Project/Program Manager III (C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Renton, WA 98058
Description:
Salary: $106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location : Renton, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 243308
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The Department of Local Services (DLS) Road Services Division is seeking a forward-thinking, strategic, and experienced Maintenance Management Systems Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to manage and support the Maintenance Section's work planning and budgeting systems. This role involves conducting advanced financial analysis and reporting, monitoring complex budgets and work programs, and collaborating closely with internal departments and external agencies to support financial planning and ensure effective system integration.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties
Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Desired:
Experience in public sector or government agency financial operations.
Experience in Oracle EBS, Anaplan, and CityWorks.
Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of May 5, 2025. If you are selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited to participate in a 45-minute in-person interview the week of May 12, 2025.
WHO MAY APPLY:This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer. APPLICATION PROCESS:A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
WORK SCHEDULE:The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:Mission-Critical Employees: Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.
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.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by PROTEC17.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. 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.
To learn more about the Road Services Division, Permitting or Director's Office, please visit our websites at:
Road Services Division: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road-services
Permitting: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/permits
Director's Office: https://kingcountylocalblog.com/category/directors-office/
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Cassandra Montgomery
Human Resources Analyst, Senior
206-263-5866
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.
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Do you have experience preparing complex budgets, analysis and monitoring?
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If you answered yes to question number one, please indicate where you gained this experience, your role in this position(s), and provide an example of a complex budget you prepared and how you ensured its accuracy and effectiveness in analysis and monitoring? If this does not apply to you, please state "N/A".
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Do you have experience utilizing data from maintenance/or asset management and financial systems to inform decision making?
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If you answered yes to question number three, please indicate where you gained this experience, your role in this position(s), and describe what challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the tools and or processes that you used. If this does not apply to you, please state "N/A".
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5. Please check all that apply to you:
Required Question
Location : Renton, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 243308
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The Department of Local Services (DLS) Road Services Division is seeking a forward-thinking, strategic, and experienced Maintenance Management Systems Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to manage and support the Maintenance Section's work planning and budgeting systems. This role involves conducting advanced financial analysis and reporting, monitoring complex budgets and work programs, and collaborating closely with internal departments and external agencies to support financial planning and ensure effective system integration.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties
Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
- Provide technical analysis for complex work planning and budget development.
- Prepare complex budget and work program monitoring reports, including investigating and resolving issues.
- Monitor and reconcile monthly financial reports, including preparation of correcting entries.
- Maintain project cost accounting structure.
- Monitor work requests from contracting jurisdictions, provide costing information, and assign requests to appropriate units.
- Manage and update asset inventories, including the set-up of new assets.
- Support and coordinate updates, enhancements, and issue resolution within the asset management database.
- Manage and monitor data integration processes between financial, asset management, and work management systems.
- Monitor and update labor, equipment, and material rates within work management and cost estimating systems.
- Coordination with Risk Management, Finance, and other agencies to support financial planning, reporting, and system integration efforts.
- Provide support for system upgrades and changes, including user testing and issue identification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Demonstrated experience in budget analysis, preparation, and monitoring, including tracking accomplishment rates.
- Demonstrated experience with maintenance management, asset management, and financial systems.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience efficiently organizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while successfully balancing competing demands and meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to support and drive informed decision-making processes.
- In-depth knowledge of project cost accounting.
- Experience collaborating effectively within a team to ensure successful coordination and completion of tasks.
- Proficiency in applying quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to evaluate data and inform decision-making processes.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences including staff, executive leadership teams, and external partners, in a clear and meaningful way.
- Experience preparing and presenting data.
- Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite products (Teams, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).
Desired:
Experience in public sector or government agency financial operations.
Experience in Oracle EBS, Anaplan, and CityWorks.
Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of May 5, 2025. If you are selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited to participate in a 45-minute in-person interview the week of May 12, 2025.
WHO MAY APPLY:This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer. APPLICATION PROCESS:A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
WORK SCHEDULE:The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:Mission-Critical Employees: Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.
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.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by PROTEC17.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. 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.
To learn more about the Road Services Division, Permitting or Director's Office, please visit our websites at:
Road Services Division: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road-services
Permitting: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/permits
Director's Office: https://kingcountylocalblog.com/category/directors-office/
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Cassandra Montgomery
Human Resources Analyst, Senior
206-263-5866
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 experience preparing complex budgets, analysis and monitoring?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered yes to question number one, please indicate where you gained this experience, your role in this position(s), and provide an example of a complex budget you prepared and how you ensured its accuracy and effectiveness in analysis and monitoring? If this does not apply to you, please state "N/A".
03
Do you have experience utilizing data from maintenance/or asset management and financial systems to inform decision making?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered yes to question number three, please indicate where you gained this experience, your role in this position(s), and describe what challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the tools and or processes that you used. If this does not apply to you, please state "N/A".
05
5. Please check all that apply to you:
- I have experience utilizing Oracle EBS
- I have experience utilizing Anaplan
- I have experience utilizing CityWorks
- None of the above.
Required Question