Project/Program Manager I (SDA)
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$87,755.20 - $106,080.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025JL23773
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT KING COUNTY METRO EMPLOYEES IN THE RAIL DIVISION*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager I (PPM I) to support employee engagement and other initiatives through the Rail Division’s Director’s Office. This position will help lead events and activities such as Take Our Children to Work Day and Transit Appreciation Week. In addition to established events, this role has an opportunity to help shape the future of employee engagement within the Rail Division.
As a PPM I with the Director’s Office, this role will work in collaboration with a team of Project/Program Managers and will have exposure to various projects that support the strategic priorities of the Rail Division and King County Metro. We are seeking someone with experience in project management and/or event planning or someone who embraces the process of learning new tools. Opportunities for training and development in project management will be available to the selected candidate.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 12 months in duration, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future special duty assignment opportunities in this group that may occur over the next twelve months from the establishment of the list, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA, the American Public Transportation Association.
About Link Light Rail
King County Metro is the exclusive partner and operations and maintenance provider to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail system. Light Rail is the backbone of Puget Sound's mobility future. With fast, frequent, reliable connections, the system is poised for significant expansion during this decade.
As The Alignment Continues To Grow, It Will Influence And Inform Metro's Investments Of Resources Well Into The Future. In Order To Strategically And Effectively Manage Such a Significant, Accelerated Rate Of Growth, The Division Director's Office Has Established The Following Strategic Priorities To Address What Matters Most
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all our residents, regardless of their race or income. All these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Who May Apply
This position is open to current Career Service King County Metro Rail division employees who have successfully passed their 6 months probation and meet the requirements for the position.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, work outside of business hours will occasionally be required.
Work Location
Primary location is at the Operations and Maintenance Facility - Central (OMFC) at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA. Some work at other Rail Division worksites may be required at times, including out of:
As a Project/Program Manager I within the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team, you will:
We are looking for candidates who possess these minimum qualifications:
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.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should complete an application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, which includes responding to the supplemental questions, a letter of interest (up to one page), and resume. The letter of interest should include detail on how you meet the minimum qualifications and explain how an opportunity to serve in the role of Project/Program Manager I (SDA) will support your career interests and goals.
Your application, letter of interest, responses to supplemental questions, and resume will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, clarity, written communication skills and completeness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks which may include an internal employee personnel file review.
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Members of the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team are expected to work a majority of time on site (at least 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days telecommuting). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various facilities managed by either Sound Transit or City of Seattle. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their primary worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees may be provided with a Sound Transit-issued laptop and must maintain a remote 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 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.
Union Representation
This position is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Professional and Technical – Metro Transit (C4) bargaining unit.
Job Code: 243104, Grade 53
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.
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.
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, [email protected]
#RailJobs
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:
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.
01
Are you currently a Career Service King County Metro employee within the Rail division that has successfully passed their 6 month probation?
This application requires both a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached these materials to your application?
This position requires travel to locations throughout King County. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner?
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
MTD-Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
08
MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$87,755.20 - $106,080.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025JL23773
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT KING COUNTY METRO EMPLOYEES IN THE RAIL DIVISION*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager I (PPM I) to support employee engagement and other initiatives through the Rail Division’s Director’s Office. This position will help lead events and activities such as Take Our Children to Work Day and Transit Appreciation Week. In addition to established events, this role has an opportunity to help shape the future of employee engagement within the Rail Division.
As a PPM I with the Director’s Office, this role will work in collaboration with a team of Project/Program Managers and will have exposure to various projects that support the strategic priorities of the Rail Division and King County Metro. We are seeking someone with experience in project management and/or event planning or someone who embraces the process of learning new tools. Opportunities for training and development in project management will be available to the selected candidate.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 12 months in duration, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future special duty assignment opportunities in this group that may occur over the next twelve months from the establishment of the list, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA, the American Public Transportation Association.
About Link Light Rail
King County Metro is the exclusive partner and operations and maintenance provider to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail system. Light Rail is the backbone of Puget Sound's mobility future. With fast, frequent, reliable connections, the system is poised for significant expansion during this decade.
