Seattle Conservation Corps Manager

About Seattle Parks and Recreation:

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

The Seattle Conservation Corps' (SCC) mission is to "utilize public and privately funded construction and maintenance projects to employ homeless persons in a supportive work environment, offering work experience leading to long term employment, housing and personal stability."

The Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) is a one-year work-training program for homeless adults. Corps Members are compensated for their engagement at the minimum wage rate.  Our participants must be 18 years of age or older, able to lift 50 lbs. and homeless. Participants engage in work-training 40 hours a week by working in different areas of the city with supervisors and by receiving counseling regarding work-maturity skills from their counselor/case manager.  Participants may be actively in the drug addiction/recovery process, formerly incarcerated, struggling with mental illness, in violent relationships or escaping domestic violence. Our participants may also be facing other barriers to stability.  

The manager's responsibility is to develop plans for the long-term success of the SCC and the long-term success of individual Corps members by generating $3.5 million in revenue annually to fund the SCC's budget and to develop strategic partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the program. The manager is responsible for oversight of the operations/projects section of the program, as well as the Support Services office and must ensure that both sections have the resources they need and are working in tandem to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Manage the overall development and direction of the SCC, its projects, case management services, learning center, and budget and financial system. Plan, develop, create, implement and evaluate the program to achieve its broad objectives. Develop Performance Management goals and be accountable for outcomes. 

• Engage with and manage partnerships with like organizations for opportunities to collaborate and further job training and retention. These organizations may be non-profit job training organizations or agencies.
• Market SCC skills and capabilities and develop annual project workload with other departments, agencies and private companies and maintain positive relations with existing and potential customers.
• Provide overall budget and fiscal management in dealing with multiple funding sources, including federal and local grants, and complying with numerous specialized funding source requirements. Implement fiscal management strategies to maximize resource utilization and achieve efficiencies. Seek appropriate grant funding as needed.
• Manage the Federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), including budget planning, bi-annual reporting, monthly invoicing and closeout reports, oversight of required advisory council, proper documentation of compliance with new Federal Organizational Standards requirements, and participation in Washington State Community Action Partnership activities.
• Direct supervision of program supervisors who are responsible for administration, support services, project development, and the SCC education program. Oversee construction projects and handle construction-related issues.
• Provide indirect supervision of other construction supervisors and social work staff (16 -18) and 35 - 45 work-training program participants.
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures related to SCC projects, support services, counseling, and education programs which have a direct impact on the program.
• Manage the SCC personnel processes including hiring, orientation, training, evaluation and discipline of staff.
• Participate in Seattle Parks & Recreation's Expanded Executive Team.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background to perform the work).

• Minimum of three years' supervisory experience.
• Five years' of budget and fiscal management, including the application and management of federal grants.
• Required experience working with social services.
• One to three years' paid or volunteer experience working with low-income, at-risk populations.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. 

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $56.57 to $84.88 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov

SPR’s Core Competencies are:

• Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
• Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
• Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
• Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
• Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.