Project/Program Manager II - TLT/SDA

Salary

$45.31 - $57.43 Hourly

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025JL24180TLT

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

03/17/2025

Closing Date

4/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

H9 : PSEU-Non-Comm's KCSO

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

WHO MAY APPLY: This temporary position is open to the public and King County employees. If filled internally, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment.

DURATION: 9-12 Months

The Support Services Division of the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is currently accepting applications for a benefit-eligible Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) / Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Project/Program Manager II (PPMII) in the Public Disclosure Unit.

This PPM II assignment includes working alongside a highly productive, and close-knit team, of PPM IIs who manage nearly 9,000 requests each year, working with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential information.

Work Location:. This position is primarily remote with a requirement of providing in-person services and attending in-person meetings and training as needed. The primary worksite is the King County Courthouse.

Schedule: This position is overtime eligible with flexible schedule options (5/8, 4/10 and 9/80).

Job Duties

• Manage and oversee records requests submitted under Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)
• Identify and coordinate production of public records to meet legal deadlines
• Coordinate with Sheriff's Office work units and King County departments to ensure all responsive records are identified, consult with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and other agencies
• Manage a large caseload with high level of attention to detail and competing deadlines
• Review and research responsive records; identify redaction and withholding exemptions that may include photos and/or descriptions of dead bodies, sex crimes or other sensitive cases
• Resolve internal and external customer concerns with a high level of customer service;
• Utilization of various technology programs, databased and software, such as GovQA, Excel, Access, and Adobe Pro
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualified candidates will have experience or aptitude in the following skills and job duties:

• Demonstrated strong communications skills, both verbal and written; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures; individuals with language barriers; meet with record holders and requestors to facilitate responses;
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment;
• Experience in project/program management;
• Demonstrated ability to research, review and analyze data;
• Experience in conducting searches in electronic and paper document filing systems;
• Ability to work with sensitive law enforcement documents that may contain offensive material;
• Ability to interview parties, facilitate and negotiate needs of request, and make decisions necessary to respond in an expeditious manner;
• Ability to adapt to workflow needs and change tasks abruptly when/if needed;
• Ability to use MS Office, skilled in gathering, manipulating and using data utilizing a computer and other tools;
• Exemplary attendance record;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  
  

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in project/program management
• Experience in public records management;
• Experience with GovQA
• Intermediate level skill using Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Supplemental Information

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU), Local 519.

TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.

Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.

• King County Application
• Submit a Letter of Interest (Cover letter) addressed to King County Sheriff’s Office detailing how your qualifications and experience meet or exceed the minimum qualifications stated in this job bulletin.
• Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.
• For internal KCSO employee applicants for the Special Duty Assignment – approval via your chain of command will also be required
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: It is a hiring requirement that all staff employed by KCSO successfully pass a thorough background investigations process, which includes fingerprinting, criminal history check, reference checks, polygraph test, and other tests as deemed necessary. You must review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Jessica Lussier at (206) 263-2542 or Jessica.Lussier@kingcounty.gov.

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
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

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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The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.

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• No
  
  

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The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, criminal behavior, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. Candidates who pass the initial background investigation will be required to complete a polygraph. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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The incumbent must be able to read through details of records that may be highly offensive in nature, regarding; crime scenes, dead bodies, sex crimes involving children and other stressful topics. Do you understand and agree to this task?

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• No
  
  

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How many years of experience do you possess in an administrative support role in a high volume office environment.

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
  
  

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How many years of customer service experience do you possess?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
  
  

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Do you have experience in records management in a public agency?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please share the length of your records management experience.

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Do you have experience in project management?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please share your experience.

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This position requires a letter of interest detailing how your experience and qualifications meet or exceed the requirements for this position. Did you include the required letter of interest? Note, if you do not include a letter of interest you will not but further considered for this position.

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• No
  
  

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Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/