Business Passport PPM III (SDA/TLT)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary : $111,238.40 - $134,492.80 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2025TB24167
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Mobility
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
This position is open to all King County Employees and the General Public. Internal employees applying for the SDA must have completed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.
King County Metro Transit's Market Innovation Section is hiring one (1) Temporary Limited Term (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager III to join the Market and Business Development (MBD) Group.
This TLT/SDA position has an expected duration of 6-9 months, ending no later than December 31, 2025, with possibility of extension.
Market and Business Development (MBD) Group Project/Program Manager III's (PPM III) have the opportunity to develop and implement various types of programs, projects and policies that increase access to mobility and transit across communities in King County. PPM III's employ an array of tools and project management skills to design and implement programs, assemble and facilitate work teams, develop budgets and monitor expenses, craft funding proposals and manage resources, and engage in initiative reporting, assessment and evaluation efforts. MBD Project/Program Manager (PPM) positions offer candidates the ability to apply and build their skills across a diverse portfolio of work in a dynamic environment.
MBD PPM's also have the opportunity to work across programs, organizations, agencies and disciplines including fare policy, transportation demand management, marketing, communications, and business programs. As such, MBD PPM positions also require the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders and customers, while embracing the principles of equity, exemplifying fairness and approachability, employing strong listening and conflict resolution skills, and demonstrating the ability to function in and promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The PPM III's function most effectively with a high EQ, engaging as senior team members and peer-to-peer mentors, with the skills necessary to build partnerships, both internally and externally, to deliver excellent programs, and evaluate program impact and results.
About the Market Innovation Section
The Market Innovation (MI) Section develops and integrates innovative mobility products, services and solutions into Metro's service and operations portfolio. The team works to remove barriers to accessing transit - both physical and institutional - and relies on research and evidence to guide decisions and use customer-centered design to maximize effectiveness of our programs and products. The outcomes of MI initiatives include building new ridership, expanding ORCA participation, engaging new businesses to provide transportation benefits, and enhancing access to mobility services through walking, biking and park & rides, and developing fare policy that promotes access to transit. MI includes two groups: Market & Business Development (MBD) and Research & Innovation (R&I).
About the Market and Business Development Group
The Market and Business Development (MBD) group integrates a transportation demand management approach across our robust mobility programs to increase the use of and access to transportation options throughout King County. MBD develops and deploys tools, leverages data, builds community partnerships, uses fare policy, designs incentives and marketing, and taps a robust product array, along with education and outreach, to influence travel choice behavior and reduce barriers to using mobility options. We prioritize resource allocation for communities where needs are greatest and influence jurisdictional/regional policy making to amplify our work. The Market and Business Development (MBD) Group includes three teams:
These groups engage in a great deal of coordination to implement their program efforts, both internally and externally, and rely upon a number of stakeholders and key partnerships in project design, implementation and evaluation.
Position information: This recruitment process will be used to fill one immediate TLT/SDA vacancy. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future vacancies in the same status, that may occur within the next 12 months from the establishment of the pool (at the discretion of the hiring manager), in this job classification within Market and Business Development.
Job Duties
Applying principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As a Project/Program Manager III, you will:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
To be considered eligible for the PPM III role in the MBD Group, candidates must demonstrate that they possess the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The most competitive candidates will also possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Necessary Special Requirements
Supplemental Information
Who Can Apply:
This position is open to all King County Employees and the General Public. Internal employees applying for the SDA must have completed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.
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.
Required Forms and Application Materials:
Selection Process
All required application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, communication skills, and responsiveness to the application instructions notated above. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty Assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Current King County Employees: Be sure to include your current position and separately list each previous position you held at King County.If you have questions about this, please contact the recruiter.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to check out the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials more competitive:
Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. Work hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered at the supervisor's discretion. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position. The onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA.
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and working in the office. 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.
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.
Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC17 : Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17
Classification information: Project/Program Manager III 2441300
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Tracy Bylund (She/Her), Talent Advisor at gcounty.gov
Need assistance?
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 general questions, please contact the recruiter listed above.
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 , 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.
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:
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
Do you have a bachelor's degree in any field and at least five (5) years of work experience in a related field?
02
If you answered no to the question above, please describe your combination of experience and education which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the duties of this job.
03
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Excel?
04
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?
05
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft powerpoint?
06
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?
07
Please list the program management tools you have experience using such as Smartsheet or equivalent and your level of proficiency.
08
Please describe your level of proficiency and abilities as they relate to Customer Relationship Management tools such as SalesForce or equivalent.
09
MTD - Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
10
MTD - 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
11
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
12
MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
13
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
14
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
15
MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
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I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
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This position requires a valid Washington State driver's license within thirty days after hire, or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner.
