King County

Summary

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end on August 31, 2030. If filled by a King County employee in a regular position, the TLT will be a Special Duty Assignment.

The Procurement & Payables section is looking for a Project Control Officer for the Harborview Bond Program who is a highly motivated and successful individual who can interact and build relationships with internal and external groups. This person must have the demonstrated skills to interact day to day with Harborview business needs as well as during high visibility events such as Washington State Audit or King County Council Audit, council-initiated project risk reviews, and high-profile project and program performance audits.

The Harborview Project Control Officer will sit within the Procurement & Payables compliance team but will be focused on supporting the Harborview Bond Program which is a special project within King County’s Facilities Management Division (FMD). On November 3, 2020, more than 70 percent of King County voters approved Proposition 1, authorizing the County to sell $1.74 billion in bonds to fund facility and infrastructure improvements at Harborview Medical Center (HMC). Since its passage, the staff has worked diligently to establish the necessary organization and management structures needed to implement this complex capital program, one of the largest in King County’s history.

If you are a detail-oriented individual who likes to handle multi-disciplinary and technically challenging projects and program oversight and likes to work in a collaborative team environment- this is the position for you. We are looking for someone who is creative, technically knowledgeable and has an investigative nature. This position will work closely with Finance Project Control Officer and the Finance Project Control Manager as well as the Harborview Bond Program Project team to provide guidance, training and oversight to ensure the Executive Policies and Procedures for the County’s Capital Improvement Programs are being followed.

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Serve as the Project Control Officer for the Harborview Bond Program
• Provide compliance and oversight on public works contracts during procurement and administration
• Recommend changes to contracts, amendments and other documents to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Ensure contracts minimize risk to the County.
• Identify potential and existing issues with project scope, terms, deliverables and costs before a contract, amendment or change order is signed
• Serve as subject matter expert and liaison for various committees focused on continuous improvement processes related to capital project compliance
• Develop materials and tools in the application of and compliance with policies and procedures relating to capital project compliance
• Provide direction and training for Harborview Bond staff in the requirements and regulations concerning cost controls, contract compliance and other subject areas as identified
• Collaborate with Harborview project managers regarding contract amendments and as required by Policy and Procedures
• Participate in projects associated with making processes for compliance more effective and efficient for the Harborview Bond Program
• Provide assistance in responding to performance audits for the Harborview Bond Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of public works contract management and administration compliance
• Experience administering or providing compliance support on public works contracting processes in the State of Washington to include both Professional Services and Construction
• Working knowledge evaluating and negotiating change orders and/or contract amendments, claims analysis, scheduling analysis, contract close-out and regulatory requirements such as RCW and FAR
• Understand and experience with principles, practices, and terminology used to procure Architectural & Engineering and Construction contracts in Washington State
• 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

We would love it if you had:

• Experience with Alternative Public Works contracting in the State of Washington
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD’s vision “Count on Us” reflects the division’s deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!

Position Information:

• Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. FBOD employees are currently required to work two assigned days a week in the Seattle office. In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs.
• 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 represented by Teamsters 117.
• Harborview Bond Program: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/buildings-property/facilities-management/major-projects-capital-planning/harborview-bond-program

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work, remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours, and follow FBOD’s Hybrid and Remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The Application/Selection Process:

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. 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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

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.