Project/Program Manager III

***This opportunity is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) open to current Career Service King County employees who have completed their initial probation ONLY. This SDA is anticipated to end on October 16, 2026.

King County Department of Human Resources, Career and Culture Division (DHR) has an engaging opportunity for a proactive administrative professional to join the Workforce Development Team. The Project/Program Manager III is an integral member of the Workforce Development Team that develops innovative programs and initiatives to support employee career goals and economic mobility, while centering the employee experience. 

This role will administer the King County Mentorship Program and the Ruth Woo Fellowship Program, including onboarding of incoming cohorts, event coordination, and customer service.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative and collaborative environment, demonstrate great attention to detail, and recognize the importance of employee growth and development.To be considered for this opportunity, candidates at a minimum will demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• Serve as a key partner in the development and coordination of workforce development initiatives, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with team goals and supportive employee experiences.
• Coordinate key activities for the King County Mentorship Program and the Ruth Woo Fellowship Program, including event logistics, communication with participants, and timely follow-up to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems to support performance monitoring, reporting needs, and continuous improvement of workforce development initiatives.
• Provide responsive customer service to employees and partners, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of employee growth and development.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have knowledge of program and project management, workforce development, administration, or similar field.  Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the position.
• Have strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Can develop agendas and facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Can manage up and across the organization with leaders on sensitive issues and initiatives.
• Understand how large organizations work, including how to get things done through formal and informal channels and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives.
• Will persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Is tech savvy and comfortable working with data and using Human Resource software applications in your daily work. The county uses NEOGOV LEARN & PERFORM, PeopleSoft HCM, Tableau, Microsoft Office, and other software programs.
• Can be a champion for our ACTIVATE values to view and deliver their work through an equitable and inclusive lens. Are aware that systemic racism and bias are pervasive in society and how it effects our employees.

Who May Apply
This opportunity is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) open to current Career Service King County employees who have completed their initial probation ONLY.

Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Michael Strutynski, Human Resources Manager II at [email protected]

Forms and Materials Required

• You must submit a letter of interest that does not exceed two pages that explains how you meet the qualifications we’ve listed and why you’d be the right person for this opportunity.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

Teleworking Requirement
This position works a hybrid schedule of remote and onsite work, requiring work in the office at least three days a week. Hybrid work schedules are subject to change based upon operational necessity. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Union Status
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Professional and Technical and is classified as a Project/Program Manager III; classification code: 2441300.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.