Franchise Program Agent (Real Property Agent III)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary : $101,190.75 - $128,265.07 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SM24331
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a real estate professional to support our utility franchise program.
This is a senior level position within the Real Estate Services Section, Property Control unit and is responsible for administering right of way franchise agreements, including moderately complex negotiations of utility franchise agreements and franchise compensation. This person will work closely with the franchise program Real Property Agent IV to plan work, develop and document the program and procedures, monitor schedules and budgets, and report various aspects of the program. The position also requires close coordination with other County agencies. Our ideal applicant will have direct experience negotiating utility franchise agreements or experience with commercial or government real estate and leases.
Who are we?
Real Estate Services currently manages more than 140 utility franchises and is actively improving its practices and pursuing operational innovation and efficiency. We are looking for someone who has the technical expertise and organizational skills to assist getting the work done in an effective and efficient manner along with a collaborative attitude and a commitment to innovation, learning, and organizational improvement.
If this opportunity aligns with your career objectives, we encourage you to apply.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEAs the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public out reach efforts.
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Supplemental Information
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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? 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.
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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?
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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
Required Question
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SM24331
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a real estate professional to support our utility franchise program.
This is a senior level position within the Real Estate Services Section, Property Control unit and is responsible for administering right of way franchise agreements, including moderately complex negotiations of utility franchise agreements and franchise compensation. This person will work closely with the franchise program Real Property Agent IV to plan work, develop and document the program and procedures, monitor schedules and budgets, and report various aspects of the program. The position also requires close coordination with other County agencies. Our ideal applicant will have direct experience negotiating utility franchise agreements or experience with commercial or government real estate and leases.
Who are we?
Real Estate Services currently manages more than 140 utility franchises and is actively improving its practices and pursuing operational innovation and efficiency. We are looking for someone who has the technical expertise and organizational skills to assist getting the work done in an effective and efficient manner along with a collaborative attitude and a commitment to innovation, learning, and organizational improvement.
If this opportunity aligns with your career objectives, we encourage you to apply.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEAs the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public out reach efforts.
Job Duties
- Negotiate complex franchise terms and conditions with utilities for use of County Road rights-of-way.
- Prepare legislative and other documents necessary for processing franchise applications, through King County Council review and execution.
- Coordinate review with and input from County agencies before, during, and after the negotiation process.
- Implement and administer executed franchise agreements by educating King County agencies, resolving conflicts, and taking other steps to support compliance with the terms and conditions of franchise agreements.
- Conduct research related to franchise and road right-of-way issues and facilitate resolution among competing priorities.
- Support documentation of standard work.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Experience negotiating and administering complex binding agreements.
- Understanding of general contract terms and conditions and principles of contract interpretation.
- Advanced oral and written communication, problem-solving, analytical, and investigative research skills.
- Experience in facilitation, conflict resolution, and customer service.
- Regular user of Microsoft Office software.
- Desire to make a positive impact.
- Experience negotiating and administering terms and conditions of utility franchise agreements for use of road rights-of-way.
- Knowledge of utility franchise terms and conditions.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to use of road rights-of-way.
Supplemental Information
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The selected candidate must complete an annual "Financial Disclosure Statement" in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics. Selected candidate must possess a Washington State Driver's License.
- If selected for this opportunity, you will be required to successfully complete reference checks.
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:
- This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117 Professional & Technical.
- This position is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- The typical workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday during normal business hours.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- This position is open to all qualified candidates.
- Competitive regular bargaining unit members represented under the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 P&T Collective Bargaining Agreement are given first consideration over non-bargaining unit applicants for the position.
- A resume and a cover letter that describes how you can excel in this position are highly encouraged, but not required. Please reach out to Sarah McCauley, FMD HR Analyst, at if you have any questions regarding this opportunity. Please only apply for this position on
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? 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
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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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
Required Question