Salary : $86,843.74 - $110,079.63 Annually
Location : Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026GM27093
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C23 : PROTEC17-Non-Sups Staff (DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
This two-year Term-Limited Temporary role will assist the Department of Community and Human Service's (DCHS) Level Up efforts. Level Up is a departmentwide initiative to strengthen how DCHS oversees public dollars.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 9/30/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESSIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Please Note: This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months from the start date, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by Protec17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,

Job Duties

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize various correspondence, reports, and materials with close attention to detail.
• Assist with reviewing and developing briefing material, reports, and presentations for internal and external consumption that are consistent with DCHS branding.
• Assist with various internal and external compliance activities, projects, and programs by gathering and analyzing data, references, documents, and other materials.
• Route and/or respond to general inquiries of need for navigation assistance made by DCHS contractors through DCHS contractor-specific inboxes.
• Review training waiver requests and track completion of various contractor-required and staff-required trainings.
• Develop dashboards to monitor and report out training completion rates.
• Establish protocols for consistent file structures and document naming conventions for various records.

• Set up and manage Microsoft Teams and SharePoint sites, including other technology platforms, used by DCHS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• At least three years of recent experience providing support to complex projects and/or programs OR a combination of education & experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Strong customer service skills in all forms of communication; the ability to work positively within a team environment, maintaining professionalism, patience, and etiquette in all encounters.
• Experience and knowledge of gathering and analyzing data, outcomes, reports, and quality improvement recommendations with the ability to develop formal reports and other documentation.
• Ability to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality and handle all matters in a highly ethical manner.
• Experience using and maintaining websites and digital collaboration or content management platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, including developing and managing sites to ensure user-friendly access.
• Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication; effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, remain organized, and have acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and changing priorities; the ability to identify and prioritize time-sensitive matters and respond with a sense of urgency, as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• An understanding of equity, racial and social justice (ERSJ) principles and practices, and commitment to apply ERSJ learnings to improve program work and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Previous professional experience related to project management, contract compliance, and/or quality assurance.
• Experience with records management and King County records retention guidelines.

Supplemental Information
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.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Greg Mallory at [email protected].

01

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? 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

Which of the following best describes your highest level of relevant education or training?
For this question, relevant education or training is defined as a degree, certification, or formal training related to areas such as business administration, public administration, human services, communications, data analysis, project/program support, or a similar field.

• High school diploma or GED, with no additional relevant education or training.
• Some relevant college-level coursework or professional training, but no completed degree.
• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• I have a degree in a field that is not directly related to this position.
• None of the above.

04

How many years of recent professional experience do you have providing administrative, technical, operational, and/or program support to complex projects or programs?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• Less than 1 year.
• 1 y