Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Bargaining Project/Program Manager II

Salary : $94,224.00 - $119,454.40 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2024IB22784
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Enterprise Employee Services
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
King County Metro Transit seeks a Project/Program Manager II - ATU (Amalgamated Transit Union) Note Taker to provide critical temporary support during the Metro and ATU collective bargaining process. The Project/Program Manager II - ATU Note Taker will record notes that will be considered a critical part of the official documents of collective bargaining and will be used as the basis for determining intent of collective bargaining agreement (CBA) language and will be subject to Public Disclosure Requests. Additionally, you will assist in managing discussions at the bargaining table through database maintenance of all versions of tentative agreements, including preparing the redline version of the collective bargaining agreement which will be used for ATU members' ratification vote and subsequent submittal to Council.

The ideal candidate for this position will have acute attention to detail, significant experience providing administrative and project management support to both labor organizations and Metro management. This position reports to and works collaboratively with the Senior Labor Relations Negotiator.

***This Term Limited Temporary / Special Duty Assignment is open to all King County employees only and is scheduled to last one year, but may end earlier if the project is completed***

Job Duties

• Provide joint note-taking support for ATU and Metro during all bargaining sessions.
• Take accurate notes that must be acceptable to both ATU and Metro bargaining team members.
• Serve as project manager for the Metro bargaining team.
• Create and maintain a database of all versions of bargaining proposals and tentative agreements (TAs) in order to assist in managing discussions at the bargaining table.
• Ensure all TAs are included in the final CBA.
• Prepare the final redline version of the CBA from bargaining notes and database records.
• Coordinate Metro bargaining team's planning and preparation meetings, including document/presentation preparation.
• Coordinate and assist in preparation for Metro proposals.
• Coordinate and consult with Metro stakeholders as needed.
• Perform all project management support to the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) lead negotiator and Metro negotiations lead as a neutral party.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have the ability to quickly gain credibility with both union and management team members.
• Are highly organized and analytical.
• Have a proven ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in record keeping.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively problem solve, apply good judgment and initiative.
• Are able to use discretion when handling sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Have advanced proficiency in using Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and Share Point

Highly competitive candidates will also have:

• A significant background and understanding of labor unions and the collective bargaining process.
• Extensive experience working with unions and management in a joint problem-solving setting.
• Advanced proficiency in using Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and Share Point
• Ability to manage visible and politically sensitive projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of King County Metro Transit policies and procedures.
• Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar), demonstrating strong knowledge of and application of project management best practices.

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open only to King County employees and will be used to fill one Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position.

• TLT's are open to all King County employees. King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
• SDA's are open to current King County career service employees who have passed their initial probationary period and appointed employees.
• Employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

How To Apply:
The following application materials are required:

An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly. *Please provide a complete online application. Resumes will not be reviewed.

Completed supplemental questions.

A cover letter no longer than one page that addresses your interest in this role and details how your experience applies to the duties of this position.

Application materials will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. Applications that do not include the required materials may be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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: Ira Becton -
Other Position Information:

Work Schedule
This Term Limited Temporary / Special Duty Assignment position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore eligible for overtime pay, which may be required. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Variations may be required depending on the demands and needs of the work.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
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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.
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:

• 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

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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.
01

Please describe your level of experience recording meeting notes and/or meeting minutes.

• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to learn.
• I have less than one year of experience.
• I have one year but less than two years of experience.
• I have two years but less than three years of experience.
• I have three years but less than four years of experience.
• I have four years but less than five years of experience.
• I have five or more years of this experience.

02

Please describe your level of experience understanding labor unions and the collective bargaining process.

• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to learn.
• I have less than one year of this experience.
• I have one year but less than two years of this experience.
• I have two years but less than three years of this experience.
• I have three years but less than four years of this experience.
• I have four years but less than five years of this experience.
• I have five years or more years of this experience.

03

Please describe your level of experience working with unions and management in a joint problem-solving setting.

• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to learn.
• I have less than one year of this experience.
• I have one year of experience but less than two years of experience.
• I have two years but less than three years of experience.
• I have three years but less than four years of experience.
• I have four years but less than five years of experience.
• I have five years or more years of experience.

04

Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Sharepoint? (Answers must be supported by application)

• None, but willing to learn.
• Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
• Beginner. I am able to create, open, save and print documents; cut, copy, paste and delete text; format text; set paper size and orientation.
• Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to create page breaks; adjust line spacing; insert page numbers; use auto text; create and edit templates; insert headers and footers; insert and edit tables; use search and replace.
• Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to set up data sources for mail merge; create macros; use track and review; protect documents; convert tables to text; create hyperlinks, create columns.

05

Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word? (Answers must be supported by application)

• None, but willing to learn.
• Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
• Beginner. I am able to create, open, save and print documents; cut, copy, paste and delete text; format text; set paper size and orientation.
• Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to create page breaks; adjust line spacing; insert page numbers; use auto text; create and edit templates; insert headers and footers; insert and edit tables; use search and replace.
• Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to set up data sources for mail merge; create macros; use track and review; protect documents; convert tables to text; create hyperlinks, create columns.

06

Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Excel? (Answers must be supported by application)

• None, but willing to learn.
• Very limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
• Beginner. I am able to: create, open and save spreadsheets; cut, paste and delete cells; enter numbers; change font size, margins and paper size; print and use the print preview.
• Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to: use the insert and auto-sum function; replace text; change the format of numbers to currency, percentage, etc.; set print areas; protect cells; display charts, audit and validate data; create formulas; set up filters, link data, use statistical functions.
• Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to: create macros, perform horizontal lookups, create functions and formulas, use pivot tables, use solver, use goal seek.

07

Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook? (Answers must be supported by application)

• None, but willing to learn.
• Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
• Beginner. I am able to send, forward and delete emails; set up and use contacts; schedule appointments; view calendars; sort emails; use the task function.
• Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to create and invite others to appointments; make recurring meetings; add delegates; reserve conference rooms; assign tasks; modify task columns; flag emails.
• Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to use Journal, Notes, customize Outlook; use the find feature; use the autopick meeting function; use the autodialer function.

08

Do you possess a Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar)? (Answers must be supported by application)

• I possess a project management certificate.
• I possess a lean six sigma green or black belt.
• I possess a change management certificate.
• I possess two or more certifications (PMP, AICP, PE, or similar).
• I do not possess a Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar).

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