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Project/Program Manager I (Emergency Preparedness Coordinator)



The Preparedness Section leads the cycle of planning, organizing, equipping, training, exercising, and evaluating Public Health’s readiness for emergency responses. The Preparedness Section uses response plans and detailed procedures to help it equitably and efficiently deliver response services during an emergency. The Preparedness Section has led the department’s response to the health and medical impacts of over 70 emergencies.
Public health emergency preparedness combines the deeply values-driven work of the public health field with the dynamic intensity of the emergency management field. The Preparedness Section supports the community in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies using a community-based approach and centering equity in process and outcomes. The fifteen staff of the Preparedness Section are driven to deliver our best everyday knowing that in an emergency the health and well-being of the community depends on the effectiveness of the systems, plans, and procedures we establish and maintain.
The Project/Program Manager I (Emergency Preparedness Coordinator) maintains emergency-related IT systems, equipment, checklists and templates, and supports the operations of a physical or virtual emergency operations center during emergencies. They train staff in emergency systems and procedures and help them build response skills. Your work will bring you into contact with groups like King County IT, Public Health Duty Officers, and Public Health radio operators. You will participate in Public Health emergency responses as a member of the Logistics Section. This position is supervised by the Emergency Operations Manager

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 12 months. 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. Special Duty Assignments are open to 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.


Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's 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.


To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx


Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; Employees may choose from a limited number of work schedules each of which include working during the Preparedness Section's core business hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm


Remote and Onsite Work

The Preparedness team works in a hybrid model, with 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. The primary onsite location is Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave. 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.


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 department's 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.


Requirements

  • Maintain readiness of Public Health’s physical and virtual emergency operations centers through regular testing and maintenance of systems and equipment. When an emergency occurs, rapidly setup the physical or virtual emergency operations center, customizing features to the current incident. Ensure the emergency operations center functions well throughout the response.
  •  Maintain content and attachments like checklists and templates for the Public Health Response Guide which describes Public Health’s systems for managing emergencies. Improve procedures and materials based on lessons learned from recent emergency responses.
  • Manage Public Health’s 24/7 Duty Officer program. Regularly update call triage procedures, coordinate shift coverage, and transfer the 24/7 line to the incoming Duty Officer each Tuesday.
  • Provide training and technical support for Public Health staff on emergency response systems, equipment and procedures.
  • Gather and analyze data to support emergency response capabilities
  • Manage redundant communication systems like the Public Safety Emergency Radio Network program, emergency response position inboxes, Government Emergency Telecommunications System, Wireless Priority System, and a database of emergency contacts.
  • Serve as site administrator for IT systems which support emergency response operations, such as WASecures (Washington State Health Alert Network), WebEOC (Juvare incident management platform), and WATrac (hospital resource tracking system). The emergency operations coordinator will be trained on these systems. You do not need to know how to use them before starting the job.
  •  Maintain Preparedness Section IT assets like a Duty Officer SharePoint site, Public Health Radio Operator SharePoint site, Preparedness Section Calendar, and Key Contacts Database.
  • Serve in the Logistics Section when Public Health responds to emergencies.
  • Support other activities of the Preparedness program’s Operations & Systems team as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:
• Experience maintaining emergency response systems and documentation for a public, private or nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with principles of the Incident Command System and the National Incident Management Framework
• Experience designing and maintaining Teams and SharePoint sites and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 features and apps like Lists and Forms
• Program management skills like customer service, ownership, self-directed learning
• Project management skills like creating project work plans, managing project timelines, and prioritization
• Skill drafting clear and organized technical documents
• Ability to diagnose a problem and identify and implement creative solutions
• Skill delivering formal and informal presentations and trainings
• Ability to maintain good team relationships and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Technical skills necessary to serve as a system administrator for an information technology system
• Commitment to ensuring response strategies are inclusive, accessible, and culturally appropriate
• Ability to drive a county vehicle

Desired Candidate:
• Familiarity with the role of public health in an emergency and public health emergency preparedness and response principles and strategies
• Completion of relevant trainings on emergency response-related topics like the Incident Command System or Health, medical and mortuary response operations

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Guided by our "True 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

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.


Who May Apply

Whomever qualifies


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)
  • Resume

(Please note: Cover Letter 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.


Necessary Special Requirements

  • Preparedness Section staff are categorized as First Responders in county's employee and designation system. As such, we have the highest duty to report to work. In the event of an emergency, Preparedness staff must report to their primary worksite and county be expected to work alternative schedules, duties, locations or overtime as needed to meet the demands of emergency.
  • 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.
  • For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
  • Employees 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.

Union Membership

Non-represented


Contact

For more information about the application process please Contact recruiter


Date Posted
07/07/2026
Job Reference
2026AO27475
Organization
DPH - Public Health, Administrative Services
Location
King County, WA
Category
Project/Program Management
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