Asset Project/Program Manager III (Career Service)

Summary

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King County Metro Transit Enterprise Asset Management Section seeks an Asset Management Project/Program Manager III (Project/Program Manager III - (PPM III) to act as a steward overseeing department-wide fixed fleet and IT assets. In a highly matrixed structure, the Asset Management PPM III will work with divisional representative to establish new planning, assets health assessment and monitoring, to maintaining our assets to keep these assets in good working order.

We are also filling a Term-Limited Temporary/ Special Duty Assignment vacancy expected to extend through December 31, 2027. If you would also like to be considered for this benefits eligible temporary assignment, please submit a separate online application for job number 2024IB22950 Asset Management Project/Program Manager III (Special Duty or TLT).

The Asset Management PPM III will share best asset management practices with division representatives to ensure that each division shares a similar process in managing assets by implementing the agency's Transit Asset Management Plan, State of Good Repair policy and strategical plans. The role of the PPM III will provide expertise, guidance, coordination, and support to the ongoing work of Metro Enterprise Asset Management service.

This position will report to the Director of Asset Management and join a small team in the Finance and Administration division. The most competitive candidate for this position will be an innovative project manager with strong collaboration and communication skills who has significant experience in asset management, good understanding of people side change management resulting from the change of technology, policy, and/or process.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Asset Management Project/Program Manager you will also:

• Lead and serve as a consultant / advisor to Metro stakeholders by advocating leading industry asset management practices.
• Evaluate and identify business needs and strategic priorities.
• Assess current divisional asset management process and information data flow.
• Identify gaps, and develop future state business process towards streamlined, standardized best asset management practices.
• Implement Agency's Transit Asset Management Plan through collaboration with Metro stakeholders to ensure asset management comply with Federal Transit Authority guidelines, and to align with Metro strategic objectives.
• Oversee multiple asset management tasks including but not be limited to facility condition assessment, asset health and risk management, regulatory reports, asset inventory, trainings, continuous improvement etc.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and visualizations by using Power BI dashboards to support business decision making.
• Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect business operations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Provide regulatory reports to ensure Metro meets senior government requirements.
• Coordinate asset management related trainings and offer expertise during training, planning, and deployment.
• Participate in Metro's single integrated enterprise asset management system implementation as a workstream or functional expert.
• Promote equity through program by fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Present information to others via training, workshops, and written communication.
• Perform miscellaneous special projects or other duties as required.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Five years of work experience in a complex asset management program including responsibility for developing asset management strategy, policy, plans, stakeholder engagement strategy, asset reliability, risk analysis, project management, and computerized maintenance management system OR equivalent experience and education which provides the applicant with the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Demonstrated history of flexibility and adaptability in managing changes and responding to competing priorities and changing assignments
• Demonstrated organizational savvy and the ability to manage and navigate internal cross-divisional efforts.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to make presentations to groups, train and engage others effectively

Highly competitive candidates will also have:

• Ability to manage highly visible and politically sensitive projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of King County Metro Transit policies and procedures.
• Skill in data gathering, analysis, and developing data tools for various audiences.
• Ability to comfortably work in a high volume, multi-focused, and fast-paced environment, following established processes.
• Strong skillset in Azure DevOps, Power BI, Visio, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar), demonstrating strong knowledge of and application of project management best practices.

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all who meet the qualifications.

How To Apply:

The following application materials are required:

• An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly. *Please provide a complete online application. Resumes will not be reviewed.
• Completed supplemental questions.
• A cover letter no longer than two pages that addresses your interest in this role and details your experience developing, managing, and/or implementing programs that support asset management.

Application materials will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. Applications that do not include the required materials may be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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: Ira Becton - ibecton@kingcounty.gov

Other Position Information:

Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking, onsite work, and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees

must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Position Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one Career Service Project/Program Manager III (PPM III) vacancy.

Union Membership: This position is not represented by a union.

Class Code: 243301 PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER III

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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.

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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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

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

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs Onsite 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, 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.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• 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: eligible King County employees may 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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite 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, 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.

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.

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Do you have one or more years of demonstrated experience developing, managing, and/or implementing programs that support asset management?

• I possess five years or more years' experience
• I possess four years but less than five years' experience
• I possess three years but less than four years' experience
• I possess two years but less than three years' experience
• I possess one year but less than two years' experience
• I possess less than one year experience
• I do not have this experience, but I am willing to learn

02

Please indicate which tools below that you possess intermediate or better proficiency (Select all that apply):

• Azure DevOps
• Power BI
• Visio
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS SharePoint

03

Do you possess a Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar)? (Answers must be supported by application)

• a) I possess a Project Management Certificate
• b) I possess a lean six sigma green belt or black belt
• c) I possess a change management certificate
• d) I possess two or more Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar)
• e) I do not possess a Professional certification (such as PMP, AICP, PE, or similar)

04

Please tell us how you heard about position (check all that apply):

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Handshake
• WorkSource
• Seattle Times
• Podcast / Streaming platform
• Radio advertisement
• King County billboard
• ShoWare Center advertisement
• King County Careers webpage
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Community Event (describe below)
• Career Fair (describe below)
• Other (describe below)

05

If you selected 'Other', please tell us how you heard about this position. If not applicable, enter 'N/A'.

06

If you selected 'Career Fair' or 'Community Event' to the above question, please tell us the name of the event. If not applicable, enter 'N/A'.

07

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

08

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement 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

Required Question

Agency King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/