Wellness Program Manager (PPM III)

Applyingequity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Wellness Program Manager (PPM III) you will:

• Develop a work plan for and provide pro-equity innovative management of Metros worksite wellness services ensuring effective operations communications partnerships reporting and continuous improvements.
• Arrange for and refine culturally appropriate and accessible wellness services that respond to priority areas of interest and need among Metro employees.
• Coordinate with Metro staff at transit bases and other transit worksites to arrange on-site wellness activities and events.
• Develop and provide program reports updates and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in procurement activities and contract management ensuring positive working relationships with external vendors and coordinate with employee health and benefits staff in King County Human Resources risk management and other partners.
• Gather and analyze data to track project progress and conduct independent research to design recommendations for future wellness needs based on industry trends tailoring strategies for different types of workers.
• Develop manage and optimize digital media content and wellness-focused marketing campaigns across web and social platforms leveraging analytics tools to track performance identify trends and drive data-informed strategies that enhance employee engagement and promote a culture of well-being.
• Organize and staff committees and work groups involving Metro labor union partners and other County agencies involved in Metro Wellness approach and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the King County Employee Health & Safety Balanced You teams and Benefits (Department of Human Resources) to stay current on countywide programs coordinate shared priorities and initiatives and access technical support or content expertise.
• Raise awareness of comprehensive health and well-being issues to help employees make informed and healthy lifestyle choices moving them and the organization toward a state of optimal health and productivity.
• Identify and recruit employee wellness champions to assist in the organization and promotion of health and well-being programs.
• Build trust and engage employees through transparency inclusion and respect.
• Develop and deliver education communication and outreach tactics using flyers posters bulletins emails video website special events and other channels based on employee input.
• Coordinate and promote the Metro Wellness website assuring content is relevant up-to-date and aligned with Countywide wellness program and benefits.
• Lead mentor and assign work to other Metro team members in a matrixed organizational structure as needed.

We are looking for candidates who possess the followingminimum qualifications:

• Eligible applicants must possess a minimum of FIVE (5) YEARS of experience managing projects designing curricula coordinating programs intergroup training and/or education course facilitation OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

• Advanced technical skills in supporting program operations including managing digital tools troubleshooting system issues optimizing workflows and implementing technology-based solutions that improve efficiency accuracy and user experience.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage groups of varying sizes using creative techniques that foster safe inclusive and accessible learning environments.
• Experience creating and managing content across social media and digital platforms with the ability to navigate emerging technologies and use online tools to support wellness communications and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively to meet the dynamic wellness needs of Metro employees.
• Proven success as a lead collaborator project manager and team contributor.
• Understanding of best practices in wellness programming and needs for transit or other similar essential workforces.
• Experience engaging with a represented workforce.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with leaders and sponsors including comfort working with people in leadership roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal collaboration and presentation skills including the effective use of visuals and graphics.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams) Zoom and other online platforms for delivering presentations and data analytics.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes A-V equipment and other supplies as required. (Occasional lifting is required to load transport and unload boxes of educational materials and equipment for presentations at Transit bases throughout the County.)

• Professional experience working within a transit environment with direct exposure to the needs schedules and operational realities of frontline and support staff.
• Experience developing coordinating or supporting employee wellness health promotion or workforce well-being initiatives ideally within a unionized or 24/7 operational setting.
• Strong understanding of transit workplace culture including shift work safety-sensitive roles and the unique physical and mental well-being challenges faced by transit employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with operators maintenance staff field supervisors and administrative teams to support wellness engagement.
• Skill in problem-solving conflict resolution negotiating and decision making; handling multiple competing priorities.
  
  

Who may apply: We are only accepting applications from current King County Employees.

How to apply and Selection Process: 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 Talent Advisor Sarah Ottele at.

Applications will be screened to determine whether eligible candidates meet the minimum qualifications as well as for competitiveness completeness and responsiveness to the required application materials information below. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and/or other selection process elements. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes such as internal record review or reference check drivers abstract review and background check.

Required Application Materials: Applications submitted without the following required application materials will be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history with job duties going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary).
2. Completed supplemental questions answered thoroughly and accurately.
3. A cover letter no longer than 2 pages describing how your education experience and skills make you a good fit for this specific position including details of your experience in project management curricula design program coordination intergroup training and/or education course facilitation.

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