Unincorporated Area Collection And Strategic Program Manager

Salary: $108,867.20 - $138,008.00 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2023JM20577
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: SWD -Solid Waste
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
This posting is Open Until Filled. The first application review will be on the week of January 8.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
You will contribute to implementing innovative and Strategic efforts that will advance safe, healthy, inclusive and zero waste King County as a Project Program Manager IV. This is an opportunity to be part of improving institutional changes by working with community representatives to better serve the public and provide greater benefits to our community regarding an equitable, socially just, prosperous, and healthy future.
Primary partner liaison and leader managing all relationships with Division staff, solid waste staff from city and state agencies, and privately-owned hauling companies. Managing queries, and policy questions pertaining to collection services in Unincorporated Areas of King County. Developing and applying knowledge on service and collection policy to help deliver recycling and solid waste objectives for King County consistent with broader climate and equity objectives for King County.
About this Role:
The Solid Waste Division (SWD), Recycling and Environmental Services Section (RES) is recruiting an enthusiastic team player to lead RES work in Unincorporated AreaCollection and other strategic projects to support healthy, safe, and thriving communities in a waste-free King County. The RES Section leads the Division's efforts on product stewardship, policy, developing end markets for recycled materials, recycling, environmental stewardship, the circular economy, and several compliance programs. Notable among those are the Waste Stream Compliance & Enforcement Program, Re+, green building, household hazardous waste and "Wastemobile" service, school education, grant program management, and resource recovery. The role covers two main areas:
• Unincorporated King County Collection Management (80%): lead SWD interests on service delivery for Unincorporated King County residents for garbage and recycling services including: policy development for KC Code, partner management, and primary point of contact for escalated customer service issues. The position will require developing and applying knowledge on service and collection policy to help deliver recycling and solid waste objectives for King County, consistent with broader climate and equity objectives for King County.
• RES strategic planning and Strategic project support (20%): serve as strategic development PM for high level, high priority special projects at the direction of the RES manager. The position will require independent project planning and analysis skills, and an ability to work division-wide in cross-functional collaboration with limited supervision with Division and Department staff, solid waste staff from city and state agencies, and privately-owned hauling companies.
The position will report to the RES Section Manager. Work is performed independently and in close coordination with other project/Program Managers. The position will play an important role in delivering key elements of Re+ that will move the region to a more circular, low-carbon and equitable future for all. To learn more about SWD and RES, visit To learn more about Re+, visit,
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team:

• We work for our community! We are an organization that is committed to making King County a community where everyone can thrive!
• We are invested in our habitat! We are committed to protecting the natural resources within our beautiful Pacific Northwest and is committed to action that will have meaningful impacts on slowing Climate Change.
• We value our team! We value unit cohesiveness, and diversity, and have a genuine interest in employee engagement.
• We care for our employees! We are committed to helping employees achieve their career goals and offer a variety of tools and resources to that end.

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, and racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this position, 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 Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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:

• Serve as primary liaison with Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission solid waste staff responsible for regulating solid waste collection service in Unincorporated Areas.
• Provide SWD leadership advice on resolving complex collection questions, queries and complaints on unincorporated King County collection.
• Develop recommendations for updating King County Code Title 10 for Unincorporated collection standards.
• Working with community representatives, community-based organizations and businesses to better understand rate payer and customer needs from frontline communities.
• Participate in Re+ program management group and provide advice and guidance on issues relating collection policy in Unincorporated King County.
• Conduct research and/or manage consultant support to identify collection policy best practices, opportunities, programs, and systems.
• Perform other related solid waste and recycling duties as assigned.

Opportunity to Learn More: We invite you to join a virtual MS Teams Open House where we will be talking about working culture, hear about the work plan, learn about teleworking requirements and to allow for prospective applicants to meet the RES Manager and RES staff to get a better idea of the role and to ask questions. This will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, PST. Click to join the meeting. For audio-only call +1 425-653-6586, Pin: 201753842#.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:

• Four or more years of experience in program administration, project management, or contract management, preferably in solid waste or similar fields. Or any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job.
• Experience with state and county solid waste and recycling regulations and systems.
• Knowledge and experience/willingness to learn and gain experience in garbage, recycling and organics collection systems in King County.
• Experience in developing public policies to support advancement of environmental goals.
• Ability to represent SWD on recycling subject matter in meetings with advisory groups and other public forums.
• Ability to apply equity and social justice practices to work items, in particular familiarity with the King County Equity Impact Review process.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of financial systems relevant to public agency.
• Intermediate to advanced skill levels in use of Microsoft Excel for data management, manipulation, and analysis.
• A commitment to ensuring that data reports are accurate and cited.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize financial and other data in formats that are easily understood by lay audiences and ability to train in managing financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to solve problems.

Competencies You Bring:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Racially Just - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements; several times a month for staff, team and all Division meetings. 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). This work arrangement promotes work-life and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full time Career Service position works a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday. This position is exempt from FLSA provisions and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117-Professional and Technical.

Application and Selection Process:
This position is open to all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and responsiveness to the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills required for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
A complete application, cover letter and resume is required. Please be aware that any additional attached documents will not be taken into consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact
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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:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• 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: King County employees are eligible to 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 cent...