External Relations Team Administrator I

Salary

$37.48 - $47.51 Hourly

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025SS25881

Department

DLS - Dept. of Local Services

Division

DLS-Directors Office

Opening Date

11 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

• This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). This position is anticipated to end December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

King County's Department of Local Services (DLS) Director's Office is seeking an Administrator I to provide administrative and program support for the External Relations Team which includes the Community Service Areas, Economic Development, and Participatory Budgeting programs. You will have the opportunity to engage with community members, put your organizational and administrative skills to work, learn about grant processes, and be exposed to the exciting, groundbreaking, community-led efforts of the Department of Local Services. You will help uphold our county's true north values. This position supports the County's policy of being anti- racist and seeking to transform programming and service delivery that has historically harmed, neglected or excluded Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).

The ideal candidate for this role will be exceptionally well-organized, have strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable working in ambiguous environments and taking direction from multiple team members, be a self-starter who has excellent interpersonal skills, a keen attention to detail, an ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and a passion for equity and social justice.

KEY PROJECTS :

Department of Local Services Community Grants :

The Department of Local Services Programs offers various community grants for community organizations, businesses and residents. The Administrator position would help support our grant processes by supporting project managers through inputting information into our grant management system, managing files, answering questions from community about our grant programs, sending correspondence to applicants and grant winners, reviewing grant applications to ensure all documents are included, coordinating grant review committee meetings, sending out award and report notices.

Department of Local Services Participatory Budgeting Program :

In 2021, King County implemented its first ever participatory budgeting process. To date King County has completed two cycles of participatory budgeting for five urban unincorporated areas (East Renton, East Federal Way, Fairwood, Skyway / West Hill, and White Center / North Highline) identifying 79 community inspired projects investing over $20 million dollars.

This position will provide administrative and program support to the Participatory Budgeting Program, and other External Programs. Duties primarily include assisting the program manager with program administration, contract administration, community meeting facilitation support, volunteer coordination, and working as an integral part of the Participatory Budgeting Team to plan, organize, and report back on program updates. Other duties may include developing tracking systems and materials in support of the Participatory Budgeting Program, coordinating with department administrative and program staff, and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Supplemental Information

Interview Schedule : Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 45-minute interview the week of December 8, 2025 .

Who May Apply : This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or / future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and special duty positions over the next six months.

Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment."

Application Process : A full and complete King County application is required. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your background and describing how you meet or exceed the required qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience listed in this job announcement is also required.

Selection Process : Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials . The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method : star-la_interview_method.pdf

Work Schedule : The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. However, flexibility is essential, as the role may require work during evenings and weekends to accommodate meetings and program needs outside of regular business hours.

This role is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is therefore eligible for overtime compensation, subject to prior supervisor approval.

Union Membership : This position is non-represented.

Teleworking Requirement : This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Primary work locations include King Street Center and Skyway Resource Center, with occasional travel between sites as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :

Sonali Sharma

HR Analyst

206-492-6237

sonsharma@kingcounty.gov

Benefits :

King County offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibilit y and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will var y based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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