Department of Public Health is seeking a Project/Program Manager III (Communities of Opportunity Operations Lead) to join its multi-disciplinary team that includes Communities of Opportunity Operations (COO) co-founding partners at Public Health, Department of Community and Human Services through Best Starts for Kids, and the Seattle Foundation. The PPM III position will provide leadership for the operation of COO through assessment, development, implementation and revision of systems, policies, and procedures to assure COO can effectively meet its mission. The PPM III will provide leadership in applying equity and social justice to operating procedures and practices. The PPM III is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of COO procurement, contracting, and monitoring systems, policies, and practices. In this role, the PPM III interfaces with strategy leads, contract managers, the evaluation team, finance staff, PHSKC and King County procurement and other program departments to develop equitable grant-making tools and systems throughout COO, BSK, PHSKC, the Department of Community & Human Services, and the Seattle Foundation.
Background
The Health Sciences Division of King County Public Health provides robust assessment and evaluation work and population health strategies to influence public health with a focus on community conditions through data, evidence, and emerging best practices in partnership with the community. The duties of the health sciences division include working with community partners to address the root cause of health disparities and improve population health outcomes; providing the functions of assessment, epidemiology, and program evaluation; and advancing health equity in the community through strategies at the individual and environmental levels that promote protective factors and reduce risk for chronic disease, injury, and violence.
Communities of Opportunity (COO) was launched by King County and the Seattle Foundation in 2014 to address the inequities in health, social, racial, housing, and economic outcomes that exist across the region. COO works in partnership with communities with the most to gain on the evidence that closing the gaps in those communities will benefit the economic and social engine of the entire region. COO focuses on both solutions that are geographic and cultural community-based and those which address policy and system change. COO is part of Best Starts for Kids (BSK), a King County initiative to improve the health and well-being of residents by investing in prevention and early intervention for children, youth, families, and communities. Information about COO is available at www.kingcounty.gov/coo. Implementation of COO is guided by the BSK Implementation Plan approved by King County Council in September 2016.
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
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.
The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an Exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position with both in office and remote work opportunities. The primary location for this position will be based out of the Chinook Building located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Teleworking:
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.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):
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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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
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
Union Membership
This a non-represented position.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.
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:
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.
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