onboarding will require one week of onsite work. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work .
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Union Representation : This position is not represented by a union.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is non-exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is eligible. The typical work schedule for this position is anticipated to be Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility to the start and end time.
- Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
- Complete Application
- Resume
This position was previously advertised under the working title "Project Control Specialist - JOC" in September 2024 - if you applied under this title, you do not need to reapply.
Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- 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: eligible King County employees may 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.
