SummaryAre you ready to join our dynamic team and focus your capital project management skills on leading innovative watershed planning & restoration efforts, all while c ollaborating with dedicated professionals across the division to help identify , prioritize, and advance capital projects that will improve water quality, restore and reconnect salmon habitat and help reduce flood hazards in our community?
About the Role :
The Portfolio Manager (Capital Project Manager IV) will work closely with staff across the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) to develop a robust portfolio of capital projects that integrate the goals, objectives and priorities of the division and county plans, policies and initiatives (including the Clean Water Healthy Habitat initiative, the Strategic Climate Action Plan, the Flood Management Plan, salmon recovery plans, and the King County Stormwater Management Action Plan). They will help identify opportunities for collaborative/multi-benefit projects, work with capital teams to identify resources needs, collaborate with sponsors to develop a funding strategy, and help prepare budget requests to advance the portfolio 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 of 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 to protect working farms and forests, restore habitat, improve water quality, and provide county residents equitable access to green space. We plan, design, and build salmon habitat projects as well as levees and stormwater facilities that help protect people and infrastructure while also enhancing habitat. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used for long term water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house the Land Conservation Initiative, which aims to preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help individuals protect their lands and support local food production.
Commitment To Equity 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 Portfolio Manager, 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 Resource 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 DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing: Collaborate across four capital units to develop a combined WLRD six-year capital improvement plan that emphasizes:
- County Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) goals.
- Advancement of the Clean Water Healthy Habitat initiative and Strategic Climate Action Plan.
- Integrated floodplain management.
- Salmon recovery.
- Opportunities to achieve multiple benefits.
Lead the development, prioritization, and management of a comprehensive portfolio of capital projects that will achieve the strategic priorities of the Division while considering budget realities, and resource availability. Communicate regularly with internal project sponsors, capital unit supervisors, project managers and senior WLRD and DNRP management to provide updates on portfolio accomplishments, challenges and resource needs. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across the portfolio in collaboration with the section manager, project control officer, and senior WLRD and DNRP management. Serve as a member of the Capital Delivery Section Leadership team helping to build a positive, inclusive and highly productive culture.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsQualifications You Bring: - Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, environmental engineering, or a closely related field and, a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in the field directly related to this position.
- Experience planning , coordinating and/or implementing capital projects involving habitat restoration, flood risk reduction, fish passage and /or water quality protection including stormwater management, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the described duties.
- Working knowledge of regional planning documents including flood hazard , salmon recovery , fish passage and water quality plans and related regulatory obligations.
- Skill in building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, Tribes, local communities, and landowners.
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with and collaboration among internal teams and sponsors with different goals and objectives .
Competencies You Bring: - Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives .
- Plans and Aligns: Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals .
- Organizational savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: - Advanced degree in planning, environmental science, fisheries, engineering or related field,
- Technical expertise in fisheries, water quality, engineering and/or project management
- Experience developing or contributing to the development of watershed scale planning documents that assess baseline conditions, identify opportunities a nd prioritize actions necessary to restore watershed health.
- Experience developing funding strategies and securing funds to advance large scale watershed restoration efforts .
- Demonstrated ability to align capital project portfolios with the organization's strategic objectives and make decisions that contribute to overall business success .
Supplemental InformationWorking Conditions:- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements at King Street Center typically 2-3 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 .
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcomeapplications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Capital Project Manager IV classification and having passed probation). We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.
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.
Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:- Complete Online Application.
- Resume.
- Cover letter.
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or igood@kingcounty.gov .
Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website .
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an
interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at
Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and
Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes recently 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 related to this recruitment process, 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: 8/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
