King County
201 S Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104
King County’s Department of Local Services (DLS) is seeking a passionate equity, racial, and social justice leader who will guide Local Services in becoming a pro-equity anti-racism organization where employees and the communities we serve experience belonging and can thrive. The successful candidate will collaborate with department leadership, employees, community, and the Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice (OERSJ) to develop strategic direction, identify and implement Equity, Racial and Social Justice (ERSJ) initiatives, and ensure progress towards our promise to become a pro-equity anti-racism organization . This position will consult with lines of business leaders and teams on ensuring metrics are culturally appropriate, understandable, meaningful and lead to accountability in achieving desired outcomes . As a key member of our leadership team, the Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager will provide consultation, coaching, and support for managers and other employees to be innovative and adaptive in providing culturally responsive, accessible , and equitable programs and/or services . This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Department of Local Services team and make a difference in our community!
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to: Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity, racial, and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Serve as Equity, Inclusion & Belonging coach, and advisor on programs, strategies, and policies.
Provide psychologically safe consultation, coaching, and support for employees, Human Resources/Employee Labor Relations, and department/division leadership to be innovative and adaptive in providing culturally responsive, accessible, and equitable programs and/or services.
Co-design and facilitate department/division engagement activities for King County’s ERSJ Strategic Plan Refresh Project.
Conduct culture labs , workshops, seminars, skills development, relationship building, and learning sessions in various settings in coordination with the DLS Training Coordination .
Co-facilitate and coordinate DLS Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Action Chant Team (ERSJ ACT) and special workgroups.
Co-Design and share data strategy and reporting methods on the effectiveness of organization ERSJ activities and their impact on both workplace culture and division business results.
Serve as a liaison between DLS, Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice and other departments , lead ERSJ work in the department, represent agency in the EIB Community of Practice and DLS on the County’s ERSJ inter-branch team.
Co-create and coordinate DLS ERSJ Strategic Plan implementation work, accountability metrics, and organizational pro-equity anti-racism maturation actions.
Inform equity data strategies and apply analysis in developing content that supports the implementation and maturation of ERSJ in services and programs .
Develop and manage EIB Program budget.
We are looking for candidates who:
Demonstrated ability to be an equitable change management practitioner.
Knowledgeable of and experienced in practicing positive intelligence .
Ability to be an adaptive people leader and coach .
Experience in providing strategic guidance, planning and operational assistance internally and externally to develop and advance pro-equity anti-racism programs, services, policies, projects, and initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to engage, build, and sustain relationships with diverse people and cultures.
Experience in co-designing, tracking, maintaining and presenting equity, racial, and social justice, metrics and reporting information.
Ability to assess the department and division ERSJ practices and apply tailored department wide ERSJ implementation and maturation strategies to accelerate progress and enable cultural and organizational effectiveness in pro-equity anti-racism change.
Experience in evaluating and supporting line of business leaders in the effectiveness of department ERSJ activities and their impact on both culture and business results.
Demonstrated ability to communicate new/updated ERSJ programs, services, policies, and processes to department leadership, employees, and community.
Ability to work with management to deliver culture labs/education/skills development workshops around ERSJ and related subject matter.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with human resources and other applicable teams to build internal and external partnerships that help attract and amplify under-represented and diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated skills in presenting to a diverse audience with potentially conflicting priorities in a variety of formats.
Have the ability to organize, prioritize, plan, schedule and follow up on tasks ; elevate issues or obtain additional resources when necessary.
Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite .
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one before hire.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely throughout the County.
King County’s Department of Local Services (DLS) is seeking a passionate equity, racial, and social justice leader who will guide Local Services in becoming a pro-equity anti-racism organization where employees and the communities we serve experience belonging and can thrive. The successful candidate will collaborate with department leadership, employees, community, and the Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice (OERSJ) to develop strategic direction, identify and implement Equity, Racial and Social Justice (ERSJ) initiatives, and ensure progress towards our promise to become a pro-equity anti-racism organization . This position will consult with lines of business leaders and teams on ensuring metrics are culturally appropriate, understandable, meaningful and lead to accountability in achieving desired outcomes . As a key member of our leadership team, the Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager will provide consultation, coaching, and support for managers and other employees to be innovative and adaptive in providing culturally responsive, accessible , and equitable programs and/or services . This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Department of Local Services team and make a difference in our community!
