• Job Description

  Req#: 4367187
  As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
  
  We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
  
  King County is changing the way we work—improving performance, processes, and service delivery to increase equity and respond to our region's changing needs. King County is a nationally recognized leader for our innovative performance management practices.
  
  
  ABOUT THE OFFICE
  
  King County has established the Executive Climate Office to elevate and accelerate Executive Constantine and the County’s commitment, coordination, and ability to deliver on climate action internally and in partnership with cities and partners. As part of this office, this position would be on the forefront of the King County efforts to reduce GHG emissions, support sustainable and resilient frontline communities and ensure climate preparedness in our communities and infrastructure. There will be multiple opportunities to work with a diverse set of partners within King County government and to connect with other municipalities across the country who are also working to use the power of local government to set and achieve ambitious climate action goals.
  
  The County is committed to partnering with and supporting frontline communities historically excluded from the environmental and climate change action. The Executive Climate Office commits to prioritizing inclusion and justice for all people in County work on climate, with the aim of decreasing disparities in our organization and our communities.
  
  ABOUT THE POSITION
  
  The JumpStart Project Manager will lead the implementation of King County's newly created JumpStart clean energy job training initiative. Funded with resources from the WA Jobs Initiative, JumpStart aims to diversify and increase the next generation of clean energy essential workers in the HVAC, solar, and other industries essential to clean energy deployment. The JumpStart Project Manager will develop and implement a strategic plan for JumpStart, including managing grant reporting and sub-award contractors, setting funding and reporting goals, and developing partnerships to meet JumpStart's initial goal of training and placing 80 youth (ages 18-24) in essential skilled trades for clean energy deployment by October 2025.
  
  The JumpStart Project Manager will work in collaboration with external community partners and internal King County departments with support from the Climate and Workforce Development Team with the King County Executive Climate Office. This position will require a candidate that can think creatively and adapt to meet project goals in a fast paced and often rewarding work environment. The position is temporary with an initial service through March 2025 with the potential for extension based on performance and meeting project goals. The Project Manager will connect with local businesses owners essential to clean energy deployment, support local workforce development organizations and liaise with government officials and staff dedicated to equitable workforce outcomes for clean energy deployment.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  
  1) Develop and implement a strategic plan for the JumpStart Initiative, aligned with grant requirements and the King County Green Jobs Strategy.
  
  2) Lead the development and contract administration for supportive services, work-based learning, training components, and employer engagement events for the JumpStart Initiative.
  
  3) Develop a roster of contractors in the solar and HVAC fields willing to host youth for paid work-based learning.
  
  4) Collaborate with the King County Office of Performance Strategy and Budget (PSB) on all grant reporting procedures and data tracking, including developing tools to assist partners and subgrantees in reporting outcomes.
  
  5) Lead the development of a coordinated recruitment and marketing campaign to promote JumpStart to local communities, with support from the Climate and Workforce Team at King County.
  • Demonstrated experience, at least 2 years, working with diverse community partners, such as nonprofits, education and training providers, and community-based organizations, particularly in the clean energy sector.
  • Demonstrated experience with leading, developing and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and funding sources, at least 2 years.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to equity and social justice and uplifting community voices.
  Desirable qualifications include:
  
  
  • Experience with fundraising and grant management, including writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reporting.
  • Strong technical writing skills with the ability to draft contract language.
  
  Forbes recently 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 provides a generous employee benefits package including comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, and paid time off to volunteer. For details, see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx?
  
  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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
  
  Who May Apply
  This position is open to all qualified internal and external candidates. To be considered as a Special Duty applicant, you must be a current Career Service, King County employee who has successfully passed probation and must get your supervisor's approval if this assignment is offered to you.
  
  Application Process
  The following items are required to be considered for this position:
  
  • An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
  • An attached resume.
  • An attached letter of interest/cover letter.
  • Responses to supplemental questions. Do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as Supplemental Question responses. If you do and the do not directly answer the question, this will be considered an incomplete application.
  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.
  
  Work schedule
  The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible, and the incumbent will be required to work the hours necessary to meet position responsibilities
  
  Union affiliation
  This position is not represented by a labor union.
  
  Contact
  For more information about the application process, please contact Seth Watson, HR Manager at seth.watson@kingcounty.gov or HR Analyst Dan Grant at dan.grant@kingcounty.gov.

• About the company

  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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