Policy Development Manager (Sheriff's Office)
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 27, 2023
Salary
$119,712.94 - $151,743.28 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk
Job Number
2023MK17749
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
Sheriff Policy Direction
Opening Date
05/26/2023
Closing Date
6/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This full-time position is open to the general public.
NOTE : This is a re-opening/extension of this position which was originally posted in January 2023.
For application instructions and requirements, specific to Sheriff Office positions,
please visit Civil Service Application Requirements .
This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules .
The King County Sheriff's Office has a great opportunity to join their professional staff as a Policy Development Manager . This position will work within the Inspectional Services Unit and will report directly to the Professional Standards Manager. The person in this role will have strong public policy analysis, project management, and communications skills which will enable them to work with command staff to develop, recommend, and assess policies that directly impact the public.
King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) values teamwork, problem-solving skills, and alignment with our vision, mission, goals, and core values . We aim to do our work in a respectful manner based on our core values of leadership, integrity, service, and teamwork. With over 1,100 employees, the KCSO serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated King County and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police services for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and the King County International Airport. Our command staff brings a wealth of knowledge and over 168 years of combined experience to their assignments.
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 international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
Michelle Kobuki, Civil Service HR Analyst
Michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov
206-477-4740
WORK LOCATION: A combination of teleworking and in person at the King County Courthouse.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime. The typical work hours of this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility for alternate work schedules that meet business needs.
General Timeframe: The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. Please note that dates are subject to change based on resource availability.
Oral Board Examinations: mid-July
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a union.
CLASSIFICATION: The classification for this position is Special Projects Manager III
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
$119,712.94 - $151,743.28 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk
Job Number
2023MK17749
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
Sheriff Policy Direction
Opening Date
05/26/2023
Closing Date
6/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This full-time position is open to the general public.
NOTE : This is a re-opening/extension of this position which was originally posted in January 2023.
For application instructions and requirements, specific to Sheriff Office positions,
please visit Civil Service Application Requirements .
This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules .
The King County Sheriff's Office has a great opportunity to join their professional staff as a Policy Development Manager . This position will work within the Inspectional Services Unit and will report directly to the Professional Standards Manager. The person in this role will have strong public policy analysis, project management, and communications skills which will enable them to work with command staff to develop, recommend, and assess policies that directly impact the public.
King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) values teamwork, problem-solving skills, and alignment with our vision, mission, goals, and core values . We aim to do our work in a respectful manner based on our core values of leadership, integrity, service, and teamwork. With over 1,100 employees, the KCSO serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated King County and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police services for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and the King County International Airport. Our command staff brings a wealth of knowledge and over 168 years of combined experience to their assignments.
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 international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
- Review and write policy for the Sheriff's Office which will include evaluating and proposing updates to the department's General Orders Manual (GOM).
- Conduct policy research, analysis, and evaluation.
- Monitor and evaluate local, state, and federal policy proposals, changes in law, and regulatory updates affecting the function and oversight of the Sheriff's Office.
- Determine charter and scope of policy projects, assuring project is aligned with KCSO strategies, initiatives, and business needs or values; set priorities subject to review by leadership; ensure project maintains compliance with all relevant State, Federal, local and King County laws and regulations; monitor and document progress of project
- Manage and control day-to-day project activities; develop breakdown structures, schedules, and resource assignments
- Establish measures of success, acceptance criteria, and methods to track, control and report status; determine performance indicators and use evaluation of findings to redirect the project
- Build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships
- Lead project team members directly or through a matrix staff structure
- Prepare and give presentations to senior management on project schedule progress, status, and responses to identified issues and risks.
- Assist with the agency accreditation process as it relates to department policy and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of case law and legislation affecting the operation of the agency and ensure department policy and procedures are in compliance.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field; AND five years of increasingly responsible experience in writing complex documents (such as policy and/or procedures); OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
- Two years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work
- A deep understanding of public policy development, assessment, and implementation
- Knowledge of police accountability systems, police services, and policing policies and practices
- Extensive experience writing and synthesizing complex information.
- Advanced skill in organizational development, assessing and writing policy and procedures
- Advanced skill in effective communication (orally and in writing), including making formal presentations to groups and committees and influencing decision makers in a political environment
- Skill in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data; skill in effective paper and report writing; skill in effectively presenting statistical and narrative information to non-technical stakeholders or audiences
- Advanced knowledge and skill in successfully managing projects using current project management principles, methodologies and processes
- Knowledge and skill in managing projects for a large organization with diverse business operations, strategic information requirements and priorities
- Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices; knowledge of large organization business operations
- Skill in problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiating, and decision making
- Skill in handling multiple competing priorities
- Knowledge about how medium to large political organizations work, and ability to be collaborative in your approach to getting things done through formal and informal channels.
- Experience using basic office software tools such as Excel and Word and document management software such as Power DMS.
- Minimum 5 years' experience writing policy
- Experience writing policy in a unionized environment
- Experience in writing policy in the public sector and/or specifically working with or for law enforcement agencies
Michelle Kobuki, Civil Service HR Analyst
Michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov
206-477-4740
WORK LOCATION: A combination of teleworking and in person at the King County Courthouse.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime. The typical work hours of this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility for alternate work schedules that meet business needs.
General Timeframe: The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. Please note that dates are subject to change based on resource availability.
Oral Board Examinations: mid-July
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a union.
CLASSIFICATION: The classification for this position is Special Projects Manager III
Supplemental Information
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.
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.