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to: Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity, racial, and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Serve as Equity, Inclusion & Belonging coach, and advisor on programs, strategies, and policies.
Provide psychologically safe consultation, coaching, and support for employees, Human Resources/Employee Labor Relations, and department/division leadership to be innovative and adaptive in providing culturally responsive, accessible, and equitable programs and/or services.
Co-design and facilitate department/division engagement activities for King County’s ERSJ Strategic Plan Refresh Project.
Conduct culture labs , workshops, seminars, skills development, relationship building, and learning sessions in various settings in coordination with the DLS Training Coordination .
Co-facilitate and coordinate DLS Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Action Chant Team (ERSJ ACT) and special workgroups.
Co-Design and share data strategy and reporting methods on the effectiveness of organization ERSJ activities and their impact on both workplace culture and division business results.
Serve as a liaison between DLS, Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice and other departments , lead ERSJ work in the department, represent agency in the EIB Community of Practice and DLS on the County’s ERSJ inter-branch team.
Co-create and coordinate DLS ERSJ Strategic Plan implementation work, accountability metrics, and organizational pro-equity anti-racism maturation actions.
Inform equity data strategies and apply analysis in developing content that supports the implementation and maturation of ERSJ in services and programs .
Develop and manage EIB Program budget.
We are looking for candidates who:
Demonstrated ability to be an equitable change management practitioner.
Knowledgeable of and experienced in practicing positive intelligence .
Ability to be an adaptive people leader and coach .
Experience in providing strategic guidance, planning and operational assistance internally and externally to develop and advance pro-equity anti-racism programs, services, policies, projects, and initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to engage, build, and sustain relationships with diverse people and cultures.
Experience in co-designing, tracking, maintaining and presenting equity, racial, and social justice, metrics and reporting information.
Ability to assess the department and division ERSJ practices and apply tailored department wide ERSJ implementation and maturation strategies to accelerate progress and enable cultural and organizational effectiveness in pro-equity anti-racism change.
Experience in evaluating and supporting line of business leaders in the effectiveness of department ERSJ activities and their impact on both culture and business results.
Demonstrated ability to communicate new/updated ERSJ programs, services, policies, and processes to department leadership, employees, and community.
Ability to work with management to deliver culture labs/education/skills development workshops around ERSJ and related subject matter.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with human resources and other applicable teams to build internal and external partnerships that help attract and amplify under-represented and diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated skills in presenting to a diverse audience with potentially conflicting priorities in a variety of formats.
Have the ability to organize, prioritize, plan, schedule and follow up on tasks ; elevate issues or obtain additional resources when necessary.
Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite .
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one before hire.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely throughout the County.
King County
Seattle, Washington
King County Road Services Division – Director’s Office, has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for dynamic Strategic Analysts to fill two Career Service positions and one Term-Limited Temporary position, details are described below. These positions will utilize their highly specialized knowledge and professional technical expertise in various areas to manage and complete significant division projects. These are exciting opportunities to contribute the ongoing growth and infrastructure of King County and make a difference in our community.
Applicants may indicate interest in one or more of these three positions. The successful candidate(s) will be matched with the position that best corresponds to their expertise and interests.
Position #1: Strategic Development Analyst - Sustainable Funding (Career Service)
Securing new sustainable funding for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the county road system is a top priority for the Road Services Division. The successful candidate will work closely with the Roads leadership team to develop and implement a sustainable funding strategy in coordination with our regional partners and unincorporated King County communities. They will also collaborate with the division’s communication team to develop and execute a robust community engagement effort to support strategic planning and sustainable funding efforts. There will be additional opportunities to lead or support other high-priority projects for the Roads Director’s office. These may include strategic fleet vehicle and equipment planning; workforce planning and development; and efforts to support the division’s hybrid in-person/remote workplace model.
Position #2: Strategic Development Analyst – Roads Engineering (Career Service)
This position will assist the County Road Engineer (CRE), the chief engineering official responsible for King County roads, with research, analysis of data trends, and oversight of road safety studies -- including developing and managing consultant contracts. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the CRE and a wide range of other dedicated professionals to research and evaluate emerging technologies in road construction, design, and maintenance. In addition, this position will be critical in moving the agency forward in developing equitable infrastructure investment strategies, consistent with King County’s Equity and Social Justice goals. There will be additional opportunities to lead or support other high-priority projects for the CRE and Roads Director’s office, such as developing strategic asset management plans for roadway infrastructure. The successful candidate will have education or experience working with transportation technical concepts and data, but will not be required to have a professional engineer license.
