Marketing and Sales Specialist I - SDA
- Summary
SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT
This position is open to King County Metro Transit Employees. This recruitment will be used to create a pool for future SDA vacancies that occur during the next 12 months after the close of this recruitment process.
The Marketing and Service Information Unit of Metro has a special duty assignment available to assist with public information for the September 2020 Service Change. The period of the assignment will be approximately four months. The first day of work for this position will be July 13, 2020. The general hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., subject to adjustment according to the demands of preparing for the service change.
Under the direction of a senior information specialist, this position will assist in the following areas:
Rider Alerts: Research, draft, produce and post bus stop Rider Alerts related to the service change.
Street Teams: Assist with the preparation of information packets, training team members and assisting the teams in the field.
Signage: Assist with the preparation and posting of transit service information at transit centers, bus stops and in the transit tunnel.
This work may require:- Working collaboratively with staff in the King Street Center office and in the field – this is not a telework assignment.
- Driving Metro vehicles in heavy traffic and making frequent stops to post service information at bus zones and transit facilities.
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Using hand tools and basic mechanical knowledge.
Qualifications:- Knowledge of Metro's transit service area and transit routes.
- Dependable, reliable and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word; knowledge of InDesign is desirable, but not required.
- Valid Washington State Driver's license is required.
- Supplemental Information
Ready to apply?
Application Process
A King County application is required. Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov including the letter of interest as the answer to the supplemental question. Please do not include any identifying information, such as name or work identification data in your answer to the supplemental question.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness and responsiveness to application instructions. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers may be contingent upon successful references and a record review.
Who May Apply
This position is available to all Transit Division employees.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Local 17.
Class Code: 2221100
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Deandra Stanley, PHR|MBA
Talent Advisor
destanley@kingcounty.gov
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
- 10 paid 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.
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01Letter of Interest. Please include letter of interest here detailing how you meet or exceed the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position and your experience as it relates to the primary job functions and desired qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to translate life experiences to show how they meet required experience, knowledge, education and skills. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SUCH AS NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL, EMPLOYEE ID, ETC.02Where do you work in Metro Transit?
- MTD - Bus Operations
- MTD - Capital
- MTD - Enterprise
- MTD - Facilities
- MTD - Finance and Administration
- MTD - General Manager
- MTD - Marine
- MTD - Mobility
- MTD - Rail
- MTD - Vehicle Maintenance
- I do not work for Metro Transit
03This position requires that you report to duty regardless of inclement weather. Will you be able to report to your regularly assigned shift in inclement weather?- Yes
- No
04What computer programs are you proficient in using? Please check all that apply.- MicroSoft Word
- MicroSoft Excel
- MicroSoft Outlook
- Internet
- InDesign
- None of the above
05Do you understand that this announcement may be used to create a pool for future SDA vacancies that occur during the next 12 months.- Yes
- No
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