Code Writer (Project/Program Manager III)



Code Writer (Project/Program Manager III)

Salary

$96,703.57 - $122,577.31 Annually

Location

WA 98057-2906, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2022VS17626

Department

DLS - Dept. of Local Services

Division

Permitting

Opening Date

12/15/2022

Closing Date

1/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Summary

NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.


This is a unique opportunity to help shape environmental protections in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best available science to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County’s bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.  
 
You will thrive in this position if . . . 
 
  • You are creative problem solver who likes to collaborate across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for the environment and the communities we serve; 
  • You are skilled at presenting policy, science, and customer service considerations to decision-makers;
  • You are customer focused and committed to public service; 
You are energized by finding solutions to potentially conflicting policy and community interests;
  • You are comfortable charting a path forward in the face of ambiguity; and
  • You have strong attention to detail and legislative experience.

Job Duties

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.

  • Work collaboratively with staff from multiple county programs to draft code updates, adopting ordinances, and public rules to comply with federal and state mandates and advance the county’s Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan and 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan
  • Work collaboratively with King County Office of Regional Planning and Department of Natural Resources and Parks to review Best Available Science and develop code changes as part of King County Comprehensive Plan update.  
  • Seek advice from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to support development of code updates and legislation and to address questions that arise during public and Council review.  
  • Prepare State Environmental Policy Act checklists in support of ordinance and code development.
  • Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders.
  • Develop and provide educational materials, training and capacity building within the division and department to help the public understand county regulations and comment opportunities, and to support excellent customer service. 
  • Represent the Permitting Division at the countywide Teams, the Regional Code Collaboration and other inter-agency groups.  
  • Maintain and support a culture of superior customer service.  
  • Communicate in all media and at all times in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent; lead by example with other team members.  
  • Scrupulously honor commitments made to internal and external customers.  
  • Foster professional and healthy relationships with other departments, agencies, and partners. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 
 

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:     

  • Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in both rural and urban environments.
  • Experience and passion for identifying and resolving policy and code barriers and conflicts to advancing complex natural resource management goals.  
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to apply both law and science to policy and code updates.  
  • Experience with developing and supporting state or local legislative proposals through drafting, review, amendment, and adoption.
  • Exceptional communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; skill at facilitating diverse groups of participants to express their views and help design solutions in a constructive and non-threatening environment.  
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships across disciplines and differing constituent interests.  
  • Advanced experience making presentations and recommendations to and supporting the work of elected and appointed bodies; advanced skills in working successfully within a political framework.  
  • Strong project management stills.
  • Skill in advanced-level problem solving.  
  • Strong familiarity with land use legal theory and principles; knowing when to seek legal advice.  
  • Strengths in arraying, analyzing, and presenting complex data sets and information, such as demographic data and other tabular and geo-spatial data sets. 
   Desired Qualifications:   
 
  • Master's or professional degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, architecture, and use law or a related field or combination of education and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements. 
  • Experience with developing and implementing local environmental regulations that meet the needs of changing state and federal requirements.  
  • Experience developing and implementing complex communication strategies.  
  • Experience with King County, Washington State, and Federal code promulgation process or similar.

Supplemental Information

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of January 9th, 2023.

If selected as a finalist, you will be invited to come back the week of January 16th, 2023, for a second interview.
 
This recruitment will be used to fill two Code Writers (Project/Program Manager III) positions. The Code Writers works under the supervision of the Division Director of Permitting and the Director of the Local Services Department, as well as in partnership with key staff members from other departments and agencies within King County and the region.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including career service, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
 
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is non-exempt and not overtime eligible.
 
FORMS AND MATERIALS: A completed King County Application and writing sample form your past work that demonstrates your analytical abilities and for which you were the lead author. It could be a Legislative/Ordinance, staff report, policy analysis/recommendation, etc.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.  Interviews will be conducted via Teams.  Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
   
UNION MEMBERSHIP:  PROTEC17
 
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
    
Vivienne Swai
    Human Resources Analyst
    206-477-1538
    vswai@kingcounty.gov
 
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
 
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
  • submit proof of vaccination or
  • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
 
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.

Teleworking Requirement 
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. 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 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. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
   
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.  
 
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, please contact your 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
  • 12 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and 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 please 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.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
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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This position requires a writing sample. Please verify that you have included a writing sample with your application.
  • Yes, I have submitted a writing sample
  • No, I have not submitted a writing sample
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404