Position #3: Strategic Development Analyst – Facilities Planning (3-year Term-Limited Temporary Position)
The Road Services Division owns a large maintenance headquarters campus in Renton, five regional maintenance shops, and numerous satellite maintenance sites and properties located throughout the unincorporated area of King County. These facilities are critical to support the division’s mission, but many are between 40 and 60 years old, with a few dating back to the early 1900s. The location and functionality of these facilities are critical for emergency response and efficient ongoing operations. Some of these aging facilities and campuses have issues that compromise the ability to provide services efficiently and effectively. The individual in this position will lead a facilities planning effort, working with division leadership and staff, facility tenants, and the King County Facilities Management Division to prepare a comprehensive strategic facilities plan, campus plans and site-scale plans, to guide current and future investments across Roads’ portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and have the ability to operate at multiple scales in order to plan for the highest and best use of individual buildings, properties, and campuses in support of agency functions and goals. This position will also develop and manage a consultant contract associated with the project and provide ongoing guidance and oversight to the consultant team.
King County Road Services Division – Director’s Office, has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for dynamic Strategic Analysts to fill two Career Service positions and one Term-Limited Temporary position, details are described below. These positions will utilize their highly specialized knowledge and professional technical expertise in various areas to manage and complete significant division projects. These are exciting opportunities to contribute the ongoing growth and infrastructure of King County and make a difference in our community.
Applicants may indicate interest in one or more of these three positions. The successful candidate(s) will be matched with the position that best corresponds to their expertise and interests.
Position #1: Strategic Development Analyst - Sustainable Funding (Career Service)
Securing new sustainable funding for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the county road system is a top priority for the Road Services Division. The successful candidate will work closely with the Roads leadership team to develop and implement a sustainable funding strategy in coordination with our regional partners and unincorporated King County communities. They will also collaborate with the division’s communication team to develop and execute a robust community engagement effort to support strategic planning and sustainable funding efforts. There will be additional opportunities to lead or support other high-priority projects for the Roads Director’s office. These may include strategic fleet vehicle and equipment planning; workforce planning and development; and efforts to support the division’s hybrid in-person/remote workplace model.
Position #2: Strategic Development Analyst – Roads Engineering (Career Service)
This position will assist the County Road Engineer (CRE), the chief engineering official responsible for King County roads, with research, analysis of data trends, and oversight of road safety studies -- including developing and managing consultant contracts. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the CRE and a wide range of other dedicated professionals to research and evaluate emerging technologies in road construction, design, and maintenance. In addition, this position will be critical in moving the agency forward in developing equitable infrastructure investment strategies, consistent with King County’s Equity and Social Justice goals. There will be additional opportunities to lead or support other high-priority projects for the CRE and Roads Director’s office, such as developing strategic asset management plans for roadway infrastructure. The successful candidate will have education or experience working with transportation technical concepts and data, but will not be required to have a professional engineer license.
Position #3: Strategic Development Analyst – Facilities Planning (3-year Term-Limited Temporary Position)
The Road Services Division owns a large maintenance headquarters campus in Renton, five regional maintenance shops, and numerous satellite maintenance sites and properties located throughout the unincorporated area of King County. These facilities are critical to support the division’s mission, but many are between 40 and 60 years old, with a few dating back to the early 1900s. The location and functionality of these facilities are critical for emergency response and efficient ongoing operations. Some of these aging facilities and campuses have issues that compromise the ability to provide services efficiently and effectively. The individual in this position will lead a facilities planning effort, working with division leadership and staff, facility tenants, and the King County Facilities Management Division to prepare a comprehensive strategic facilities plan, campus plans and site-scale plans, to guide current and future investments across Roads’ portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and have the ability to operate at multiple scales in order to plan for the highest and best use of individual buildings, properties, and campuses in support of agency functions and goals. This position will also develop and manage a consultant contract associated with the project and provide ongoing guidance and oversight to the consultant team.