Capital Improvement Program Planner
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$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22951
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Parks Capital Planning unit is seeking two Land Use and Environmental Planners (Project/Program Manager III) to help to shape the future of public parks and recreational spaces while fostering sustainable and inclusive community development!
About the Role: In this role you will serve as a project and program manager, independently leading land use and environmental planning, project review, and permitting support for the Parks Capital Improvement Section. You will collaborate closely with government agencies, Tribal Governments, and regulatory entities to coordinate and advance Parks capital planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include managing the development of park site management plans and feasibility studies, planning for Parks operations facilities, ensuring project compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and other environmental regulations, and integrating an equity and social justice lens into all planning efforts.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. The King County Parks system includes more than 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails.
The Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section provides strategic direction, oversight, and delivery of capital projects. It includes planning, designing, developing, and implementing Parks’ capital portfolio of projects and programs, performing comprehensive capital project management of major repair/renovation projects/programs, regional trail development and improvements, and other capital improvements within the park and open space system while also stewarding all of the assets and managing the asset data within King County’s 32,000-acre system of parks and trails.
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 a Capital Improvement Program Planner 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 with the King County Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
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.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks and Recreation Division: Visit our websitewww.kingcounty.gov/parks. Check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes 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.
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:
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 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?
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
03
Please provide the names/examples of three projects where you obtained the environmental permits required for construction and which permits you obtained. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
04
Provide what tools you use to conduct research related to property, land use, and code requirements. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22951
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Parks Capital Planning unit is seeking two Land Use and Environmental Planners (Project/Program Manager III) to help to shape the future of public parks and recreational spaces while fostering sustainable and inclusive community development!
About the Role: In this role you will serve as a project and program manager, independently leading land use and environmental planning, project review, and permitting support for the Parks Capital Improvement Section. You will collaborate closely with government agencies, Tribal Governments, and regulatory entities to coordinate and advance Parks capital planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include managing the development of park site management plans and feasibility studies, planning for Parks operations facilities, ensuring project compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and other environmental regulations, and integrating an equity and social justice lens into all planning efforts.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. The King County Parks system includes more than 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails.
The Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section provides strategic direction, oversight, and delivery of capital projects. It includes planning, designing, developing, and implementing Parks’ capital portfolio of projects and programs, performing comprehensive capital project management of major repair/renovation projects/programs, regional trail development and improvements, and other capital improvements within the park and open space system while also stewarding all of the assets and managing the asset data within King County’s 32,000-acre system of parks and trails.
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 a Capital Improvement Program Planner 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 with the King County Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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
- Support the CIP Section in planning, research, problem-solving, and coordinating projects on Parks property. This includes creating and preparing management and feasibility plans to evaluate and address both current and future project and facility needs, with a focus on equity and social justice principles.
- Collaborate with other government agencies, tribal organizations, and regulatory bodies to address issues and work together on proposed projects, policies, and initiatives.
- Assist with achieving SEPA Compliance, obtaining permits, and preparing environmental-related documentation for projects on Parks properties.
- Procure, negotiate, and manage scope, schedule, and budget for consultant contracts that are used to support planning-related documents and plans.
- Create and present briefings and presentations on capital project planning to supervisors, managers, elected officials, and the public.
Qualifications You Bring:
- A combination of education and demonstrated progressively responsible hands-on experience in environmental sciences, natural resources management, urban/regional planning, biology/ecology, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in independently preparing or reviewing documents, ensuring compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and/or managing the permitting process for complex infrastructure projects in and around streams, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
- Demonstrated experience independentlyassessing data related to land use, facility needs, public infrastructure, community development, natural resources conservation, and similar.
- Indepth understanding of laws and regulations related historic and cultural resources.
- Experience creating and delivering presentations and briefings to management.
- Deep understanding of the procurement, negotiation, and management of consultant contracts utilized for planning and design on capital projects.
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpretating federal, state, and local code and regulations.
- Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborates –Builds internal and external partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Experience performing field work and preparing critical area reports such as wetland delineations, stream habitat surveys, ordinary high water mark delineations, wildlife surveys, and vegetation/habitat transects and monitoring.
- Experience with public infrastructure capital project phases and project management.
- Experience coordinating and communicating with Tribal Governments.
- Experience using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or similar tools to create maps, figures, and analyze data.
Working Conditions
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically weekly. 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). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to 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 overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Protec Local 17.
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
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.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks and Recreation Division: Visit our websitewww.kingcounty.gov/parks. Check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes 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.
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:
- 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 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.