As The Alignment Continues To Grow, It Will Influence And Inform Metro's Investments Of Resources Well Into The Future. In Order To Strategically And Effectively Manage Such a Significant, Accelerated Rate Of Growth, The Division Director's Office Has Established The Following Strategic Priorities To Address What Matters Most
- Meet our obligation to Sound Transit and the region through effective expansion of staff who operate and maintain the light rail system
- Build a culture of care, belonging, and inclusion where all employees can thrive
- Ensure safe and high-quality operations for employees and customers
- Strengthen partnerships with Sound Transit (Link) & Seattle Dept. of Transportation (Streetcar)
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all our residents, regardless of their race or income. All these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Who May Apply
This position is open to current Career Service King County Metro Rail division employees who have successfully passed their 6 months probation and meet the requirements for the position.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, work outside of business hours will occasionally be required.
Work Location
Primary location is at the Operations and Maintenance Facility - Central (OMFC) at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA. Some work at other Rail Division worksites may be required at times, including out of:
- Operations and Maintenance Facility - East (OMFE) at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
- South Lake Union Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 318 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA
- First Hill Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 848 7th Ave. S, Seattle, WA.
As a Project/Program Manager I within the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team, you will:
- Support the Director’s Office in advancing the Rail Division’s strategic priorities of fostering a culture of care, effectively expanding operations, ensuring a safe and effective operating environment, and strengthening partnerships.
- Focus on employee engagement and appreciation. Lead the planning and facilitation of events. Some of the established events and celebrations for the Rail Division include Take Our Children to Work Day, Transit Appreciation Week, and End of Year Celebrations.
- Plan for events, which may include leading committee meetings, assist in creating and tracking budgets, identifying when additional support is needed from the Director’s Office team, and being on-site during events.
- Help generate and gather ideas for future employee appreciation events and activities.
- Collaborate with partners from King County Metro, which may include project managers or communications specialists from different sections or work groups.
- Collaborate with the Director’s Office team, including Data Analysts, Project/Program Managers, and Internal Communications Specialists. This may include supporting projects that impact operations and efficiencies across the Rail Division.
- Serve as a representative of the Director’s Office during events, activities, and during daily operations. This includes gathering and responding to employee feedback.
- Help plan and facilitate tours provided to community members who are interested in learning more about the Rail Division.
- Support the logistical components of the employee recognition program (i.e., creation of plaques and awards, presenting awards to winners).
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
We are looking for candidates who possess these minimum qualifications:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Enthusiasm for supporting employees within King County Metro and specifically the Rail Division.
- Experience with or willingness to learn project management tools and strategies.
- Experience or willingness to learn approaches to planning events. This includes drafting budgets, developing written documents to track priorities and action items, and facilitating events.
- Comfortability leading discussions with employees from across the Division.
- Flexibility to shift priorities as needed.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in both written and oral communication.
- Possesses problem-solving skills and is open to trying new approaches to solve problems.
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools to manage work plans or projects.
- Experience planning events or activities for large groups.
- Experience generating budgets and tracking expenditures.
- Experience drafting reports or other written documents.
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.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should complete an application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, which includes responding to the supplemental questions, a letter of interest (up to one page), and resume. The letter of interest should include detail on how you meet the minimum qualifications and explain how an opportunity to serve in the role of Project/Program Manager I (SDA) will support your career interests and goals.
Your application, letter of interest, responses to supplemental questions, and resume will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, clarity, written communication skills and completeness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks which may include an internal employee personnel file review.
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Members of the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team are expected to work a majority of time on site (at least 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days telecommuting). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various facilities managed by either Sound Transit or City of Seattle. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their primary worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees may be provided with a Sound Transit-issued laptop and must maintain a remote 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 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.
Union Representation
This position is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Professional and Technical – Metro Transit (C4) bargaining unit.
Job Code: 243104, Grade 53
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.
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.
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, [email protected]
#RailJobs
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:
- 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
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.
01
Are you currently a Career Service King County Metro employee within the Rail division that has successfully passed their 6 month probation?
- Yes
- No
This application requires both a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached these materials to your application?
- Yes
- No
This position requires travel to locations throughout King County. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner?
- Yes
- No
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
- YES
- NO
MTD-Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
- Yes
- No
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
- Yes
- No
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
08
MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
- a. Bus Operations Division
- b. Capital Division
- c. Employee Services Division
- d. Facilities Division
- e. Finance & Administration Division
- f. General Manager's Office
- g. Marine Division
- h. Mobility Division
- i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
- j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
- k. Vehicle Maintenance
- l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
- m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
- Yes
- No
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary
$87,755.20 - $106,080.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025JL23773
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT KING COUNTY METRO EMPLOYEES IN THE RAIL DIVISION*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager I (PPM I) to support employee engagement and other initiatives through the Rail Division’s Director’s Office. This position will help lead events and activities such as Take Our Children to Work Day and Transit Appreciation Week. In addition to established events, this role has an opportunity to help shape the future of employee engagement within the Rail Division.
