Resource Librarian (Senior Planning & Development Specialist)

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SDOT is seeking a systems-minded collaborative and detail-oriented Resource Librarian(Senior Planning & Development Specialist) to lead the reinvigoration and long-term stewardship of the Capital Project Delivery (CPD) Portfolios internal staff Resource Library. This role is central to SDOTs efforts to streamline project delivery improve internal accountability and ensure efficient use of public dollars.

The Resource Librarian will establish and manage a centralized intuitive and well-governed library of tools templates trainings and protocols that support staff across the portfolio throughout the planning design and delivery process. This position will lead the development of standard operating procedures governance structures and internal policies that promote consistency reduce duplication and improve access to critical resources. The role requires strong project management facilitation and technical expertise as well as the ability to advise senior leadership and influence department-wide practices in a highly matrixed environment.

You will play a role in:

• A strategic initiative to modernize our internal project delivery tools and protocols
• Department-wide efforts to improve capital project delivery efficiency and accountability
• Creating systems of accountability and compliance
• A culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and operational excellence

• Leads the development implementation and ongoing maintenance of a centralized Resource Library for the CPD Portfolio including tools templates training and internal protocol documents.
• Conducts a comprehensive audit of existing resources; develops a phased project plan to clean consolidate and migrate content to a more intuitive SharePoint structure.
• Facilitates cross-divisional collaboration to ensure tools and protocols reflect the needs of diverse disciplines including engineering planning design and environmental review.
• Establishes and maintains governance structures for the Resource Library including naming conventions indexing systems SME ownership and update protocols.
• Advises develops and implements internal policies related to knowledge management document control shared ownership and resource accountability.
• Creates and delivers internal communications strategies to promote awareness usage and feedback loops for the Resource Library.
• Collaborates to develop onboarding and training materials for the Resource Library.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) including document update frequency usage analytics and staff engagement metrics.
• Serves as a technical expert in SharePoint and related Microsoft tools advising on best practices for document hosting access and version control.
• Facilitates ongoing updates to major guidance documents such as the Project Management Guide and Project Development Guide.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors degree in public administration public policy urban planning business library and information science or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in planning program development or project coordination.

OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience developing and implementing internal policies SOPs or governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with capital project delivery processes and tools in a public sector or infrastructure context.
• Ability to analyze and communicate data related to resource usage document lifecycle and operational efficiency.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive change without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience developing internal communications and facilitating collaborative processes.
• Experience with human-centered design principles and practices.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Citys full salary range for this position is $54.28 - $63.26 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ryan Jonesat .

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.