Parks Works Program Manager

Full Job Description

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Parks Works Program Manager vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months.

The King County Parks Department is seeking a Parks Works Program Manager to lead a new Parks Works Program.

KC Parks is creating a Parks Works Program that will provide 18 months of county employment to individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of entering the homelessness system.

This program is designed to stabilize people’s lives by providing a county-supported job with the goal of helping people progress to getting a permanent job, securing permanent housing, and exiting the homeless system.

About the Role:

In this role, you will support implementing elements of a $5 million program scaled to deliver employment and housing opportunities.

The position will require strong project management, communication, and results-oriented skills to help ensure program success and provide a cohesive experience for the new County employees.

Specifically, this position will assist in developing the Parks Works Program, collaborate with community partners, and support participants in navigating employment and housing services.

About the Team:

The Parks Works Program supports King County Parks’ Equity, Race, and Social Justice goals by helping low-income individuals access two main determinants of equity—jobs and housing—while contributing to healthier, more welcoming public spaces.

King County Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 32,000acres of open space, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 215+ miles of backcountry trails King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

Being a part of the Operations Section means you get to experience this work firsthand through supporting maintenance staff while also coordinating with community partners and outside organizations to accomplish our goals.

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 Parks Works Program Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Requirements

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support the development and implementation of program, providing employment, career support, and housing support to individuals in the homelessness system. Provide management and coordination of the employment portion of the program.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to seek alternate funding sources including grant applications. Administer contracts for career support and housing services. Monitor and ensure accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget of program, and report results. Draft external correspondence for supervisor or management.
• Coordinate services, such as facilitating access to transportation and supplies in support of the program’s participants. Support job matching system or contract for these services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including county departments such as Human Resources, Community and Human Services, as well as community groups and organizations in support of program objectives.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and navigating support services.
• Progressive experience in project or program management, including a proven track record of independently managing complex projects or programs while meeting deadlines and delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Strong facilitation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social Justice principles and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse constituencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), and shared file management software.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires the ability to work, travel to, and walk in internal and external work areas within the Parks system. Those work areas expose the selected individual to uneven slopes, surfaces, grades, and terrain in varying weather conditions, with or without accommodations.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Project management certifications.
• Experience working in a Parks work setting.
• Experience working with WorkSource or other similar work support programs.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background 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
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov.

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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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