Contract Specialist III

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*This position is open to current King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transits Facilities Division (TFD)has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Specialist III. We are seeking to fill this position with an outstanding people leader.

The Transit Facilities Contract Specialist III will be responsible for supporting the Metro Transit Facilities Division by leading and overseeing procurement and contract administration activities that impact multiple departments and divisions. This position requires providing excellent customer service and collaboration in a team-oriented environment in support of TFDs mission.

A successful candidate will have strong knowledge of public procurement policies and procedures contract administration for goods and services and other types of purchases as required by the Division. Key responsibilities include leading the development of the divisions procurement processes interpreting County and State policies and procedures providing technical expertise to staff in developing contract specifications and scopes of work determining and implementing procurement strategies maintain a contracts database and providing expert guidance with King County Central Procurement Risk and the Prosecuting Attorney in reviewing and negotiating contracts.

The Contract Specialist III will also supervise assigned staff or provide lead directions to Project Team Leaders oversee and evaluate the work of others and ensure consistency by interpreting policies and procedures. This position has some project management and/or supervisory responsibilities and will also support division users through the establishment of construction engineering and/or professional services contracts via ITBs (Invitations to Bid) RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and negotiations.

About Metros Facilities Division

The Transit Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties such as bus bases park & rides bus shelters and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements bus shelter cleaning trolley wire repairs radio maintenance for buses environmental spill clean-up bus sign replacement graffiti removal and other facilities maintenance duties. Additionally the Facilities Division also implements capital improvement and grant-funded projects aimed to enhance the condition of County-owned facilities and to respond to ridership needs based on route usage and customer feedback.

The Contract Specialist III position will report to the Business Management Unit. This unit provides division-wide support functions including administrative services project management and planning inventory and materials management functional asset management general and maintenance agreements capital infrastructure sustainable resources and energy management building maintenance and the Zero Emissions program.

This recruitment may immediately fill one (1) Career Service (CS) vacancy. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service as well as Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies in this classification and within this division that may occur over the next 12 months at the discretion of the hiring authority.

WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to current King County employees and the general public.

TO APPLY:
Required Application Materials:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more if necessary) with all duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. Acover letter/letter of interest which addresses all of the following**:
   • Why you are interested in and excited for this position and
   • The top skills abilities and knowledge that make you uniquely qualified for this leadership role.

**Note: Please limit cover letter/letter of interest to no more than two (2) pages. A resume is encouraged but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.

Interviews are currently anticipated to begin during the week of March 2 2026 but dates are subject to change.

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For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Erica Minshull Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

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Applyingequity and social justice principlesis a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values behaviors and practices. As aContract Specialist IIIyou will also:

To be considered eligible for this role applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) or more years in contract administration work experience.
• Ability to work and provide motivation in a team environment and with a diverse work group.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve conflict solve problems and listen effectively.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of workload planning and scheduling with ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies
• Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Teams and computerized work order systems e.g. EAM.

The most competitive applicants will possess theseDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE/ 66

UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Professional & Technical Employees (PROTEC) Local 17.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications as well as for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Applications submitted that omit the required attachments will be considered incomplete and will be removed from further consideration. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processessuch as internal record reviews or reference checks etc.The first six (6) months of employment are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidates interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.

WORK LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT

The primary reporting location for this position will be at King Street Center (210 S Jackson St; Seattle WA 98104). Work may also be required at other facilities throughout the Metro Transit service area.

This position will work in a hybrid model with up to three (3) 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.

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 tools and resources 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 departments 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.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is anticipated to be full time. Typical work hours are comprised of a 40-hour workweek normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work may be required outside of these typical hours on an occasional basis. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.

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Guided by ourTrue Northwe are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles: we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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
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