Technical Project Manager (Health Department)

This position is open until filled and is a term-limited role which is expected to end 12/31/2026.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

Why Join Snohomish County?

Snohomish County’s commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound, we are situated near some of the country’s most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.  

Description:

The Health Department is searching for an experienced, senior IT Project Manager.  This temporary position will lead critical project(s) that focus on application modernization of a legacy system that includes data migration, reporting, and analytics.  These efforts involve interfacing with other County departments, including Department of IT, Department of Finance, interested parties, and vendors.  The successful candidate will be relied upon to drive successful completion within scope, budget, and timeline.

Our ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of interested parties, possess a mastery of verbal and written communication skills, be comfortable working directly with end users on projects and issues related to implementation and ongoing support. Must be accountable, adaptable, and self-motivated whether working independently or in a collaborative team environment. 

Work is performed under limited supervision. Supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which do not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handle problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgment, instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy. 

Examples of Work Performed:

• Manage full implementation of project life cycle from kick-off preparation through implementation completion and transition to support. 
• Applies advanced, extensive knowledge and skills in multiple integrated specialties, and contributes to the development of new knowledge related to information technology project planning.
• Manages technical issues that are very complex, impact a very large number of users, demand a very large number of resources, are of very long duration and/or very high risk, with significant effects in multiple integrated areas. Develops solutions that are creative, effective, and enduring, and designs/creates programs, data structures and reports related to the area of information technology project planning. 
• Leads and mentors’ teams and individuals, directs or supervises staff at lower technical levels, leads small groups, is the principal advocate within the county for a particular function, represents county on technical matters in local and regional groups, and initiates significant improvements in work correlated with information technology project planning. 
• Applies and leads others in applying a working knowledge of project planning, management and methodologies in projects that incorporate information technology project planning. 
• Acts independently, with considerable discretion to act and make decisions independently in very complex projects and tasks. Displays an advanced understanding of complicated issues, recognizing impacts to a large number and/or wide range of users, consequences of taking risks, and short and long term implications. Considers financial and other impacts of assigning valuable resources. Initiates work to obtain desired results. 
• Demonstrates advanced, rigorous thinking skills on challenging, difficult issues. Uses thinking skills that involve analyzing, prioritizing, abandoning prejudices and previous ideas, and applying practical considerations. Delivers at an advanced level of competency in multiple specialties and roles related to the area of information technology project planning.
• Serves as a departmental spokesperson on technical matters, acts as a consultant on feasibility and implementation of existing and new technologies, and interprets for others complex information and tasks about information technology project planning.
• Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community.

Associated Duties: 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 
  
  

Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration or related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of directly relevant IT experience
OR, in place of the above requirement, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses, Certifications and Other:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Health Department's insurance carrier
• Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Successful Incumbents for this Position will have the: 

• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of governmental administration support software, electronic health record systems, environmental health management software and other packages large, local governmental departments might use.
• Knowledge of public health
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment including personal computer and word processing, multiple databases, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of effective presentation techniques to groups and individuals.
• Skill with organizing and guiding groups toward common goals while gaining support and buy-in.
• Skilled in use of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skilled in organization and coordination and scheduling of multiple simultaneous tasks and projects with strict deadlines, without requiring supervision/reminders.
• Skilled in positive and effective interaction with individuals of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be resourceful searching out answers using any available resources and be tech savvy, able to figure out new technology/software with little to no assistance.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, management, other employees, agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate reports and information from a variety of sources with unique, detailed, complex, and/or vague procedures or regulations.
• Ability to actively participate as an effective team player.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet timelines and schedules on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed records and reports.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy manuals, business periodicals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to support the department's mission, vision, and organizational goals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve complex problems or deal with several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to deescalate tense situations with customers and members of the public, and skilled with conflict resolution.

Job Location, Working Conditions and Equipment Utilized: 
The incumbent will generally work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The incumbent may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. Typical business office machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to computers, telephone, fax, copier, calculator, projector, and cash drawers.  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions and physical demands vary by assignment.

• Requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye-arm coordination to write and to operate computers and a variety of general office equipment.  Requires mobility to accomplish other desktop work, retrieve files, and to move to various department locations.  
• Requires visual acuity to read computer screens, printed materials, and detailed information; specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   
• Required to use hand to eye coordination, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• May involve occasional kneeling, squatting, crouching, stooping, crawling, standing, bending, climbing (to stack, store or retrieve supplies or various office equipment or files). 
• The incumbent is frequently required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or craw; and smell in the performance of field and office duties.  
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds is required continuously, and up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without assistance (example: a box of copy paper).  
• Requires ability to drive an automobile and/or have sufficient mobility to access various work locations.  
• Requires the ability to communicate with others orally, face to face and by telephone.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to SHD.HR@co.snohomish.wa.us.

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.?

Salary : $116,482 - $145,469