Administrator III

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*This position is open to current King County employees only who have passed their probationary period in their current position. *

The King County Metro Transit Facilities Division (TFD) is hiring for an Administrator III position-an essential role that offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to be part of a mission driven collaborative team. The ideal candidate is highly organized and able to manage multiple administrative projects and priorities at once. This position provides direct support to Section Managers to ensure smooth operations and serves as the guide for other division administrative professionals leading processes and ensuring consistent implementation across the division. This position also plays a key role in supporting division wide programs and helping interpret data to guide decision making.

We are seeking someone who:

• Values equity and inclusion and contributes to a respectful welcoming workplace where all voices are heard and valued.
• Brings a solution-oriented mindset and can adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Builds positive productive relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
• Has a passion for streamlining processes improving accuracy and making systems work better for everyone.

If you share this commitment and youre ready to contribute to a team that values professionalism service and continuous improvement we want to hear from you!

About Metros Transit Facilities Division:

King County Metro Transits FacilitiesDivisionmaintainsall 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 division-wide support functions for finance budget environmental compliance safety training administrativeservicesand new employee orientation. Planning inventory/materials management work center workforce management functional asset management general/maintenance agreements systems support capital infrastructure sustainable resources/energy.

This recruitment may immediately fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of six (6) months with possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months.

WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to current King County employees only who have passed their probationary period in their current position.

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. A cover letter/letter of interest detailing how your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.
4. A resume.

Note:Any additional attachments will not be considered.

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Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs- King County.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Erica Minshull Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

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Applying equity and social justice principles is 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 the Administrator IIIyou will also:

• Provide direct support to section managers to ensure smooth operations.
• Guide Transit Facilities administrative staff.
• Serve as the escalation point for administrative issues including payroll protected leave and grievances.
• Develop tools to assess administrative services and identify process improvements.
• Develop and document standard work procedures for consistency and efficiency across division.
• Provide training to staff on these procedures to support knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Evaluate administrative trends and industry best practices; recommend policy updates and procedural changes to enhance service delivery.
• Serve as HR liaison for the division supporting grievance tracking and protected leave processes.
• Oversee records management systems for digital and physical documents ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Maintain documentation for grievances investigations meeting minutes and personnel actions.
• Coordinate and lead special projects across the division.
• Prepare agendas attend and take minutes for Labor-Management Relations Committee (LMRC) meetings grievances and investigations.
• Recommend cost efficiency and service improvements.
• Assist with spending plans and budget maintenance activities.
• Provide oversight and troubleshooting for payroll processing.
• Monitor and support compliance with administrative policies and procedures across the division.
• Serve as the division lead on travel policies and standards.

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

The most competitive applicants will possess theseDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE

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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. Applicants may be selected based on their submitted application supplemental question answers letter of interest and resume. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes such assuch as internal record reviews or reference checks etc. Applicants must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
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 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.

This position is anticipated to be scheduled 40 hours per week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime eligible. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically.

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Guided by ourTrue North we 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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