Project/Program Manager III - Emergency Planning
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Business Management
Posted on January 8, 2025
Salary
$106,100.80 - $134,492.80 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024SM23296
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is searching for a program leader and self-starter to serve as a Project/Program Manager III dedicated to county facility emergency readiness and preparedness planning. This position resides in the FMD Directors Office and reports to the FMD Administration & Planning Officer. This role involves daily interaction with staff from all levels of the organization including elected officials, agency stakeholders, and separate branches of government. This role requires that the incumbent have exceptional strategic leadership and project management skills, a commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, a driver of efficiency and innovation, and a desire to push self and others for successful results.
The Facilities Management Division at King County
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the Facilities Management Division (FMD) operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Facilities Management Division maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. FMD Finance Section supports each of the division's sections by managing fiscal operations, preparing, and reviewing budgets, accounting, payroll administration, auditing contracts, developing and updating rate models.
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.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
The role will be responsible for:
Qualifications include:
The successful candidate must have the ability to complete the following certifications within the first 6-months of employment:
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
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.
$106,100.80 - $134,492.80 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024SM23296
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is searching for a program leader and self-starter to serve as a Project/Program Manager III dedicated to county facility emergency readiness and preparedness planning. This position resides in the FMD Directors Office and reports to the FMD Administration & Planning Officer. This role involves daily interaction with staff from all levels of the organization including elected officials, agency stakeholders, and separate branches of government. This role requires that the incumbent have exceptional strategic leadership and project management skills, a commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, a driver of efficiency and innovation, and a desire to push self and others for successful results.
The Facilities Management Division at King County
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the Facilities Management Division (FMD) operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Facilities Management Division maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. FMD Finance Section supports each of the division's sections by managing fiscal operations, preparing, and reviewing budgets, accounting, payroll administration, auditing contracts, developing and updating rate models.
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.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
Job Duties
The role will be responsible for:
- Working with FMD leadership to shape, implement, and manage the King County and FMD Emergency Management Program, including emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery policies and programs across FMD lines of business and to other County agencies as an internal service provider.
- Ensuring plans and policies are in place to mitigate against serious loss of facilities during minor and catastrophic natural and man-made events.
- This position serves as the subject matter expert in facilities emergency management and is an authoritative strategic advisor to the FMD Director and other county agencies about mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery requirements and procedures.
- This position is directly responsible for developing and maintaining FMD's Continuity of Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, internal training and coordination and synchronization of planning efforts with the County's Office of Emergency Management plans and larger mitigation efforts and strategy.
- This position develops and implements training strategies, classes, activities and exercises preparing FMD staff to respond to and recover from all types of emergencies.
- This position is the program manager over fire & life safety programs to include floor warden, fire drill, fire extinguisher, and AED programs across the FMD portfolio of facilities.
- Other duties assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications include:
- Have advanced knowledge of current emergency management principles and practices and Federal, State and County laws and regulations pertaining to emergency management.
- Can transform this knowledge into scalable and understandable policies and plans which accurately define and mitigate all hazards.
- Skilled in communicating orally and in writing including making formal presentations, writing detailed briefing memorandums and policy papers.
- Has at least five years of progressive experience in emergency management planning, response, recovery and continuity planning for a large operational department or entity.
- Experience acting as a key advisor on technical matters and developing policy recommendations for senior management.
- Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
- Skill in facilitation, negotiating, problem-solving and decision making.
- Skill in using current office word processing, spreadsheet and email software programs.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities within tight timelines and during high pressure situations; Skill in working with decision makers in a political environment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to complete the following certifications within the first 6-months of employment:
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, and IS 700, 800
- Certified ICS Instructor is a plus, but not required.
Supplemental Information
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
- A thoroughly completed King County application is required for consideration. Resumes and cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
- Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
- Serve in the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) in an operational capacity or at other locations as may be assigned during exercises, emergencies or disasters.
- Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a finger-print based criminal history check and reference checks.
- This position is not represented by a union.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
- This position is designated a First Responder in the event of an emergency.
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.
