Senior Property Asset Management Program Specialist - The Humane Society of the United States : Job Details

Senior Property Asset Management Program Specialist

This posting is open to current King County employees only.

About the Role:

As a team member on the Property Asset Management (PAM) team, you will collaborate with other team members in assessing, evaluating, researching, and strategizing the best means and methods for securing WTD property assets. This includes working on Capital Program and Project Teams as a subject matter expert from program and/or project scoping to construction and closeout, ensuring guidelines are adhered to and the program or project smoothly transitions to the operational team or to another approved use when complete. To work effectively with the team, the new member will be proactive in communicating with other team members, asking questions, and seeking feedback. They should be willing to learn from other team members and share their knowledge and expertise. It is important to maintain a positive attitude and be open to constructive criticism. This position requires a team member who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. By working collaboratively with the team, the new member can help ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders involved.

As a Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III (WQPPM III) in the Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition unit, you will be expected to assist in planning, contributing to, and supporting the property asset management program directly impacting the division/department and community. In addition, you will assist in the planning and oversight of support for WTD's Capital Improvement Program and Operations program with a focus on the multi-faceted needs of our existing facilities, facilities under construction, and new facilities just completed. You will complete your own body of work while also mentoring and coaching teammates to achieve their best performance using identified objectives, KPIs (key performance indicators), and work plans to ensure the work unit's performance meets customer and community needs and aligns with WTD's vision and values. As a mentor, you will work to reinforce team culture and improve team processes. You will serve regularly on the Division's Safety and Security team and may be expected to effectively lead outreach support for WTD's most complex programs, projects, and facilities.

The Regulatory Compliance Land Acquisition unit advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means clean water. It means keeping a promise to the next generation that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

This recruitment aims to fill two (2) positions.

About the Team:

The Environmental and Community Services Section is in search of a WQPPM III to join our dynamic team. This presents an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a highly efficient team dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction. Our focus is on delivering expert guidance, supporting programs and projects as subject matter experts, and securing property assets for the Wastewater Treatment Division. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to customer service, excellent communication skills, a focus on work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative work environment to contribute to essential public projects for our community.

Join our team, dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work collaboratively with PAM team members to assess, evaluate, research, and strategize the best means and methods for securing WTD property assets. As a subject matter expert, you play a key role in Capital Programs and on Capital Project Teams - during scoping, planning, construction, and beyond, ensuring guidelines are adhered to and the project smoothly transitions to the operational team and/or other use.
• As a subject matter expert in this multifaceted role, you will navigate medium to complex, higher-risk capital programs/projects, and operational projects, along with overseeing existing facilities.
• As a representative of WTD, you will be responsible for handling highly sensitive and politically charged issues related to WTD and its work.
• Support Capital programs as a program coordinator. Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to perform work related to property asset management.
• Act as a mentor and guide to unit staff and support the Supervisor as a backup for completing unit administrative tasks as well as other related tasks as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing consultants, programs and/or projects, project schedules, and delivery of program, project, and/or property-related (or similar) types of deliverables.
• Ability to identify strategies and develop plans to ensure successful and timely delivery of property asset management deliverables.
• Exceptionally dependable in accomplishing work assignments with minimal assistance required and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent skills in clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with staff from various backgrounds.
• Skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skills in presenting project and/or program information to a variety of audiences.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation service required.

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements, typically once a week.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.

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.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Complete Supplemental Questions

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Rodney O. DungoHR [email protected]

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

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