Equitable Development Capacity Building Project Manager (PPM II)

Salary: $45.30 - $57.43 Hourly
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2025KR23611
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Housing Homeless & Comm Dev
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
Are you passionate about leveraging public policy and programs to empower communities most vulnerable to displacement to shape their own futures? Do you thrive on collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, sometimes with varying objectives? Do you listen carefully and know how to build trusting relationships with community partners? Are you skilled at building the leadership and the capacity of community-based organizations interested in engaging in housing development? King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is looking for you!
The of DCHS is seeking an Equitable Development Capacity Building Project Manager to be part of the King County Equitable Development Initiative (KC EDI) team. KC EDI supports the self-determination of historically underserved and underinvested communities and communities at risk of displacement in King County, by supporting community-led development projects and strategies to resist residential and cultural displacement and promote access to opportunity.
HCDD increases housing stability and develops strong communities. HCDD strives to be an anti-racist division and collaborate with our partners to center historically excluded and systemically marginalized people. This position will be part of the Capital Programs section which provides funding for affordable housing and community development projects, manages affordable housing assets, and provides housing repairs for low-income tenants and homeowners. The Equitable Development Capacity Building Project Manager (PPM II) will implement and develop capacity building strategies for community-based organizations leading housing-related development projects under the direction of the Equitable Development Program Manager and the Housing Capital Investments Manager.
This position will be responsible for staffing a new KC EDI Interim Advisory Board as well collaborating with the Interim Board to implement new equitable development related capacity building grants including developing a Request for Proposals (RFP). Additional tasks will include identifying scopes of work, negotiating contracts, and providing technical assistance for partner organizations as appropriate. This position will support DCHS's evolution to advance opportunities for community-driven development and community stewardship of affordable housing through capacity building of community-based organizations, in accordance with the Equitable Development Initiative and implementation plans.
The position will also be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly in communities most impacted by historical structural racism and discrimination and communities at heightened risk of displacement. These relationships will help inform KC EDI practices to better serve community-based organizations through-out King County.
This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end 18 months after the start date. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Identify and advance opportunities for community-driven development and stewardship of affordable housing through building the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Oversee and support the new KC EDI Interim Advisory Board to successfully develop and implement their annual workplan.
• Coordinate contract administration with an external contractor hired to plan and facilitate KC EDI Interim Advisory Board meetings and manage compensation.
• Work collaboratively with the KC EDI Interim Advisory Board to develop an RFP for new capacity building grants to support community-led organizations leading housing-related capital projects.
• Manage the RFP review and recommendation process, including leadership and participation from community advisors in accordance with the KC EDI Phase 2 implementation plan.
• Negotiate and manage the capacity building grant contracts and work to reduce barriers for smaller CBOs leading equitable community-driven development.
• Build and maintain relationships with CBOs and residents in areas vulnerable to displacement to identify priority needs for capacity building support and technical assistance.
• Collaborate with the County's Communities of Opportunity and Equity, Racial, and Social Justice teams to advance the County's approach to capacity building for equitable development.
• Work collaboratively with the Capital Programs team, across departments, and with external partners to deploy capacity building funding resources to address housing needs and advance the County's equity and social justice goals. For example, identify new community-based organizations to receive technical assistance and capacity building funding to support affordable housing, and offer informal referral support for organizations navigating the capital allocation process.
• Work closely with the Equitable Development Program Manager, the Housing Capital Investments Manager, and the Chief of Capital Programs to ensure alignment between capacity building and capital funding strategies for equitable development and support additional KC EDI implementation work as needed.
• Lead and participate in presentations and briefings to internal and external partners, elected officials, and other key stakeholders on work progress and approaches to capacity building for equitable development.
• Apply project management skills to successfully deliver products and services.
• Support HCD to develop best practices for capacity building and approaches to scaling up the work if additional funding is allocated for KC EDI.
• Apply a racial, equity and social justice mindset to all aspects of the work in partnership with community, team members, other Division and DCHS staff, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Two years of work and/or volunteer experience in community organizing and empowerment, equitable development policy or programs, capacity building, affordable housing, or incorporating equity and social justice into programmatic approaches.
• Competency with one or more relevant subject matters such as anti-displacement strategies, community-driven development, economic development, community development, or affordable housing. Competency can be demonstrated through education, training, professional experience, or lived experience.
• Experience leading collaborative work with community members in communities of color or other historically underserved communities.
• Familiarity with examples of community-driven capital projects and equitable development principles and values.
• Knowledge of race, equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, policy, and systems-based inequities on BIPOC, low-income, and other underserved communities such as immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, seniors, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate and track multiple complex efforts.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License (within 6 months of hire) or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research methods.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

• Experience with government RFPs and contracts or an interest in learning King County's contracting and procurement process.
• Experience serving on or staffing boards, advisory groups, or community workgroups.
• Working knowledge of the affordable housing development process.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
• This position is represented by PROTEC17 (union code: C23).
• The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around March 17, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Kjerstin Richards, krichards@kingcounty.gov.
Supplemental Information
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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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

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
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How many years of experience do you have in community organizing and empowerment, equitable development policy or programs, capacity building, affordable housing or incorporating equity and social justice into programmatic approaches?

• I don't have this experience yet.
• I have one (1) year of experience.
• I have more than one (1) year but less than two (2) years.
• I have more than two (2) years, but less than four (4) years.
• I have over four (4) years of experience.

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Describe your familiarity with community-driven capital projects and your knowledge of equitable development principles and values.
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Briefly describe your approach to capacity building. Why is capacity building necessary to support Community-based organizations (CBOs) in achieving equitable development projects?
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Describe your experience working collaboratively with CBOs or community members in communities of color or other historically underserved communities.
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Describe your experience with developing or responding to public Request(s) for Proposals (RFP) and/or contract or grant management.
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Briefly describe a relevant experience managing a project in which stakeholders had competing or differing needs. Include your role in the effort and how the group came to consensus.
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