Project/Program Manager Ii

Parks' mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. The King County Parks system includes more than 205 parks, 33,000 acres of open space, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails.
About the Role: Perform program and project management services that support the existing Parks Asset Management System (Lucity).
Manage implementation of the Parks Standards and Services Levels (SaS) project.
Manage and coordinate the staff resources required to establish the park's asset inventory.
This is an incredible opportunity to grow in the area of project management, most specifically related to services that support the Parks Asset Management System (Lucity) and implementation of future related asset management projects. Supporting the Parks Asset Management System will provide an opportunity to learn about many different aspects of Parks Resource Management, including operation and maintenance methods, capital project implementation, and property management.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team:
The Parks Capital Improvement Program Section is great because the team has a diverse set of skills that are applied across a wide array of projects. The organization has thoughtful leadership that empowers capital project managers to deliver improvements to the county's parks and trail system while supporting employee belonging, growth, and development while allowing employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
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/Program Manager II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Divisionof 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 DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing: With minimal supervision, manage the scope, schedule, and budget for the Parks Standards and Services Levels (SaS) project, including regular reporting on project status and tasks, and responding to inquiries related to the project.
Coordinate collection of asset data for the Parks GIS-based asset management system (Lucity) by organizing and managing asset data collection with Parks Specialists (frontline staff) as well as Lucity Asset Management Team Technicians, Analysts, and Interns. This asset data will be used for the SaS project.
Participate in the collection, inputting, and maintenance of the asset data in Lucity using tools such as ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, Lucity Mobile Application, Excel, and SQL.
Coordinate with King County Information Technology staff on any GIS, geodatabase, and relational database updates needed in Lucity and ArcGIS Field Maps for asset input and collection.
Manage and coordinate other tasks related to the Parks GIS-based asset management system.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsQualifications You Bring: Demonstrated experience independentlymanaging and monitoring project schedule, scope, and budgets for small to medium-sized projects (i.e., projects up to $500,000) similar in scope to the Parks Standards and Service Levels (SaS) project OR demonstrated experience assistingwith project management on larger projects (i.e., projects over $500,000).
The ability to use ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS online mapping software to create maps and analyze data sets.
Intermediate user of software tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel to organize and analyze large data sets.
Proven skill with written communications and technical writing.
The ability to collect data on a trail or in a park using a hand-held mobile device.
Demonstrated understanding of basic operational and maintenance methods for parks or for similar public infrastructure such as roads, utilities, or buildings.
Competencies You Bring: Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications to convey a clearing understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Required Licenses: Washington State Driver's License
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring: Experience using GIS-based asset management software systems as an end user or administrator.
Experience using SQL to retrieve data.
Experience or training with Parks Natural Resource Management Plan methods and procedures.
Demonstrated experience independently managing projects over $1,000,000 that are similar in scope to the Parks Standards and Service Levels (SaS) project.
Supplemental InformationWorking Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 2-3 days per week. 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 parks and the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
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 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 not represented by a union.
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated end date of up to two (2) years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
Application and Selection Process: 
We welcome applications from all 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 Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted) Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Note:  Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst – Senior

Discover More About King County Parks:
King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
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Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments, and check us out at and Keeping King County Green News. Sign up for Job Alertsto 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 teamdedicated 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.
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