Salary

$113,235.20 - $143,520.00 Annually

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024CF22631

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Administrative Services

Opening Date

09/04/2024

Closing Date

9/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

Position Summary
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a skilled Administration Process Improvement Specialist (Project/Program Manager IV) who will bring experience and expertise to support the department in developing "best in class" financial management practices and in effectively implementing a range of process improvements.

Reporting to the Strategic Financial Process Improvement Manager (SFPIM) of the Financial Operations Team (FOT), this position will lead efforts to identify improvements in financial practice, supports the SFPIM's efforts to build internal capacity to meet priorities for management, and will work with the Equitable Contracting Improvement Manager to develop and implement the systems and procedures to sustain gains made from process improvements.

Background
The Administration Process Improvement Specialist will work in the Central Finance group of the Administrative Service Division, Office of the Director. The Central Finance Team is a collaborative and progressive 4-person team that is welcoming, inviting and believes in effective and efficient communication.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
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.

The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule:
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

Work Location:
Hybrid work environment. This position will be located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 and will work onsite 1-2 days per week or as needed. The remainder of the work will be performed via teleworking.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. 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 where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time 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.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with department and specific division leadership and staff to develop scope, timeline, and project deliverables.
• Lead financial process improvement projects in a large, matrixed organization using Lean or similar process improvement methods.
• Provide project management and strategic support to SFPIM to organize, coordinate, and track all elements of the department's initiative to create a "best in class" financial management system.
• Plan and lead implementation of sustainable improvements identified through the department's equitable contracting initiative.
• Develop and implement department-wide standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate thought leadership through participation in process mapping and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Race and Social Justice and pursuing changes to policies and practices that address systemic racism and inequities.
• At least three (3) years of effective process improvement work in administrative processes in a large institutional or governmental organization.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in working with diverse teams including setting clear expectations, active listening, and providing constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills in using Lean or similar techniques in leading teams in identifying improvements to administrative processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use change management practices.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in building trusted partnerships with customers. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people to bring about desired results in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information to different audiences. Demonstrated experience in project management and socializing change.
• Demonstrated experience to simultaneously manage multiple large projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experience and qualifications (Desired):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Management, or other related majors
• Contracting experience
• At least three (3) years of working experience in finance in a complex financial environment. Additional experience may substitute for the required education.
• Knowledge of current standards and developing trends in public sector or governmental fund accounting, managerial and financial accounting, including GAAP and GASB.

Supplemental Information

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) 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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply
This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.

Application Process
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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership
Not represented by a labor union.

Contact
For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov .

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.