The Environmental Health Services Division (EHS), Community Toxics, Science & Policy Section is seeking a highly organized, detailed-oriented, and responsive individual to fill the position of Recovery Team Logistics Coordinator (Project/Program Manager II or PPM II) to join the Division’s COVID-19 Recovery Program for indoor air quality and ventilation. The PPM II is a key member of the Community Education & Supply Distribution Team and works with our EHS Recovery Technical Assistance Team, community-based partners, King County COVID Task Forces, vendors and warehouses to coordinate the logistics of the distribution of COVID supplies to those most in need. Examples of responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to planning and setting up procedures and tracking databases to support the successful and equitable supply distribution; serving as point of contact to triage requests from the program team, agencies and community-based partners; maintaining accurate and up-to-date database and records; and assisting in providing educational materials on indoor air and ventilation guidance related to COVID-19.
 
The EHS COVID-19 Recovery Program is supporting the reopening by providing technical assistance and multi-lingual education on indoor air quality, ventilation, and other building health issues across multiple sectors (including schools, childcares, small restaurants, faith organizations and non-health care congregate settings), particularly those in communities that are highly impacted by COVID-19, have lower vaccination rates, and/or face environmental health disparities. The program plans to distribute HEPA air purifiers and other supplies to assist those most in need as a mitigation measure to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Our 20-person team strives to provide equitable service and applies a community engagement approach toward this effort.
 
The successful candidate will have a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County, enjoy providing a high level of customer service under multiple demands, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be effective at developing efficient and organized processes and tools to accurately track and document. The successful applicant will work closely with the Technical Assistance Team and Community Education Team in the program to triage supply requests and coordinate the purchasing, deliveries and distribution of the supplies.
 
The position supports and advances Environmental Health Services Division's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.  The position will be located within the Environmental Health Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County.
 
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: 
The Environmental Health Services Division's mission is to identify and sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities.  Through the work of over 150 dedicated employees, the Environmental Health Services Division identifies and sustains environmental conditions that promote health equity and healthy people and communities in Seattle and King County.  Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender or economic status.  The Division’s core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve.
 
To learn more, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/ehs.
 
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: 
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
 
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

A key expectation for this position is to implement program activities and priorities as part of EHS Division’s COVID-19 Recovery Program.
 
Logistics Coordination

• Manage the logistics of the supplies distribution to support the direct assistance efforts of the program team and community-based partners.
• Set up and implement supply distribution procedures (tracking database, recipient confirmation forms, etc.).
• Serve as point of contact to triage and prioritize requests for HEPA air purifiers using an equity-based decision tree, to direct limited resources to where the needs are identified to be greatest.
• Receive and respond to supply requests to support the program’s operations and determine if requests can be fulfilled with available inventory or if procurement is needed. 
• Coordinate with EH administrative staff and the vendors on the order of supplies.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to receive supplies from the vendors, deliver supplies to partner sites, and schedule pick-ups of supplies by staff and community partners.

• Develop efficient processes, tools and a database to accurately track and monitor inventory and supplies distribution, and verify information is accurate, up to date and complete.
• Perform basic numeric calculations to track inventory of supplies at the warehouse, quantities of supplies that have been delivered, and expenditures to-date. 
• Track type and quantity of supply distributed to different sectors at the zip code level to feed into the program’s situation reporting.
• Summarize data analysis to inform reporting.
• Set up and maintain a SharePoint records library to collect all necessary documentation related to the supply distribution (e.g., delivery confirmation forms, invoices, receipts, packing slips etc.), procured through the use of federal funding. 

• Assist in providing educational materials on indoor air and ventilation guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, basic accounting and mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and coordinating logistics processes involving multiple partners.
• Demonstrated ability in tracking progress of a high volume of requests from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated ability in creating, managing and updating databases and records.
• Skilled in accurate and timely data entry.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing relevant data independently.
• Organizational skills and detailed-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable to look out for continual process improvements.
• Customer service skills in person, via emails and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).
• Follows through on assignments as directed.
• Works independently and effectively as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks.
• Ability to support on development of educational materials.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and high volume of requests. 
• Strong and clear communicator (written and oral).
• Initiative and accountability skills for work product or service.

• Experience working in a supply chain or inventory management.
• Experience managing inventory in a warehouse
• Experience working in a highly-collaborative and multi-functional program team. 
• Experience with engaging with community-based organizations.

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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.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• A cover letter describing your interest in this position and how do you meet the required qualifications for this job. 
• Responses to supplemental questions.

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location, and working hours.

• The selected candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation. Records are not automatically disqualifying.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.

• This position requires the ability to perform work duties both indoors in an office environment and the warehouse and in the field in a variety physical and weather conditions that may include walking uneven terrain, working around heavy machinery, strong odors, dusts, animals, and various types of wastes. 
• Exposure to individuals from the public who are upset, angry, agitated, and sometimes hostile, requiring the use of conflict management and de-escalation skills.
• This position may require strength enough to lift, push, or pull field equipment weighing between 25 pounds.
• Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis and a valid Washington State Driver's license.

The home base for this position is Chinook Building located in Downtown Seattle, Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1100, Seattle and Public Health Warehouse located in South Seattle. This position will have the possibility to telecommute (TBD).