Green Building Team Program Manager at King County in Seattle, WA

Summary

The Recycling and Environmental Services Section (RES) of the Solid Waste Division (SWD) is recruiting for a Green Building Team Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III). This is a Special Duty assignment open for eligible King County employees.

This position will participate in tasks associated with green building policy, implementation of sustainable development in county-owned capital projects, management of internal countywide/enterprise-wide green building team, tracking performance measures, trainings, implementing the County Green Building Ordinance, helping to achieve and implement the targets, and priority actions of the Strategic Climate Action Plan, ensuring our development practices achieve the goals of the Equity and Social Justice Credits, and supporting other King County sustainability programs.

About this Role:

This position will lead the countywide/enterprise-wide Green Building Team and manage the implementation of the Green Building Ordinance. In addition, this position is responsible for sustainable and equitable development practices related to the Strategic Climate Action Plan, and Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan. These environmental and equity efforts support the Solid Waste Divisions Comprehensive Plan, Re+ Program, and Zero Waste of Resources goals. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of support to move the County towards Zero Waste of Resources and a sustainable built environment integrating equity and social justice opportunities.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team:

The Recycling and Environmental Services Section leads the division's recycling programs. Some of the notable programs include RE+, communications, green building, construction and demolition material diversion, hazardous waste management and the Wastemobile, product stewardship, policy, resource recovery, junk vehicle, and special waste programs. The section also has outreach programs designed to educate the public on proper recycling methods and help the county reach the desired 70 percent recycling rate. Some of the most successful outreach programs are Guilt Free KC, Green Schools, Food: Too Good to Waste, and Recycle More/Recicla Mas.

To learn more about SWD and RES, visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx. To learn more about the GreenTools programs see https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/green-building.aspx.

Opportunity to Learn More:

We invite you to join an MS Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position. A current supervisor from the RES section will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. We will hold this event on Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. To participate in the meeting, click here. To join by audio-only, please dial 425-653-6586 and use the Meeting ID: 347 679 436#

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 an Environmental Intern, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Divisionof the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits,and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Lead the GBO Annual Report process
Manage work orders on Low-embodied carbon materials with SMEs and new ECO staff
Provide technical support for capital projects across the County
Complete the last tasks for 2025 SCAP Update (last revisions, graphic copy review)
Manage and complete content for 2025 SCAP Performance Report to the Council
Work with and support the Executive Climate Office (ECO)
Perform GBO biennial audit of 2 projects from 2 divisions
Create, launch and coordinate NEOGOV training courses in ESJ, Capital Program Management 101, and sustainability
Coordinate Green Building Team
Brainstorm and document new Annual Report process
Triage any inquiries from Green Building Team.
Attend relevant meetings related to internal countywide green building operations as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Demonstrated skill in managing projects involving multi-agency teams and developing effective networks to accomplish program goals.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering an anti-racist, inclusive and equitable approach that lifts up frontline communities through targeted universalism
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications and making presentations.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing data, gathering necessary information to produce performance measures.
Demonstrated skills in technical green building strategies
Familiarity with Green Building Ordinance, Strategic Climate Action Plan, Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan
Competencies You Bring:
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Drives Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Communicates Effectively - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Racially Just - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite meetings with staff or project teams, typically 2-3 times a month at King Street Center or project site locations within King County. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). The position will also attend occasional in-person meetings at King County Chinook Building.
Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds 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.
A complete application is required. To apply, submit a Complete Application and cover letter. A Resume is highly recommended but is optional. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov.
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