Contract Specialist II

Full Job Description

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

DCHS invests more than one billion dollars a year via public procurements and contracting with local human services organizations to provide a robust array of programs to create equitable opportunities for people to be happy, healthy, and connected to the community.

DCHS is looking for two skilled, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team players to join our centralized Contracts & Procurement (C&P) unit, supporting staff to develop and conduct procurements and draft contracts that are effective, efficient, and equitable.

We are recruiting for two career service positions and one Term­ Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty position.

The Contract Specialist II is a professional classification that reports directly to DCHS's Contracts & Procurement Manager.

The most competitive candidates will have experience in government procurements and contract management, and a proven track record partnering with staff to creatively solve problems and continually improve processes.

The ideal candidates will also prioritize equity, race, and social justice in advising staff on approaches to procurement and contracting, and working with partners and coworkers.

The Term-Limited Temporary position is anticipated to end 12/31/2026. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 4/6/2026.

APPLICATION PROCESSIf 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.The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete, and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete, and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: We are recruiting for two career service positions and one TLT/SDA position.

The Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position is anticipated to end on 12/31/2026, but is subject to change depending on operational need.

All positions are scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, and are not eligible for overtime. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: 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.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue 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.

RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov

Requirements

Qualifications

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Additional 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.

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.