Health Through Housing Mobility Program Manager (PPM III)
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on March 4, 2023
Salary
$96,699.20 - $122,574.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2023ECB18013
Division
General Manager
Closing
3/19/2023 11:45 PM Pacific
Summary
"Metro sees mobility as a human right that allows communi ties and individuals to access the opportunities needed to thrive. By providing safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation services, we can-and will-improve regional mobility and quality of life in King County."
King County Metro Transit's Research & Innovation (R&I) group is seeking a skilled Project/Program Manager III (PPM III) to manage Metro's programmatic support of King County's Health Through Housing (HTH) Program.
The Health Through Housing Program is managed by the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and is a regional approach to address chronic homelessness at a countywide scale by partnering with local jurisdictions to create up to 1,600 emergency housing and permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Metro has committed to supporting the HTH program by providing critical mobility services, programs, and support to ensure residents have safe, affordable, and reliable access to where they need to go. As Metro's Health Through Housing Mobility Program Manager, you'll manage Metro's programmatic support to the HTH program including coordinating with DCHS staff and HTH site operators, coordinating with various Metro programs, staff, and partners in their investments, supporting evaluation and reporting activities, and communicating program activity with Metro leadership and key stakeholders.
Who may apply: We are accepting applications from all qualified applicants.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/ Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position that is anticipated to last for 2 years (to the end of 2024) with potential for extension. It will also be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, SDA, or TLT vacancies that may become open for this classification within Research & Innovation. The pool will be valid for 12 months upon creation and may be used at the discretion of the hiring manager(s), until exhausted or until all candidates are placed.
Tentative Recruiting Timeline (subject to change):
The Research & Innovation Team helps Metro and the traveling public adapt to an ever-changing transportation landscape through strategic research and evaluation, new connections to transit, and expanded mobility options. Our team of researchers, planners, and innovators focus on gathering and helping Metro use evidence, developing innovative mobility concepts, and improving access to mobility. This includes the Research, Market Analysis, Innovative Mobility, Parking and Mobility Hubs, and Bike and Walk programs.
Need assistance?
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 general questions please contact Emily Clark, HR Talent Advisor: EmClark@KingCounty.gov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice (ESJ) 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. As Metro's HTH Mobility Program Manager, you will also:
To be considered eligible, candidates must demonstrate that they possess the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional Position Information:
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. The schedule is comprised of a 40-hour work week, typically performed Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Flexible or alternative work schedules may be considered. Occasionally the nature of this work requires incumbents to work outside of the normal work hours and/or make periodic field visits to HTH locations throughout King County to meet with stakeholders and HTH Site Operators. This position reports to the R&I Supervisor.
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and working in the office. When Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.) Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. Please contact the recruiter 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 general questions.
Required Forms and Application Materials:
Additional Assistance
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to check out the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials more competitive: Career Support Services - King County.
Selection Process
All required application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, communication skills, and responsiveness to the application instructions notated above. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Special Duty Assignment Information
Please note that Special Duty opportunities are only available to King County Career Service (or appointed) employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment, and start dates may be coordinated with your current supervisor to meet the business needs of Metro Transit and/or King County. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying.
If the selected candidate does not qualify for a Special Duty Assignment, the position will be offered as Term-Limited Temporary.
About King County Metro Transit
Metro is committed to providing transportation services that connect all people and all communities of King County, focus on the equitable distribution of our service and the equitable application of our work (inside and outside the agency), and combat climate change by doing our work in a sustainable manner. Metro Transit is King County's largest Department, employing well over 5,000 people who primarily work in the field of transit operations, vehicle maintenance, transit facilities operations, and marine.
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment, and radically improving urban air quality by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this nation's public transportation industry.
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 are 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 Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant, diverse community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that embraces the traditions of many cultures. To learn more, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.
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.
Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC17: Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17
Classification information: Project/Program Manager III 2441300
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
$96,699.20 - $122,574.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2023ECB18013
Division
General Manager
Closing
3/19/2023 11:45 PM Pacific
Summary
"Metro sees mobility as a human right that allows communi ties and individuals to access the opportunities needed to thrive. By providing safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation services, we can-and will-improve regional mobility and quality of life in King County."
King County Metro Transit's Research & Innovation (R&I) group is seeking a skilled Project/Program Manager III (PPM III) to manage Metro's programmatic support of King County's Health Through Housing (HTH) Program.
The Health Through Housing Program is managed by the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and is a regional approach to address chronic homelessness at a countywide scale by partnering with local jurisdictions to create up to 1,600 emergency housing and permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Metro has committed to supporting the HTH program by providing critical mobility services, programs, and support to ensure residents have safe, affordable, and reliable access to where they need to go. As Metro's Health Through Housing Mobility Program Manager, you'll manage Metro's programmatic support to the HTH program including coordinating with DCHS staff and HTH site operators, coordinating with various Metro programs, staff, and partners in their investments, supporting evaluation and reporting activities, and communicating program activity with Metro leadership and key stakeholders.
Who may apply: We are accepting applications from all qualified applicants.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/ Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position that is anticipated to last for 2 years (to the end of 2024) with potential for extension. It will also be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, SDA, or TLT vacancies that may become open for this classification within Research & Innovation. The pool will be valid for 12 months upon creation and may be used at the discretion of the hiring manager(s), until exhausted or until all candidates are placed.
