Policy Advisor (Project/Program Manager IV) -INTERNAL ONLY

• Experience drafting reports for government bodies.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Experience working strategically within complex political systems, with a preference for local governmental settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and cultural competency skills and a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
• An inclusive work style that respects and honors the knowledge of all participants.
• Knowledge of research and analysis methods.
• Ability to interpret and develop legislative and regulatory policy.
• Ability to advocate for department priorities.
• Demonstrated work history and/or lived experience (personal knowledge or first-hand involvement) working on social and racial justice issues alongside communities from racial, cultural, and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of context underlying racial and health inequities.
• Communicating and facilitating conversations in ways that inform strategic program and policy decisions to achieve racial and health equity.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ongoing commitment to learning, understanding, and effective application of anti-racist and equity practices.

• Experience managing grants.
• Experience supervising multiple staff.
• Experience developing and maintaining a project/program budget.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities that include building effective and accountable teams, managing conflict, creative problem-solving, and making quality decisions which can impact the outcome of the project.
• Knowledge of other King County government, agencies, and systems.
• Knowledge of King County or other government principles and procedures.
• Experience engaging elected officials.
• Tribal relations experience.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

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.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Cover letter - (Describing how you meet the requirements of the position) 

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Work Schedule

This position is Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. Additional evening hours may be required as needed. This position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location

This position is located at Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104.  

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to 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 where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.  To support employees during this time 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

This position is not represented. 

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson (sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov).