Project Control Supervisor - PRISM
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary : $138,944.00 - $176,675.20 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025-23769
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F5B : L117-WTD Sups
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
About the Role:
Come join the Project Control team with this exciting opportunity as a career service Project Control Supervisor. You will supervise a diverse group of driven professionals in the Project Control Unit of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). The successful candidate for this position will work as part of a collaborative team of other Project Control Supervisors in the management of staff and systems that support the delivery of capital projects for the Division.
As Project Control Supervisor you will need to keep pace with the changing landscape of project delivery approaches for WTD and other Divisions, as well as, county-wide changes required by County Code, the Office of Performance Strategy and Budget and the Capital Project Management Workgroup. You will lead updating or creation of new functionality, business processes, procedures and standards as they apply to the systems you are responsible for to support these efforts. You will be looked to grow staff skillsets to support the expanding WTD capital program while working in a matrixed organization with Project Management, Portfolio Management, Finance and other Units.
Staff reporting to this position are responsible for the development, maintenance and upgrade of the PRISM Project/Contract Management System and the associated Resource Management and Portfolio Management Systems. Additionally, staff support or lead budget development, business analytics, performance reporting and Green Building Ordinance tracking in collaboration with the Project Management and Portfolio Management Units within WTD and across multiple Divisions county-wide.
This opportunity will support and shape Wastewater Treatment Divisions future spending expected be in the billions of dollars. This work helps to keep King County's water clean and will set the foundation for another 50 years of exemplary environmental stewardship.
About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be a key part of one of King County's largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of the largest capital program in King County with projects and programs stretching across 2200 square miles.
To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 800 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.
We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Project Control Supervisor - PRISM,you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal King County qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mark Workinger at
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook, , , YouTube, and the
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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.
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 : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025-23769
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F5B : L117-WTD Sups
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
About the Role:
Come join the Project Control team with this exciting opportunity as a career service Project Control Supervisor. You will supervise a diverse group of driven professionals in the Project Control Unit of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). The successful candidate for this position will work as part of a collaborative team of other Project Control Supervisors in the management of staff and systems that support the delivery of capital projects for the Division.
As Project Control Supervisor you will need to keep pace with the changing landscape of project delivery approaches for WTD and other Divisions, as well as, county-wide changes required by County Code, the Office of Performance Strategy and Budget and the Capital Project Management Workgroup. You will lead updating or creation of new functionality, business processes, procedures and standards as they apply to the systems you are responsible for to support these efforts. You will be looked to grow staff skillsets to support the expanding WTD capital program while working in a matrixed organization with Project Management, Portfolio Management, Finance and other Units.
Staff reporting to this position are responsible for the development, maintenance and upgrade of the PRISM Project/Contract Management System and the associated Resource Management and Portfolio Management Systems. Additionally, staff support or lead budget development, business analytics, performance reporting and Green Building Ordinance tracking in collaboration with the Project Management and Portfolio Management Units within WTD and across multiple Divisions county-wide.
This opportunity will support and shape Wastewater Treatment Divisions future spending expected be in the billions of dollars. This work helps to keep King County's water clean and will set the foundation for another 50 years of exemplary environmental stewardship.
About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be a key part of one of King County's largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of the largest capital program in King County with projects and programs stretching across 2200 square miles.
To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 800 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.
We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Project Control Supervisor - PRISM,you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Direct business analysis efforts, specification refinement and vendor management in the delivery of software system development, maintenance, and upgrades for the PRISM Project/Contract Management System and the associated Resource Management and Portfolio Management Systems.
- Oversee process improvements for business systems and associated technologies from planning through execution-examples may include functionality enhancements, data mining, business requirements gathering, report development, and performance metric dashboard creation
- Lead a diverse team of professionals as a direct supervisor. Develop, coach and mentor staff to continue developing a skilled and effective team of professionals to meet current and emerging needs of the WTD Capital program, other supported Divisions and new initiatives.
- Manage proactively using active problem solving while seeking opportunities for improving processes, procedures and systems.
- Promote teamwork, inclusion and a cooperative environment while recognizing the value of diversity of opinion, culture, and perspective.
- Model effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills including listening, motivating, managing conflicts or crises with courage and composure, and dealing with difficult problems with flexibility and adaptability.
- Actively develop and maintain successful relationships within the division and other agencies.
- Successfully navigate ambiguity in a changing organization while providing clear guidance to staff.
- Be comfortable communicating with higher management, providing information and recommendations tailored to management decision making.
- Be equally as comfortable explaining financial information to non-financial staff as to other financial professionals at any level in the organization.
- Coordinate with Finance and Project/Portfolio management at the Division level on budget issues for all capital projects and programs. Participate in regular capital program budget development, cashflow and project reviews.
- Perform assessments of Division process optimization needs and systemic issues then propose and implement solutions.
- Develop, maintain and optimize performance measures for capital project and program management using advanced data analytics and business intelligence applications e.g. Looker, Microsoft BI and/or Tableau.
- Lead or participate in the development and implementation of County, Department and Division change management, special initiatives, or business process improvements as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, statistics, mathematics, or related field and minimum of 7 years experience in system management in a public agency.
- Previous experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise assigned staff, including setting objective, giving and receiving feedback, motivation, performance improvement and recommending disciplinary action. Knowledge and skill in the principles and practices of successful supervision, employee coaching and performance management.
- Experience in and comprehensive understanding of principles, processes and challenges of managing capital project programs, including developing budgets, schedules, long range capital plans, analysis of cash flow, and monitoring in progress and workload for a capital program.
- Substantial experience managing teams and overseeing vendors and consultants in the delivery of software system development, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant performance tracking and indicators for capital project and program management best practices.
- Ability to supervise staff and multiple locations while still fostering a team environment and maintaining consistency in deliverables and work product.
- Ability to provide an empowering leadership style and foster a productive and supportive work environment that attracts and retains quality employees, promotes teamwork, and challenges and develops employees.
- Established ability to communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
- Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal King County qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mark Workinger at
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook, , , YouTube, and the
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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.
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.
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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?
- 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