Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time. Are you an administrative professional ready for career advancement? Are you passionate about the environment? About the Role: The Capital Delivery Section of the Water and Land Resources Division is seeking an
Administrator II to provide support for it's leadership team, which includes the Section Manager, Project Control Officer and Portfolio Manager. In this role, you will provide a broad and varied range of administrative services, such as supervising the administrative team, supporting budget planning, problem solving, program development and general administrative functions for the section.
This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced and dynamic team that supports multi-benefit capital projects to implement initiatives, like Clean Water Healthy Habitat , that support salmon recovery, water quality, and the communities we serve. The Capital Delivery Section works with individuals, communities, non-profits, tribal entities and other governments to deliver world-class stormwater management, flood risk reduction, habitat restoration, and fish passage projects.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a [position], you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:- Interpret and provide management with information on current King County administrative policies and procedures. Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities in the section. Participate in strategic planning efforts and help develop and/or revise policies and procedures for section.
- Track section daily financial transactions, support reconciliation, training and support admin team and staff in these processes. Provide reports on expenses in section and support budget planning based on current financial data. Support procurement needs, which may include vendor support, creating scopes of work for small contracts and work orders as well as routing and tracking the process.
- Serve as the records management lead for the section. Provide technical expertise to internal staff. This includes supporting all section staff on processes and procedures and supporting Teams and SharePoint locations where electronic records and records are stored.
- Develop and manage projects of limited scope within work unit. Prepare presentation materials and publications for internal use. Represent the work unit, division or department on internal and external committees or task forces.
- Supervise other administrative staff.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience leading office management processes, procedures and methods for activities such as records management, document development, document management, reporting, invoice processing, inventory, contracting and travel and training plans.
- Experience interpreting and applying existing King County policies, procedures, and codes where relevant.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and organization skills.
- Demonstrated information-gathering, analysis techniques, and principles for research assignments.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals and to present information in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct workload by organizing multiple competing priorities and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the unit, section, division and/or department levels.
- Experience researching and analyzing financial data, including identifying revenues, expenditures and discrepancies and conducting some basic forecasting; preparing financial reports and making corrections within established parameters.
- Expert knowledge and skill using Microsoft Office and 365 software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and website updates.
Competencies You Bring:- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:- Experience supporting processes in a hybrid work environment.
- Experience researching topics and policy analysis.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Expert knowledge and skill in Oracle EBS.
- Experience in DocuSign.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 4-6 times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work .
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
Application and Selection Process:This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Supplemental Questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Deena Prasad at deprasad@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-0101.
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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) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf 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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
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.
Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
