ProjectProgram Manager III (SHIPS)
ProjectProgram Manager III (SHIPS)
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Job Description
Summary
The SHIPS Project Manager is responsible for overall administration of King Countys Support and Scale Up of HIV Prevention Services in Sexual Health Clinics (SHIPS) grant funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The goal of SHIPS is to strengthen the Sexual Health Clinics infrastructure and improve service delivery to address syndemic of HIV and other STIs. The manager is responsible for developing and monitoring the workplan hiring and supervising project staff writing grant-related reports and applications negotiating and overseeing a contract with a community partner and serving as liaison to governmental academic and community partners. The Program Manager is supervised by the Sexual Health Clinic manager.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are at-will positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last through July 31 2026.However funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest you must be a Career Service Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Required:
- Three (3) years of experience working on large federal public health grants.
- Three (3) years of experience leading a public health project or program
- Two (2) years of experience supervising staff.
- Experience working with federal budgets.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Desired:- Masters degree in public health public administration or social services is desirable; two years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for each year of desirable post-graduate education.
- Experience working in a HIV/STI clinical setting.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.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.
To Apply
If 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)
- Cover letter - Addressing how you meet or exceed the qualifications of the position
Please note: Resumes and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.
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.
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.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Work Schedule
This position is Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. This position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Work Location
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically 3- 4 times a week. The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is Harborview Medical Center 908 Jefferson 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.
Union Membership
This position is not represented by a Labor Union.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
