Summary

The Policy and Strategy team works to provide support across the department to develop department priorities and to guide department-wide alignment with those priorities. The Policy and Strategy team's approach is centered in racial equity and seeks to address root causes of health inequities through strategic planning, strong intergovernmental and community relationships, and targeted policy priorities.

The Policy and Strategy team seeks a Policy Advisor in the Project/Program Manager IV (PPMIV) job classification to support Public Health in advancing policy priorities, supporting relationships across government bodies, and leading special projects as needed. The person in this role will support the department in navigating King County Council proviso requests, assist government relations staff in navigating high priority topics with King County cities, lead the development of policy priorities and guide and participate in community engagement. The person in this role will support the Policy and Strategy team in measuring our team's performance and achieving the department's strategic planning goals.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for one (1) year. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

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 visithttp://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

Lead multiple teams in planning and development of King County Council reports and other policy documents.
Advance antiracist and pro-equity policy priorities.
Serve as an expert public health policy advisor by interpreting and communicating the impacts of proposed and existing legislation, regulations, and other policies.
Collaborate with community members across King County, particularly community members that have experienced systemic oppression, to gather input on policy needs and priorities.
Prepare briefing documents and written statements for the Office of Policy and Planning as needed.
Utilize a racial equity lens to ensure that priorities and recommendations are aimed at eliminating structural racism and racial inequities.
Conduct primary and secondary research to develop data-informed recommendations on how to advance the department’s and division’s policy and advocacy agenda;
Research and analyze existing and proposed local and state legislation, regulations, budgets, and policies.
Support the department's quality assurance and performance management activities.
Work with elected officials as needed on issues affecting Public Health.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required:

Experience drafting reports for government bodies.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Experience working strategically within complex political systems, with a preference for local governmental settings.
Strong interpersonal, communication and cultural competency skills and a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
An inclusive work style that respects and honors the knowledge of all participants.
Knowledge of research and analysis methods.
Ability to interpret and develop legislative and regulatory policy.
Ability to advocate for department priorities.
Demonstrated work history and/or lived experience (personal knowledge or first-hand involvement) working on social and racial justice issues alongside communities from racial, cultural, and economically diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of context underlying racial and health inequities.
Communicating and facilitating conversations in ways that inform strategic program and policy decisions to achieve racial and health equity.
Strong presentation skills.
Ongoing commitment to learning, understanding, and effective application of anti-racist and equity practices.

Desired:

Experience managing grants.
Experience supervising multiple staff.
Experience developing and maintaining a project/program budget.
Demonstrated leadership abilities that include building effective and accountable teams, managing conflict, creative problem-solving, and making quality decisions which can impact the outcome of the project.
Knowledge of other King County government, agencies, and systems.
Knowledge of King County or other government principles and procedures.
Experience engaging elected officials.
Tribal relations experience.

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.

Application Process

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)
Cover letter - (Describing how you meet the requirements of the position)

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 towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://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.

Work Schedule

This position is Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. Additional evening hours may be required as needed. This position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location

This position is located at Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104.

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

Union Membership

This position is not represented.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson (sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov).

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