As a PPM I with the Director’s Office, this role will work in collaboration with a team of Project/Program Managers and will have exposure to various projects that support the strategic priorities of the Rail Division and King County Metro. We are seeking someone with experience in project management and/or event planning or someone who embraces the process of learning new tools. Opportunities for training and development in project management will be available to the selected candidate.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 12 months in duration, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future special duty assignment opportunities in this group that may occur over the next twelve months from the establishment of the list, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA, the American Public Transportation Association.
About Link Light Rail
King County Metro is the exclusive partner and operations and maintenance provider to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail system. Light Rail is the backbone of Puget Sound's mobility future. With fast, frequent, reliable connections, the system is poised for significant expansion during this decade.
As The Alignment Continues To Grow, It Will Influence And Inform Metro's Investments Of Resources Well Into The Future. In Order To Strategically And Effectively Manage Such a Significant, Accelerated Rate Of Growth, The Division Director's Office Has Established The Following Strategic Priorities To Address What Matters Most
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all our residents, regardless of their race or income. All these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Who May Apply
This position is open to current Career Service King County Metro Rail division employees who have successfully passed their 6 months probation and meet the requirements for the position.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, work outside of business hours will occasionally be required.
Work Location
Primary location is at the Operations and Maintenance Facility - Central (OMFC) at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA. Some work at other Rail Division worksites may be required at times, including out of:
As a Project/Program Manager I within the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team, you will:
We are looking for candidates who possess these minimum qualifications:
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.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should complete an application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, which includes responding to the supplemental questions, a letter of interest (up to one page), and resume. The letter of interest should include detail on how you meet the minimum qualifications and explain how an opportunity to serve in the role of Project/Program Manager I (SDA) will support your career interests and goals.
Your application, letter of interest, responses to supplemental questions, and resume will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, clarity, written communication skills and completeness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks which may include an internal employee personnel file review.
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Members of the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team are expected to work a majority of time on site (at least 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days telecommuting). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various facilities managed by either Sound Transit or City of Seattle. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their primary worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees may be provided with a Sound Transit-issued laptop and must maintain a remote 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 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.
Union Representation
This position is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Professional and Technical – Metro Transit (C4) bargaining unit.
Job Code: 243104, Grade 53
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.
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.
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, [email protected]
#RailJobs
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:
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.
01
Are you currently a Career Service King County Metro employee within the Rail division that has successfully passed their 6 month probation?
This application requires both a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached these materials to your application?
This position requires travel to locations throughout King County. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner?
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
MTD-Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
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MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$87,755.20 - $106,080.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025JL23773
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
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*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT KING COUNTY METRO EMPLOYEES IN THE RAIL DIVISION*
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager I (PPM I) to support employee engagement and other initiatives through the Rail Division’s Director’s Office. This position will help lead events and activities such as Take Our Children to Work Day and Transit Appreciation Week. In addition to established events, this role has an opportunity to help shape the future of employee engagement within the Rail Division.
As a PPM I with the Director’s Office, this role will work in collaboration with a team of Project/Program Managers and will have exposure to various projects that support the strategic priorities of the Rail Division and King County Metro. We are seeking someone with experience in project management and/or event planning or someone who embraces the process of learning new tools. Opportunities for training and development in project management will be available to the selected candidate.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 12 months in duration, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future special duty assignment opportunities in this group that may occur over the next twelve months from the establishment of the list, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA, the American Public Transportation Association.
About Link Light Rail
King County Metro is the exclusive partner and operations and maintenance provider to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail system. Light Rail is the backbone of Puget Sound's mobility future. With fast, frequent, reliable connections, the system is poised for significant expansion during this decade.
