Pro-Equity Contracting Liaison
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on November 26, 2024
Salary
$133,681.60 - $169,436.80 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2024-LC23275
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
11/25/2024
Closing Date
12/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
*This recruitment is open to current internal King County employees only. This position is a Term-Limited-Temporary role that is anticipated to end December 31, 2026. *
FBOD is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly engaged equity leader who will help drive results for pro-equity contracting across the County. The position will collaborate with other leaders and staff in the division, as well as with agency leaders and staff in other County agencies, to further amplify the participation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in County contracts. The position will also support outreach efforts that engage community-based organizations with an interest in advancing pro-equity contracting outcomes. The position will report directly to the FBOD division director or the deputy director.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Position Information:
The Application/Selection Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to current King County employees only. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
Liz.callahan@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.
$133,681.60 - $169,436.80 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2024-LC23275
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
11/25/2024
Closing Date
12/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
*This recruitment is open to current internal King County employees only. This position is a Term-Limited-Temporary role that is anticipated to end December 31, 2026. *
FBOD is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly engaged equity leader who will help drive results for pro-equity contracting across the County. The position will collaborate with other leaders and staff in the division, as well as with agency leaders and staff in other County agencies, to further amplify the participation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in County contracts. The position will also support outreach efforts that engage community-based organizations with an interest in advancing pro-equity contracting outcomes. The position will report directly to the FBOD division director or the deputy director.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
- Collaborates and partners with the designated co-leaders in FBOD for implementing the 2021 Executive Order on pro-equity contracting, i.e., the manager for Business Development and Compliance (BDCC) and the chief procurement officer with Procurement & Payables.
- Clarifies and executes strategic plans and actions, in collaboration with FBOD staff and other County agencies, that advance pro-equity contracting.
- Serves as a special project or program manager, when requested, to help support a nine-element action plan that implements key recommendations from a recently completed Disparity Study associated with construction and construction-related contracts.
- Collaborates and partners with chief procurement officer and Procurement & Payables team members to advance key procurement initiatives/actions intended to improve customer experience, reduce cycle, and advance equity.
- Prepares, conducts, and/or supports briefings and presentations for community-based organizations and follows up with these organizations on the status of County plans/actions.
- Leverages the network of community-based organizations to learn from and partner with them for sustaining progress and outcomes.
- Prepares, conducts, and/or supports briefings and presentations for County agencies and senior leaders on pro-equity contracting. Also helps agencies prepare and execute their own actions plans that are in alignment with the vision and goals of pro-equity contracting.
- Serves as the leadership liaison to fulfill the County's commitment for the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge (EIP). The Pledge involves a consortium of other government entities from across the U.S. that are moving forward with innovative strategies and practices that enhance pro-equity contracting.
- Creates or updates strategic plans and action plans that fulfill pro-equity contracting goals and objectives.
- Reviews current metrics and makes recommendations to ensure metrics are meaningful and actionable for advancing pro-equity contracting.
- Plans, orchestrates, and participates in trainings for internal staff, within and outside of FBOD, to ensure there is a common understanding of pro-equity contracting and that staff feel empowered to generate ideas and take actions that will drive equity results.
- Carries out other administrative, project, or program duties as assigned by the FBOD director.
- Experience in a high-level leadership or program manager role with King County.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, including experience preparing and updating strategic plans and related action plans.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team setting to achieve results.
- Demonstrated listening skills and exhibits high level of emotional intelligence.
- Experience leading and managing equity work/projects.
- Experience working on countywide strategies and plans, especially involving equity.
- Builds effective relationships with others, including inside and outside of King County.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills.
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrates political and organization savvy to prepare plans and achieve results. Knows how to work across organizational boundaries in the County.
- Has well established connections and relationships with community-based organizations and key stakeholders in the County community who have interests in advancing equity.
- Has strong and extensive County agency network. Also has experience influencing and collaborating with others inside the County to achieve goals and outcomes without having organizational authority over them.
- Experience at tailoring communications to various audiences, including high level executive leaders, agency staff, and members of community-based organizations. Experience at writing complex reports and making presentations.
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs and for meetings/events.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented.
The Application/Selection Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to current King County employees only. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
Liz.callahan@kingcounty.gov
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:
- 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.