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
03
Please provide the names/examples of three projects where you obtained the environmental permits required for construction and which permits you obtained. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
04
Provide what tools you use to conduct research related to property, land use, and code requirements. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary
$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22951
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Parks Capital Planning unit is seeking two Land Use and Environmental Planners (Project/Program Manager III) to help to shape the future of public parks and recreational spaces while fostering sustainable and inclusive community development!
About the Role: In this role you will serve as a project and program manager, independently leading land use and environmental planning, project review, and permitting support for the Parks Capital Improvement Section. You will collaborate closely with government agencies, Tribal Governments, and regulatory entities to coordinate and advance Parks capital planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include managing the development of park site management plans and feasibility studies, planning for Parks operations facilities, ensuring project compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and other environmental regulations, and integrating an equity and social justice lens into all planning efforts.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. The King County Parks system includes more than 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails.
The Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section provides strategic direction, oversight, and delivery of capital projects. It includes planning, designing, developing, and implementing Parks’ capital portfolio of projects and programs, performing comprehensive capital project management of major repair/renovation projects/programs, regional trail development and improvements, and other capital improvements within the park and open space system while also stewarding all of the assets and managing the asset data within King County’s 32,000-acre system of parks and trails.
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 a Capital Improvement Program Planner 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 with the King County Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
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.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks and Recreation Division: Visit our websitewww.kingcounty.gov/parks. Check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes 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.
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:
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 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?
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
03
Please provide the names/examples of three projects where you obtained the environmental permits required for construction and which permits you obtained. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
04
Provide what tools you use to conduct research related to property, land use, and code requirements. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22951
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Parks Capital Planning unit is seeking two Land Use and Environmental Planners (Project/Program Manager III) to help to shape the future of public parks and recreational spaces while fostering sustainable and inclusive community development!
About the Role: In this role you will serve as a project and program manager, independently leading land use and environmental planning, project review, and permitting support for the Parks Capital Improvement Section. You will collaborate closely with government agencies, Tribal Governments, and regulatory entities to coordinate and advance Parks capital planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include managing the development of park site management plans and feasibility studies, planning for Parks operations facilities, ensuring project compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and other environmental regulations, and integrating an equity and social justice lens into all planning efforts.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. The King County Parks system includes more than 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails.
The Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section provides strategic direction, oversight, and delivery of capital projects. It includes planning, designing, developing, and implementing Parks’ capital portfolio of projects and programs, performing comprehensive capital project management of major repair/renovation projects/programs, regional trail development and improvements, and other capital improvements within the park and open space system while also stewarding all of the assets and managing the asset data within King County’s 32,000-acre system of parks and trails.
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 a Capital Improvement Program Planner 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 with the King County Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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
- Support the CIP Section in planning, research, problem-solving, and coordinating projects on Parks property. This includes creating and preparing management and feasibility plans to evaluate and address both current and future project and facility needs, with a focus on equity and social justice principles.
- Collaborate with other government agencies, tribal organizations, and regulatory bodies to address issues and work together on proposed projects, policies, and initiatives.
- Assist with achieving SEPA Compliance, obtaining permits, and preparing environmental-related documentation for projects on Parks properties.
- Procure, negotiate, and manage scope, schedule, and budget for consultant contracts that are used to support planning-related documents and plans.
- Create and present briefings and presentations on capital project planning to supervisors, managers, elected officials, and the public.
Qualifications You Bring:
- A combination of education and demonstrated progressively responsible hands-on experience in environmental sciences, natural resources management, urban/regional planning, biology/ecology, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in independently preparing or reviewing documents, ensuring compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and/or managing the permitting process for complex infrastructure projects in and around streams, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
- Demonstrated experience independentlyassessing data related to land use, facility needs, public infrastructure, community development, natural resources conservation, and similar.
- Indepth understanding of laws and regulations related historic and cultural resources.
- Experience creating and delivering presentations and briefings to management.
- Deep understanding of the procurement, negotiation, and management of consultant contracts utilized for planning and design on capital projects.
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpretating federal, state, and local code and regulations.
- Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborates –Builds internal and external partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Experience performing field work and preparing critical area reports such as wetland delineations, stream habitat surveys, ordinary high water mark delineations, wildlife surveys, and vegetation/habitat transects and monitoring.
- Experience with public infrastructure capital project phases and project management.
- Experience coordinating and communicating with Tribal Governments.
- Experience using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or similar tools to create maps, figures, and analyze data.
Working Conditions
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically weekly. 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). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to 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 overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Protec Local 17.
This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
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.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at [email protected].
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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:
- 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 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.
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
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Please provide the names/examples of three projects where you obtained the environmental permits required for construction and which permits you obtained. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
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Provide what tools you use to conduct research related to property, land use, and code requirements. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “None”.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/