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Elections Project Manager (PPM II)



Elections Project Manager (PPM II)

Salary
$37.97 - $48.13 Hourly
Location
WA 98057-2906, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
KCE - King County Elections
Job Number
2021RL14685
Division
Election Services
Closing
Continuous
Summary

This is an amazing opportunity to be engage in the election process!

 
The Department of Election is recruiting a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) Elections Project Manager. This position will provide coordination within Elections for ensuring the utmost diligence and attention is paid to coordinating and managing public records requests and gathering of records.  This position will also manage and implement various projects within Elections. This benefits-eligible TLT position is anticipated to last for one year.  A Special Duty Assignment may be considered for King County Career Service employees who have passed their initial probationary period.
 
King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registration and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County and is the largest vote-by-mail county in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on three key priorities – (1) actively identifying and working to remove barriers to voting at both the individual and community level, (2) strengthening relationships with community and governmental partners, and (3) creating a culture of professional growth and development, openness and inclusion. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx
 
The Department of Elections is searching for an energetic and resourceful professional who likes to get stuff done. The Elections Project Manager in the Elections Department combines an exciting environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.
 
Who May Apply:  This position is open to the general public and all King County employees.
 
Materials Required to Apply: Applicants must submit a (1) King County Application, (2) Resume, and (3) Letter of Interest. The letter of interest should describe how your education and experience meet the qualifications and have prepared you to perform the essential functions of the job. Applications without the required materials may not be considered for this position.
 
Work Schedule:  The standard workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.  We require the flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods of the election cycle. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime.

Job Duties

Public Records Requests

  • Manage and implement project plans for public records requests. 
  • Receive and review public records requests. Conduct records searches and review for applicable exemptions. Conduct custodian interviews, provide instructions to custodian or agency representatives on how to search and gather records, and apply common redactions and segregating records that need a higher level of review by other staff or attorneys.
  • Organize, establish and maintain data sources and tracking tools related to public records requests to ensure responses and follow up comply with timeframes as stipulated in policies.
  • Determine applicability of public records policies and rules (both court and state).
  • Determine search terms and potential sources for specific requests; provide instructions/direction to administrative staff for records searches/log maintenance.
  • Be the main point of contact/troubleshooter for the department on GovQA (county public records requests program)
  • Evaluate and recommend enhancements, improvements and/or changes to program administration, policies and procedures.
Project Management
  • Provide project management and oversight of various projects within Elections. 
  • Performs program and project development tasks on an independent basis with minimal direction and guidance.
  • Gather and analyze data.
  • Write reports or issue papers summarizing analysis or research.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Knowledge of the Washington State Public Records Act and statutes, court rules, court procedures, processes, and policies related to public records requests.
  • Experience with public disclosure.
  • Demonstrated skill in creating, manipulating and analyzing data.  Experience with Excel or other database software or tracking tools.
  • Knowledge of tracking systems, data collection and project management principles and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with short turn-around timelines.
  • Highly developed organizational skills with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Demonstrated skills in gathering, manipulating and using data utilizing a computer and other tools.
  • Demonstrated skill in working effectively as a team member and with diverse staff across the agency to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate through the policies, procedures, and the culture of an organization in order to get the work done.
  • Highly effective written and oral communications skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Outlook, and SharePoint).

Supplemental Information

Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County vehicles.
 
Union Representation:  This position is not represented.

Temporary Telecommuting Requirement 
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed.  Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
   
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.  
   
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.
   
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

  • submit proof of vaccination or
  • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.

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.
 
 For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: 
 Reeshema Lewis
 Sr. HR Business Partner
 Email:  Reeshema.Lewis@kingcounty.gov 
 Phone: 206-263-8413

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01
Do you have knowledge of the Washington State Public Records Act and statutes, court rules, court procedures, processes, and policies related to public records requests?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have experience with public disclosure requests?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience with public disclosure requests including length of experience and the employer(s) in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience type N/A.
04
Please select the areas in which you have working experience (select all that apply).
  • Creating, manipulating and analyzing data
  • Knowledge of tracking systems and data collection
  • Knowledge of project management principles and techniques
  • Excel or other database software or tracking tools
  • None of the above
05
Which of the following best describes your response to the following question: Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant and is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time and do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff AND the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of full-time status when compared to this one.
  • No
06
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Program participant, to be considered you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
07
This application requires the attachment of a RESUME and COVER LETTER. If you have not provided it yet, you may still do so before final submission of the application. Did you submit a resume and cover letter for this job application?
  • Yes
  • No

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