JOB
The Road Services Division has an exciting opportunity for a Project/Program Manager IV supporting contracting and procurement needs for Roads Maintenance operations. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on infrastructure maintenance work that benefits communities across the region. You will determine and develop procurement approaches, work with cross-functional groups to analyze and develop scope of work, compile contract terms, and execute purchasing processes that are fair, open, and competitive while maximizing the County’s Pro-Equity in Contracting initiatives. If you are a driven and organized individual with a passion for project management and contract administration, we encourage you to apply! Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serving as the Maintenance section’s lead representative, determine and develop procurement approach for routine and non-routine contract awards, bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions for procurement. Work with Maintenance staff to develop scope of work, evaluation criteria, and contract requirements. Manage procurement process from creation of the solicitation to execution, in coordination with the County’s central procurement office. Identify issues that could impede procurement process. Manage the section’s annual pool bid process for procuring construction materials and equipment and develop the bid tabulation book used by operations staff.Maintain contracts utilized by the Roads Maintenance section: work directly with management and field staff to develop technical specifications for new solicitations, monitor contract usage and expirations and ensure continuity of services, review and oversee compliance with terms and conditions, assist in resolving accounts payable issues, and manage contract amendments.Participate in the review and inspection of contractual terms and conditions for compliance with relevant procedures, federal, state, and county laws and regulations, and non-discrimination requirements. Analyze and make recommendations regarding compliance issues, violations of contract provisions, and policies and procedures. Develop and provide guidance and advice to leadership on solicitation strategy, including alternate procurement approaches to support the section’s operations.Manage, update and develop internal resources and materials on Maintenance section’s contracts, assist in creation and maintenance of section-wide procurement policies and procedures, and conduct training. Ensure that all essential contract documentation is in the contract file, accurate and complete for audit accountability purposes. Other duties as assigned to support Maintenance operations and Roads division, including support of emergency and inclement weather response operations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Union Representative: PROTEC 17WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer. The Department of Local Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.NOTE: Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. 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 (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. 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 that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Jerrell HollisSenior Human Resources Analyst206-477-4318jhollis@kingcounty.govForbes 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.