DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary: $99,071.79 - $126,744.82 Annually
Location : Public Works, Human Resources and Human Services, 507 Austin Dr, Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Department: Human Services
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON

OVERVIEW
Are you ready to lead meaningful change for individuals with developmental disabilities across Kitsap County?

We're seeking a Developmental Disabilities Program Supervisor who is passionate about improving services,

strengthening partnerships, and shaping programs that help community members thrive.
As the next Developmental Disabilities Program Supervisor, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Developmental Disabilities program, setting direction for short- and long-term initiatives that meet diverse community needs.
• Supervise Developmental Disabilities program staff.
• Serve as a key liaison for the adult/infant developmental disabilities program. Provide county-wide planning, development, administration, evaluation, and monitoring of the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Oversee the Request for Proposal/Qualification process for funds dedicated to developmental disabilities services. Provide staff support to the Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
• Develop and administer service contracts and program budgets. Interpret and apply federal and state regulations in the development, execution, and monitoring of subcontracts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county requirements. Provide quality assurance and utilization review for the Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) system.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor budget expenditures and client statistical data. Authorize monthly billing expenditures and complete monthly State Client Reporting and Billing system requirements.
• Participate in local, county, and state committees/boards in the coordination of state-wide policy development and implementation, program planning, and service delivery.
• Coordinate adult and infant service planning and development activities with local agencies and organizations, other County departments and State organizations, advocacy groups, private service organizations, and other organizations in Kitsap County. Respond to citizen complaints and resolve issues for adult and infant service systems.
• Coordinate transition services for students with developmental disabilities from all Kitsap County School Districts. Promote community awareness of developmental disabilities programs and services by providing information and education to citizens, schools, agencies, business, industry, and other community groups. Make presentations and speak before a variety of audiences to present developmental disabilities program goals, objectives, and activities.
• Lead collaboration across multiple agencies and stakeholder groups; support advisory boards and commissions; provide policy guidance; supervise staff; and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality.

What you will bring (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or a closely related field; and four or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration, including experience delivering developmental disabilities services, to include one year of supervisory experience.

Note: Relevant professional experience may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services, social sciences, or a closely related field.
• Experience staffing boards, advisory committees, and commissions, including preparing agendas, meeting documents, and minutes.
• Skill in interpreting complex federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance and in providing technical assistance or training to staff, volunteers, contractors, and providers.
• Experience preparing and administering grants.

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Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Non represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration.

This posting may be used to fill future openings.

Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: or the

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at:
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(REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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• NO

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(REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application.(Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)

• YES
• NO

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Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select the one option that best describes your education and experience.

• I hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Services or a closely related field, and I have and four or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration, including experience delivering developmental disabilities services, to include one year of supervisory experience.
• I hold an associate degree in Human Services or a closely related field, and I have and six or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration, including experience delivering developmental disabilities services, to include one year of supervisory experience.
• I do not hold a qualifying degree, but I have eight or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration, including experience delivering developmental disabilities services, to include one year of supervisory experience.
• I do not meet the qualifications for this position.

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Please describe your experience managing human services grants, In your response, include:• The size and scope of the state/federal grants and government contracts• Your responsibilities (e.g., compliance, reporting, budgeting, monitoring, procurement)If no experience, list NA
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Please describe your supervisory and management experience.In your response, include:• The number of years you have served in a supervisory or managerial role• The number and types of staff you supervised (e.g., direct reports, indirect reports, professional, administrative, contracted staff)• Your responsibilities (e.g., hiring, training, performance evaluations, corrective action, workload management, staff development)• Experience managing teams at a senior or strategic level• Key accomplishments or improvements you ledIf no experience, list NA
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Please describe your experience staffing boards, advisory committees, and commissions, including preparing agendas, meeting documents, and minutes.If no experience, list NA.
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Describe any experience in interpreting complex federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance and in providing technical assistance or training to staff, volunteers, contractors, and providers.If no experience, list NA.
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Describe your experience providing management or oversight of Developmental Disabilities Administration funded Supported Employment or related programs.If no experience, list NA.
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