Tentative Recruiting Timeline (subject to change):
- Application Review Period: through 3/31
- First Interview: April 6- April 11
- Second Interview: the week of April 17th
- Potential Start Dates: mid-May
The Research & Innovation Team helps Metro and the traveling public adapt to an ever-changing transportation landscape through strategic research and evaluation, new connections to transit, and expanded mobility options. Our team of researchers, planners, and innovators focus on gathering and helping Metro use evidence, developing innovative mobility concepts, and improving access to mobility. This includes the Research, Market Analysis, Innovative Mobility, Parking and Mobility Hubs, and Bike and Walk programs.
Need assistance?
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 general questions please contact Emily Clark, HR Talent Advisor: EmClark@KingCounty.gov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice (ESJ) 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. As Metro's HTH Mobility Program Manager, you will also:
- Demonstrate a commitment to ESJ and apply the agency's shared values of promoting equity, safety, sustainability, and a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Manage the Metro Health Through Housing Program including detailed project planning and tracking, budget management, evaluation, report writing, data and metrics collection, and analysis.
- Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Metro teams, contractors, jurisdiction representatives, elected leadership, and community-based organizations to support and expand Metro's programming.
- As needed, support and/or lead project implementation including oversight and coordination with contractors or partners of Metro.
- Support outreach to and engagement with HTH residents and other community stakeholders.
- Coordinate with DCHS, HTH site operators, and other stakeholders on Metro project implementation
- Support program evaluation activities
- Lead a matrixed project team of Metro project managers supporting the HTH program.
- Represent Metro and the Metro HTH program in a wide range of settings, including inter-agency collaborations, project meetings, and professional conferences, and build partnerships with internal and external community members, leadership, and community-based organizations.
- Lead and/or assist in the development of consultant requests for proposals (RFPs) and/or bid specifications, evaluate consultant work and proposals, and support and/or lead consultant team management.
- Assist in the evaluation of current transportation conditions and market needs with an emphasis on those experiencing homelessness and other priority populations including low-income, limited-income populations, youth, and seniors.
- Prepare presentations and communications including policy analysis, updates and reports, and briefing memos for leadership bodies and elected officials.
- Advance equity and social justice goals in individual and team work plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform all work with minimal direction and guidance.
To be considered eligible, candidates must demonstrate that they possess the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's Degree in any field and five years of work experience in a related field OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform this job.
- Experience leading programs, projects, and teams comprised of a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different positions and backgrounds.
- Experience engaging in strategic thinking to develop short and long-term program planning.
- Ability to represent the team and agency in a leadership and policy-development role.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and sustainability, actively promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment and supporting diversity and inclusion goals in all program/project planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and successfully with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of positions and backgrounds.
- Experience managing programs and projects, engaging intra- and inter-agency project teams, working independently, and managing numerous initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including budget and contract development, management, and invoicing.
- Ability to work under pressure, organize work assignments, engage in project/program and strategic planning, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive information to develop partnerships, negotiate agreements and pursue joint opportunities.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with corporate, agency, and/or jurisdiction leadership (which includes elected and appointed officials)
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity, creativity, strategic mindset, and a proactive work style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a matrixed team to simultaneously manage numerous projects and priorities on defined timelines in a fast-paced and values-driven environment.
- Familiarity with and/or demonstrated capacity to work with procurement processes, request for proposals (RFPs), scope development, vendor management, and grant management.
- Understanding of governmental structures and/or the political environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, Education, Communications, Project Management, Economics, Transportation, Sociology, Environmental Science, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.
- Understanding of Metro's products, services, and programs;
- Familiarity with the local and regional transit system and mobility systems and products, key partners, and stakeholders.
- Bilingual in one of the following most common King County non-English language groups (such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese/Mandarin, Somali, Russian, Amharic).
- Experienced with evaluation techniques, data collection, visualization, and performance measurement, including familiarity with Power BI and other data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with programs and policies to address homelessness
- The ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner is required.
Additional Position Information:
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. The schedule is comprised of a 40-hour work week, typically performed Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Flexible or alternative work schedules may be considered. Occasionally the nature of this work requires incumbents to work outside of the normal work hours and/or make periodic field visits to HTH locations throughout King County to meet with stakeholders and HTH Site Operators. This position reports to the R&I Supervisor.
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and working in the office. When Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.) Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. Please contact the recruiter 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 general questions.
Required Forms and Application Materials:
- Submit an online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and any/all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly in the work experience section of the application.
- Complete all required supplemental questions
- Attach a resume
- Attach a cover letter (or letter of interest) that describes your interest in this specific position and the qualifications that make you a competitive candidate for the role.
Additional Assistance
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to check out the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials more competitive: Career Support Services - King County.
Selection Process
All required application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, communication skills, and responsiveness to the application instructions notated above. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Special Duty Assignment Information
Please note that Special Duty opportunities are only available to King County Career Service (or appointed) employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment, and start dates may be coordinated with your current supervisor to meet the business needs of Metro Transit and/or King County. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying.
If the selected candidate does not qualify for a Special Duty Assignment, the position will be offered as Term-Limited Temporary.
About King County Metro Transit
Metro is committed to providing transportation services that connect all people and all communities of King County, focus on the equitable distribution of our service and the equitable application of our work (inside and outside the agency), and combat climate change by doing our work in a sustainable manner. Metro Transit is King County's largest Department, employing well over 5,000 people who primarily work in the field of transit operations, vehicle maintenance, transit facilities operations, and marine.
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment, and radically improving urban air quality by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this nation's public transportation industry.
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 are 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 Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant, diverse community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that embraces the traditions of many cultures. To learn more, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.
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.
Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC17: Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17
Classification information: Project/Program Manager III 2441300
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 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.