As The Alignment Continues To Grow, It Will Influence And Inform Metro's Investments Of Resources Well Into The Future. In Order To Strategically And Effectively Manage Such a Significant, Accelerated Rate Of Growth, The Division Director's Office Has Established The Following Strategic Priorities To Address What Matters Most
- Meet our obligation to Sound Transit and the region through effective expansion of staff who operate and maintain the light rail system
- Build a culture of care, belonging, and inclusion where all employees can thrive
- Ensure safe and high-quality operations for employees and customers
- Strengthen partnerships with Sound Transit (Link) & Seattle Dept. of Transportation (Streetcar)
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all our residents, regardless of their race or income. All these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Who May Apply
This position is open to current Career Service King County Metro Rail division employees who have successfully passed their 6 months probation and meet the requirements for the position.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, work outside of business hours will occasionally be required.
Work Location
Primary location is at the Operations and Maintenance Facility - Central (OMFC) at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA. Some work at other Rail Division worksites may be required at times, including out of:
- Operations and Maintenance Facility - East (OMFE) at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
- South Lake Union Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 318 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA
- First Hill Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 848 7th Ave. S, Seattle, WA.
As a Project/Program Manager I within the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team, you will:
- Support the Director’s Office in advancing the Rail Division’s strategic priorities of fostering a culture of care, effectively expanding operations, ensuring a safe and effective operating environment, and strengthening partnerships.
- Focus on employee engagement and appreciation. Lead the planning and facilitation of events. Some of the established events and celebrations for the Rail Division include Take Our Children to Work Day, Transit Appreciation Week, and End of Year Celebrations.
- Plan for events, which may include leading committee meetings, assist in creating and tracking budgets, identifying when additional support is needed from the Director’s Office team, and being on-site during events.
- Help generate and gather ideas for future employee appreciation events and activities.
- Collaborate with partners from King County Metro, which may include project managers or communications specialists from different sections or work groups.
- Collaborate with the Director’s Office team, including Data Analysts, Project/Program Managers, and Internal Communications Specialists. This may include supporting projects that impact operations and efficiencies across the Rail Division.
- Serve as a representative of the Director’s Office during events, activities, and during daily operations. This includes gathering and responding to employee feedback.
- Help plan and facilitate tours provided to community members who are interested in learning more about the Rail Division.
- Support the logistical components of the employee recognition program (i.e., creation of plaques and awards, presenting awards to winners).
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
We are looking for candidates who possess these minimum qualifications:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Enthusiasm for supporting employees within King County Metro and specifically the Rail Division.
- Experience with or willingness to learn project management tools and strategies.
- Experience or willingness to learn approaches to planning events. This includes drafting budgets, developing written documents to track priorities and action items, and facilitating events.
- Comfortability leading discussions with employees from across the Division.
- Flexibility to shift priorities as needed.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in both written and oral communication.
- Possesses problem-solving skills and is open to trying new approaches to solve problems.
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools to manage work plans or projects.
- Experience planning events or activities for large groups.
- Experience generating budgets and tracking expenditures.
- Experience drafting reports or other written documents.
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.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should complete an application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, which includes responding to the supplemental questions, a letter of interest (up to one page), and resume. The letter of interest should include detail on how you meet the minimum qualifications and explain how an opportunity to serve in the role of Project/Program Manager I (SDA) will support your career interests and goals.
Your application, letter of interest, responses to supplemental questions, and resume will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, clarity, written communication skills and completeness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks which may include an internal employee personnel file review.
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Members of the Rail Division’s Director’s Office team are expected to work a majority of time on site (at least 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days telecommuting). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various facilities managed by either Sound Transit or City of Seattle. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their primary worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees may be provided with a Sound Transit-issued laptop and must maintain a remote 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 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.
Union Representation
This position is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Professional and Technical – Metro Transit (C4) bargaining unit.
Job Code: 243104, Grade 53
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.
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.
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, [email protected]
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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:
- 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
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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Are you currently a Career Service King County Metro employee within the Rail division that has successfully passed their 6 month probation?
- Yes
- No
This application requires both a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached these materials to your application?
- Yes
- No
This position requires travel to locations throughout King County. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel around the county in a timely manner?
- Yes
- No
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the recruitment process only.
- YES
- NO
MTD-Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
- Yes
- No
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
- Yes
- No
MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship.
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MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
- a. Bus Operations Division
- b. Capital Division
- c. Employee Services Division
- d. Facilities Division
- e. Finance & Administration Division
- f. General Manager's Office
- g. Marine Division
- h. Mobility Division
- i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
- j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
- k. Vehicle Maintenance
- l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
- m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
- Yes
- No
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/