King County, WA · 1 day ago
Special Project Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelKing County is seeking a Special Project Manager for its Wastewater Treatment Division, responsible for managing complex infrastructure programs and projects. The role requires strategic thinking and collaboration to address politically sensitive projects while ensuring compliance with regulations and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
Determine scope and issues, ensuring project/programs are aligned with County strategies, initiatives, and Wastewater Treatment Division mission, vision, values, and goals. Set priorities. Monitor and document progress
Develop short-term plans to establish service or to mitigate major issues and develop timelines for implementation. Draft long-range plans to ensure programs remains in compliance with all relevant State, Federal, local and King County requirements and regulations
Manage and control day-to-day activities, issues, risks, quality, and budget. Lead matrixed staff
Prepare and give presentations to internal and external audiences on progress, current status and responses to identified issues
Maintain open, continuous communication with citizen groups and other interested parties to mitigate negative exposure and report progress
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices; advanced analytical and conceptual skills
Advanced knowledge and skill in managing highly visible and politically sensitive projects; skill in organizing, planning and execution
Knowledge and skill in managing projects for a large organization with diverse business operations, strategic information requirements and priorities
Skill in effectively communicating orally and in writing, including making formal presentations to groups and committees, influencing decision-makers in a political environment, and working with the media and the public
Skill in problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiating and decision making
Skill in handling multiple competing priorities
Skill in managing and leading multi-discipline work teams; skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Experience with project management within a complex operating utility or government infrastructure
Experience partnering with other governmental agencies, jurisdictions, regulators, tribes and/or community groups
Regulatory strategic ability including regulatory interpretation, compliance risk assessment, negotiation, interaction with regulators and experience crafting and implementing regulatory mechanisms
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
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: eligible King County employees may 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 two personal 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
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
Founded in 1852
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
Communities of Opportunity (COO) Employment Manager
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