Parks Fleet and Inventory Coordinator - King County : Job Details

Salary: $100,568.00 - $127,462.40 Annually Location : Seattle - Regional area, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job Number: 2024-22885 Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks Division: Parks Opening Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Summary Join Our Team: Help Shape the Future of Fleet and Inventory Management for King County Parks! The Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a dynamic Project/Program Manager III to lead and coordinate fleet and inventory supply management for our organization. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we manage resources and support our mission to inspire healthy communities through our parks. About the Role: As the Fleet & Inventory Coordinator for Parks, you will provide program management, coordination, and strategic insight into the Division's fleet inventory and supply needs. Reporting to the Deputy Division Director, this position resides in the Division Director's Office, which oversees leadership, administration, project and program management, and customer service for the Parks & Recreation Division. Your work will support both day-to-day operational coordination as well as mid- and long-term fleet and inventory planning. You will be involved in key initiatives such as fleet electrification, conducting budget and resource assessments, and developing performance metrics for fleet and inventory utilization. Your contributions will ensure the efficient use of resources while preparing the division for future needs and environmental goals. About the Team: The Parks & Recreation Division is dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial, and Social Justice in all aspects of our work. As part of our True North values, we are committed to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team that stewards, enhances, and acquires parks to inspire healthy and vibrant communities for all. 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 the Parks Fleet and Inventory Coordinator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at Apply now for a rewarding career at the 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 What You Will Be Doing: Fleet Management:

• Track and analyze fleet data to optimize size, composition, and efficiency.
• Recommend vehicle purchases/disposals to maintain operational balance.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage fleet rentals to reduce costs and maximize vehicle utilization.
• Monitor fuel consumption and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lower emissions.

Inventory Support:

• Oversee equipment and supply needs, supervising Inventory Processing Specialists.
• Administer the fleet and inventory management program across multiple locations.
• Ensure accurate tracking, ordering, and distribution of inventory.

Project/Program Planning for Fleet Electrification:

• Collaborate with Fleet Administration and stakeholders to plan and support fleet electrification efforts.
• Identify barriers, opportunities, and operational needs for transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
• Assist in developing and executing an EV transition plan.
• Track and forecast vehicle needs, coordinating budgets and resources for electrification.
• Conduct needs assessments to prioritize EV charging infrastructure, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Facilitate coordination between the Parks & Recreation Division and DES/Fleet Administration to align fleet operations.
• Participate in the DNRP Fleet Committee and support fleet coordination across DNRP divisions.
• Promote an inclusive environment that values diversity in collaboration and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management practices.
• Implement new processes or optimize existing ones to increase efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement that values diverse ideas and experiences.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring:

• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in project or program management, including a proven track record of independently managing complex projects or programs while meeting deadlines and delivering results in dynamic environments.

• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience, with a proven track record of successfully leading or supervising teams and individuals to support professional growth and team effectiveness.

• Proven ability to track, analyze and summarize data and forecast using tools like Excel, Tableau, PowerBI or similar technologies.

• Demonstrated experience evaluating program effectiveness and ability to advocate for improvements based on data-driven insights and operational needs.

• Proven ability in building strong relationships and collaborating with diverse partners, including internal customers, leadership and other government agencies.

• Experience analyzing plans, policies or budgets related to fleet inventory or similar program area

• Experience presenting complex data and insights to managers and customers to help inform decision making and drive organizational improvements
• Excellent Customer service skills with the ability to deal tactfully, patiently, and courteously with diverse individuals including government officials, leadership, organizational colleagues and external partners.

Competencies You Bring:

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Customer Focused: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identify teams that apply their diverse skills and perspective to achieve common goals.

Required Licenses: Valid Driver's License or ability to get to worksites across King county. It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Background in logistics, supply chain management, inventory management or operations

• Prior experience with Inventory management software and systems

• Proficiency in creating dashboards and monitoring and reporting on performance metrics.

Supplemental Information Working Conditions:

• Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-3 times a week. 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 Parks Sunset Shop (13659 18th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168), collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and the future Central Maintenance Facility in Renton. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.

• 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 not represented.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. 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: Completed Application (Please fill out your application as fully as possible. We cannot accept attached resumes or see resume in lieu of the application section.) Answers to Supplemental QuestionsResume (optional) Will be reviewed if submitted. Cover Letter (optional) Will be reviewed if submitted. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Incomplete applications may not be considered. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Divya Mathew at [email protected] Discover More About King County Parks: King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks. And 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, X (formerly Twitter), 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. 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:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• 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: King County employees are eligible to 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 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? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo 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.

02 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff 03 What specific experience do you have in fleet and inventory management and/or project/program management? 04 Please describe your experience leading individuals or teams? Required Question