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2025TB24167
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Mobility
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
This position is open to all King County Employees and the General Public. Internal employees applying for the SDA must have completed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.
King County Metro Transit's Market Innovation Section is hiring one (1) Temporary Limited Term (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager III to join the Market and Business Development (MBD) Group.
This TLT/SDA position has an expected duration of 6-9 months, ending no later than December 31, 2025, with possibility of extension.
Market and Business Development (MBD) Group Project/Program Manager III's (PPM III) have the opportunity to develop and implement various types of programs, projects and policies that increase access to mobility and transit across communities in King County. PPM III's employ an array of tools and project management skills to design and implement programs, assemble and facilitate work teams, develop budgets and monitor expenses, craft funding proposals and manage resources, and engage in initiative reporting, assessment and evaluation efforts. MBD Project/Program Manager (PPM) positions offer candidates the ability to apply and build their skills across a diverse portfolio of work in a dynamic environment.
MBD PPM's also have the opportunity to work across programs, organizations, agencies and disciplines including fare policy, transportation demand management, marketing, communications, and business programs. As such, MBD PPM positions also require the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders and customers, while embracing the principles of equity, exemplifying fairness and approachability, employing strong listening and conflict resolution skills, and demonstrating the ability to function in and promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The PPM III's function most effectively with a high EQ, engaging as senior team members and peer-to-peer mentors, with the skills necessary to build partnerships, both internally and externally, to deliver excellent programs, and evaluate program impact and results.
About the Market Innovation Section
The Market Innovation (MI) Section develops and integrates innovative mobility products, services and solutions into Metro's service and operations portfolio. The team works to remove barriers to accessing transit - both physical and institutional - and relies on research and evidence to guide decisions and use customer-centered design to maximize effectiveness of our programs and products. The outcomes of MI initiatives include building new ridership, expanding ORCA participation, engaging new businesses to provide transportation benefits, and enhancing access to mobility services through walking, biking and park & rides, and developing fare policy that promotes access to transit. MI includes two groups: Market & Business Development (MBD) and Research & Innovation (R&I).
About the Market and Business Development Group
The Market and Business Development (MBD) group integrates a transportation demand management approach across our robust mobility programs to increase the use of and access to transportation options throughout King County. MBD develops and deploys tools, leverages data, builds community partnerships, uses fare policy, designs incentives and marketing, and taps a robust product array, along with education and outreach, to influence travel choice behavior and reduce barriers to using mobility options. We prioritize resource allocation for communities where needs are greatest and influence jurisdictional/regional policy making to amplify our work. The Market and Business Development (MBD) Group includes three teams:
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) - with a focus on specific communities,TDMis responsible for identifying and implementing ways to remove or reduce barriers to mobility in order to expand access to transit and sustainable transportation options through a variety of tools, including outreach, education, marketing and incentives.
- Business Passport Team - Responsible for promoting access to transit benefits and ORCA products through education and outreach on mobility options by assisting small and large employers with adopting and managing their transportation programs.
These groups engage in a great deal of coordination to implement their program efforts, both internally and externally, and rely upon a number of stakeholders and key partnerships in project design, implementation and evaluation.
Position information: This recruitment process will be used to fill one immediate TLT/SDA vacancy. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future vacancies in the same status, that may occur within the next 12 months from the establishment of the pool (at the discretion of the hiring manager), in this job classification within Market and Business Development.
Job Duties
Applying principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As a Project/Program Manager III, you will:
- Tangibly integrate ESJ principals into all project efforts and apply the agency's shared values of promoting equity, safety, sustainability, and a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Lead and/or support outreach with external stakeholders, including community-based organizations, jurisdictional partners, major and small employers, contractors, transportation-related organizations, and diverse communities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including elected officials, agency leadership and other work groups within Metro and across King County.
- Work with market analysts, data analysts, and customer research to summarize and interpret relevant data to identify challenges and barriers customers are experiencing, new markets and communities to engage, and trends and effectiveness of programs to increase transit ridership and access to sustainable transportation.
- Engage in program, project, product, and policy development activities, including consultation around service levels and innovative programs to reach and engage current and future transit riders.
- Demonstrate a high degree of client relationship management, with the capacity to build long-term partnerships, build relationships, provide consultation, and demonstrate the ability to understand and provide advice on complex transportation policy and product issues.
- Manage projects and develop project elements including grant applications, detailed project planning, scheduling and delivery tracking, consultant requests for proposals (RFPs) and/or bid specifications, budget, vendor and contract management, invoice processing, report writing, and data collection and analysis.
- Represent King County Metro in internal and external settings with stakeholders, partners, customers and leadership.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
To be considered eligible for the PPM III role in the MBD Group, candidates must demonstrate that they possess the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in any field and at least five (5) years of work experience in a related field OR any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the duties of this job.
