Closing: 6\/28\/2020 11:59 PM Pacific<\/p>\n
Summary
\nThe Department of Public Health seeks to hire a Performance Manager to join the Hazardous Waste Management Program (Program) in King County. Considered a national leader, the Program protects and enhances public health and environmental quality in King County by helping citizens, businesses, and governments reduce the threat posed by the production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. This position is being hired through Seattle-King County Public Health, which is one of four partner agencies that provide staff to the Program.<\/p>\n
We are seeking a skilled, highly adaptable and collaborative Performance Manager. This key position will lead the development of a robust performance management system, develop and implement strategic direction, improve services to address racial disparities in hazardous material exposures, and ultimately improve public health and environmental outcomes for residents and businesses across King County.<\/p>\n
This position reports to the Hazardous Waste Program Director and manages critical functions to assure the Program’s work is strategic, efficient, and effective – in fulfillment of its mission, racial equity goals, and ratepayer needs. This position will ensure the strategic direction for the Program’s Lines of Business, oversee the Program’s performance, research and data functions, and manage special assignments and initiatives. The incumbent will build effective relationships and work with leadership and all functional areas of the Program to develop and implement systems, adaptively plan and evolve work, and manage projects and initiatives across a multi-agency organization.<\/p>\n
The Program is comprised of Seattle, King County, 38 other cities and two tribes. The Program is committed to equity and social justice in practice and by the policy. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who are LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, see www.hazwastehelp.org\/<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: Through the work of over 150 dedicated employees, the Environmental Health Services Division identifies and sustains environmental conditions that promote health equity and healthy people and communities in Seattle and King County. Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender, or economic status. The Division’s core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve.
\nTo learn more about EHS, please visit https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/environmental-health.aspx<\/p>\n
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation’s history, King County is a vibrant international community. King County has adopted a pro racial equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to eliminate racial health inequities. The selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to reducing racial inequities and the ability to integrate King County’s Equity and Racial Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position. To learn more, please visit http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/equity.<\/p>\n
Public Health- Seattle & King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.<\/p>\n
JOB OF DUTIES:<\/p>\n
Develop and execute program-wide performance, data, and adaptive management functions in a matrixed, multi-agency structure. Lead the development of results-based Program performance measures, including metrics for the Program’s Racial Equity Strategic Plan.
\nOversee work planning and continuous improvement for the Program’s Lines of Business (LOBs). Provide strategic direction; apply, synthesize, and interpret data; analyze priorities; manage Program-wide work planning processes, and adaptively manage the Program’s work overtime to meet evolving needs.
\nConduct primary research and quantitative analysis as needed.
\nLead and\/or participate in strategic and comprehensive planning efforts. Manage planning activities and provide subject matter expertise.
\nWork with LOB managers to translate strategic direction into services and functions. Develop staff competency and expertise for effective performance, project, and program management and evaluation.
\nProduce regular performance assessments, analysis, and related products. These include quarterly and annual reports, as well as activity, project, and\/or service assessments.
\nServe as a member of the Director’s interdisciplinary management team. Provide coverage for Program Director and\/or other managers as needed. Represent the Program and the Director to partners, stakeholders, elected officials, and others.
\nGuide work across multiple agencies, management, and supervisory structures, bargaining units, and decision-making structures. Successfully navigate difficult issues, identify and resolve problems and performance issues, and implement changes.
\nServe as the management liaison to the Program’s Research Team.
\nOversee work with the King County Information Technology department and\/or contractors to develop and manage integrated data, information, and performance management system.
\nManage resources including supervision of staff, workgroups, budgets, contracts, consultants, IT\/data systems, and intra- and inter-agency support.
\nOther duties as assigned by the Program Director.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:
\nMinimum of five years progressively responsible management experience. Experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform all key responsibilities, including senior-level leadership responsibilities and effective staff management.
\nAdvanced management experience in performance management, planning, public administration, project management, organizational development, or related responsibilities. Experience in public health, environmental health, or related field desired.
\nDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including managing diverse teams; effective communication, delegation, facilitation, and negotiation. Demonstrated ability to maintain effective and positive relationships with peers, subordinates, and management.
\nAdvanced knowledge and experience in complex performance management systems, including design, development, and implementation.
\nKnowledge of individual, institutional, and systemic racism, and demonstrated experience advancing racial and social justice in public sector organizations.
\nAdvanced knowledge and experience in primary technical and community-based research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, development, and application of results-based performance metrics and application of findings to improve programs and services.
\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale planning efforts, including strategic planning, stakeholder strategies, and recommendation development. Experience in implementing plans, managing change, and monitoring plan outcomes.
\nExcellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, and translate complex information for a specific audience(s) and purpose(s).
\nMust be adept at navigating varied and sometimes conflicting interests of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated skill in making decisions and negotiating outcomes where complexity and conflict may exist.
\nDemonstrated ability to consistently operate with high standards of ethics and accountability, and carry out responsibilities with discretion, confidentiality and political sensitivity as required.
\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, be self-directed and perform duties with minimal oversight and supervision.<\/p>\n
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
\nAdvanced degree in performance management, public administration, public health, environmental health, or related field.
\nExperience in a local, intergovernmental, or multi-governmental structure.
\nExperience in project and change management, leading complex projects\/teams in a matrix management environment.
\nKnowledge of determinants of health and drivers of health inequity.<\/p>\n
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants.<\/p>\n
WORK SCHEDULE: This position typically works 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule requires flexibility for weekend and evening work. This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible.<\/p>\n
WORK LOCATION: This position will work at the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. 150 Nickerson St., Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98109-1658<\/p>\n
APPLICATION PROCESS:
\nApplications will be reviewed after the job posting closes. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:<\/p>\n
1. NEOGOV\/Government Jobs on-line
\n2. Responses to supplemental questions
\n3. A cover letter that describes your interest and qualifications for the position (two-page limit).
\n4. Current resume or curriculum vitae.<\/p>\n
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Providing the information only on the resume or cover letter will not be considered complete.<\/p>\n
Contact: If you have additional questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nic Horea, Senior Human Resources Analyst at 206-263-8736 or nicolae.horea@kingcounty.gov If you have questions about the position or wish to learn more about the Hazardous Waste Program, visit www.hazwastehelp.org or contact Lynda Ransley at 206-240-5977 or Lynda.Ransley@kingcounty.gov.<\/p>\n
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
\nThe selection process may include but is not limited to the evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/jobs\/hiring.
\nPublic Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office 365) and other web-enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform essential functions of the position.
\nRegular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and the development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
\nThe selected candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation. Investigation findings are not automatically disqualifying.
\nEmployees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
\nEmployees are required to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\/Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration (OSHA\/WISHA) guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory training on time.<\/p>\n
UNION AFFILIATION:<\/p>\n
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