King County

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Summary King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) has an exciting career service opportunity to join the team as a Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director, Project/Program Manager IV. We are looking for an experienced and organized leader to support our Deputy Director. This position will advise and support the HCD Deputy Director across their portfolio, supporting well-informed decision-making, supporting division members in report development, and collaborating with internal and external partners. This position will also offer strategic advice to the Deputy Director and lead cross-divisional and cross-departmental special projects. Job Duties To be considered minimally qualified, applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to: • Advise and assist the Deputy Director in the resolution of policy and programmatic issues and, as necessary, represent the Deputy in meetings with other County departments, community-based organizations, and other partners. • Provide strategic advice to Deputy Director on complex matters. • Provide recommendations to Deputy Director on structure and content of regularly scheduled meetings including but not limited to management team and staff. • Apply an equity and social justice mindset to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members, other Division and DCHS staff, the HCD Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (EIB) team, and internal and external partners. • Draft communications for Deputy Director, with attention to detail, brevity, and political sensitivity. • Lead special projects across multiple sections, divisions, or departments, ensuring transparent communication and clear project timelines. • Support Division Contracting and Procurement processes, including adherence to the Housing Engagement Plan with County Council, DCHS Decision Team process, and alignment with Department contract management and monitoring policies and processes. • Work with Section Leads (e.g. Housing Stability, Major Initiatives, Housing Capital Investment, Community Capital Investment, and Policy, Planning and Special Projects) to facilitate efficient and well-informed decision-making by the Deputy Director for program and policy-related matters. This may include pre-meetings to clarify context and decision points, as well as drafting decision memoranda. • In collaboration with DCHS Government Relations team and project leads, offer structure, writing, editing, and framing assistance to HCD team members supporting report and other document development. Brief Deputy Director regularly on report status, flagging potential challenges early. • Create systems for and provide guidance to HCD team members on all items requiring Deputy Division Director signature. Facilitate timely decision making and signatures. • Track reporting, communications and all contract related projects in coordination with project leads. • Coordinate division’s equity and social justice initiatives and projects. • Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE: • At least six years of experience in affordable or supportive housing, community development, or homelessness/human services or any equivalent combination that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job. • Recent demonstrated experience effectively navigating complex programs and relationships at a large (50+ employee) organization or government, with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving. • Excellent written communication and analytical skills, including experience drawing key insights from quantitative and qualitative data, crafting clear, compelling narratives, editing, and providing feedback on others’ work to achieve these goals. • Demonstrated and applied knowledge of integrating equity and social justice into housing, homelessness/human service, or community development programs or policies. • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects. • Extensive background and knowledge of affordable housing and community development programs and policies, including capital, services, and planning issues. • Proven ability to work collaboratively on sensitive issues where parties may not agree. Ability to facilitate decision-making processes, identify and resolve tensions and conflicts, and elevate unresolved issues to leadership. • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to track multiple projects and deadlines, and gather project status information from senior leadership in an efficient and professional manner. • Must be proficient in Microsoft systems and demonstrate the ability to learn and utilize new software. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of housing and community development landscape in King County. • Experience working in the public sector. • Experience working with legislative processes. • Project management experience. • Experience facilitating meetings. • Experience supervising staff. • Experience supporting leadership. 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. • The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. This position is expected in the office one (1) day a week. The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. • This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. • This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23). • Classification: Project/Program Manager IV WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. First round interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 20, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and cover letter. Your cover letter should describe how you meet or exceed qualifications for the position, including experience in: • affordable and supportive housing, community development, or homelessness/human services • integrating equity and social justice into housing, homelessness/human service, or community development programs or policies, and • navigating complex programs and relationships at a large (50+ employee) organization or government. 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 Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov. Supplemental Information 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. 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