- Familiarity and/or expressed interest in the fields of public transit, transportation, behavior change, product development, marketing and/or communications.
- Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated capacity to identify and understand business and customer needs and barriers to mobility, with the ability to develop programmatic solutions that can address those needs and barriers.
- Strong analysis, critical thinking, and evaluative skills to be able to interpret technical information and data, develop reports, and create actionable plans and/or policies based on takeaways and lessons learned.
- A high emotional intelligence (EQ), demonstrating self-awareness, empathy and possesses the ability to nurture relationships and facilitate engagement with stakeholders, coworkers, intra- and inter-agency project teams, and lead/manage cross-functional teams.
- Ability to promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment while working collaboratively and successfully with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of positions, backgrounds, and viewpoints.
- Strong organizational and project management skills are required, including experience with work planning, scheduling and developing and executing program budgets and contracts, and a strong understanding of financial concepts.
- Familiarity with and/or demonstrated capacity to deliver procurement processes, develop request for proposals and/or qualifications (RFPs/RFQs) and scopes of work, manage external vendors and administer grant funding.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple programs/projects/initiatives simultaneously, have a proactive work style, and demonstrate curiosity, creativity, excellent customer service, and a strategic mindset for innovation.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a matrixed and/or cross-agency team to manage numerous projects and priorities simultaneously on defined timelines in a fast-paced and values-driven environment.
- Must be able to set and communicate priorities, delegate tasks, mentor and provide constructive feedback to teammates, meet deadlines, organize work assignments, and operate with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive information to develop partnerships, negotiate agreements, and pursue joint opportunities. Must be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel.
The most competitive candidates will also possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work experience in the field of transportation, transportation demand management, behavior change, product development, public policy and pricing strategies, and/or public transit.
- Background and experience in marketing and communication campaigns and strategy development that promotes sustained behavior change.
- Experience working with corporate, agency, and/or jurisdiction leadership, including elected and appointed officials.
- Understanding of governmental structures and/or the political environment.
- Experience with and/or demonstrated capacity to use qualitative and quantitative data analysis such as customer and market and feasibility assessments, program outcomes/assessments, and evaluation and trend analysis.
- Understanding of Metro's fare products and services focused on encouraging the use of transit and alternative mobility options.
- Experience in project management software and scheduling tools.
- Experience in data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
Necessary Special Requirements
- A valid Washington State driver's license within thirty days after hire, or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner, is also required.
Supplemental Information
Who Can Apply:
This position is open to all King County Employees and the General Public. Internal employees applying for the SDA must have completed their probationary period in their current Career Service position.
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.
Required Forms and Application Materials:
- An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and any/all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly in the work experience section of the application.
- Complete all supplemental questions.
Selection Process
All required application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, communication skills, and responsiveness to the application instructions notated above. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty Assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Current King County Employees: Be sure to include your current position and separately list each previous position you held at King County.If you have questions about this, please contact the recruiter.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to check out the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials more competitive:
Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. Work hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered at the supervisor's discretion. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position. The onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA.
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and working in the office. 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.
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.
Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC17 : Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17
Classification information: Project/Program Manager III 2441300
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Tracy Bylund (She/Her), Talent Advisor at gcounty.gov
Need assistance?
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 general questions, please contact the recruiter listed above.
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 , 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.
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
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
Do you have a bachelor's degree in any field and at least five (5) years of work experience in a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered no to the question above, please describe your combination of experience and education which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the duties of this job.
03
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Excel?
- 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.
04
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?
- 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.
05
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft powerpoint?
- None, but willing to learn.
- Very Limited. I have completed training but have not used it much.
- Beginner. I am able to create and save slide presentations; print slides and handouts; cut and paste; use outline view; present a slide show
- Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to format slide backgrounds; re-order slides; replace text; insert clip art; change font, text, bullets; group objects; use the Slide Master View; modify tables; spell check
- Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to use Password protect, animate slides, insert movies, change the type of charts, use transition, package for CD, use web tools, create web pages.
06
Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?
- 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.
07
Please list the program management tools you have experience using such as Smartsheet or equivalent and your level of proficiency.
08
Please describe your level of proficiency and abilities as they relate to Customer Relationship Management tools such as SalesForce or equivalent.
09
MTD - Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service 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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MTD - 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
11
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
- YES
- NO
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MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
- Yes
- No
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MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
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MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
- Yes
- No
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MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
- a. Bus Operations Division
- b. Capital Division
- c. Employee Services Division
- d. Facilities Division
- e. Finance & Administration Division
- f. General Manager's Office
- g. Marine Division
- h. Mobility Division
- i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
- j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
- k. Vehicle Maintenance
- l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
- m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
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I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
- Yes
- No
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This position requires a valid Washington State driver's license within thirty days after hire, or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner.
- I understand
Required Question