King County

Summary

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop, support, and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability, financial stability, healthy living, and social engagement for veterans, service members, and their families; older adults and their caregivers; and other resilient communities. The division's work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system.

?ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), the RCW 73.08 veterans relief fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs. ASD also supports the King County VSHSL Advisory Board, the King County Veterans Advisory Board, and the King County Women's Advisory Board. King County is an active partner in King County's Area Agency on Aging.

The Adult Services Division (ASD) within the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a proven leader to serve as Deputy Division Director. Reporting directly to the Division Director, this position will help lead the Director's Office, which oversees Community Storytelling, Evidence-Based Interventions, Compliance and Quality Control, Operations, Organizational Development, the King County Veterans Program, the Resource Access Team, the Policy and Community Engagement Team, Contracts and Compliance, and Procurement Services.

The Deputy Director will also collaborate closely with DCHS's internal offices on matters related to budget, legal affairs, council relations, communications, and legislative priorities.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around November 3, 2025.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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)

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.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is an Appointed position anticipated to end 12 months from the start date, but is subject to change depending on operational needs. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue 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.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov

Job Duties

• Division-wide Leadership and Direction (30%)
• Strategic Investment and Resource Stewardship (25%)
• Service System Access and Innovation (20%)
• Stakeholder Engagement and External Partnerships (15%)
• Program Development and Risk Management (10%)

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in government administration, human services, transit, community development, and equity-centered service delivery.
• 5 or more years in executive leadership roles, leading multi-disciplinary teams of senior managers and professional staff in complex public sector environments.
• 3 or more years’ experience serving as a Division Director, a Department Director, or directly reporting to a Division Director or Department Director.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale budgets and community investments.
• Extensive experience overseeing procurement, contracting, fiscal stewardship, compliance, and performance management processes that advance transparency, equity, and effective service delivery.
• Strong record of building and maintaining partnerships with elected officials, community-based organizations, public agencies, and cross-sector stakeholders to advance shared goals.
• Proven ability to advance equity and social justice initiatives, including strategies to prevent displacement, expand service access, and address disparities affecting historically underserved populations.
• Skilled in navigating federal, state, and local regulations related to human services, transit, procurement, housing, and public sector operations.
• Demonstrated success in policy development, risk management, and organizational change leadership, including creating program evaluation frameworks, modernizing project management systems, and guiding agencies through restructuring and strategic planning.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Additional professional coursework or training in policy analysis, equity frameworks, or organizational leadership.
• Direct experience managing levy funds, general funds, or multi-source public investment portfolios with strong outcomes in accountability, equity, and measurable community impact.
• Experience designing and implementing evaluation frameworks and performance measurement systems that guide continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing leadership teams in complex public or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience leading multi-sector partnerships that advance inclusive financial advancement, housing stability, or government-driven economic development.
• Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma process improvement methods.
• Experience navigating legislative processes and council relations.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or a Contract/Procurement Management Certification are highly desirable.

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.

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