Communications and Community Relations Lead

Salary

$106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number

2025JA25894

Department

DLS - Dept. of Local Services

Division

Road Services

Opening Date

11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date

12 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

• This position is only open to current King County employees.

King County Road Services Division is recruiting to hire a talented Communications and Community Relations Lead (Project / Program Manager III) to join our fast-paced Communications Team. This position will work independently, and as part of a team, to plan and implement communications plans and community outreach for our road construction projects. This role also will write, create, and manage engaging website and social media content that sparks interest in major capital road projects and the general road maintenance program in unincorporated King County. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services Communications team and make a difference in our community!

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to " True North " values, which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Job Duties

This position is assigned to the Road Services Division in the Department of Local Services and will support the Road Services Communications and Customer Service Manager. The job duties include :

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our Ideal candidate :

Supplemental Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE : Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an interview the week of 12 / 15 / 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 or / special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

APPLICATION PROCESS : A full and complete King County application is required. Please submit a letter of interest that tells us what draws you to our Communications and Community Relations Lead position with King County Road Services. The letter should also tell us what experience, skills, background, and abilities make you a great fit for this job. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method : star-la_interview_method.pdf

WORK SCHEDULE : The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., and adjustments to the schedule may be discussed with your supervisor. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS : This position has been designated Mission-Critical. Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency .

UNION MEMBERSHIP : This position is represented by PROTEC17

REMOTE AND ONSITE WORK :

The Communications 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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104 and secondary onsite location at the Roads Maintenance Facility, 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056. 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.

To learn more about the Department of Local Services, please visit our website at : https : / / kingcounty.gov / en / dept / local-services

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 :

Janice Antonio

Human Resource Analyst

206-263-2003

jantonio@kingcounty.gov

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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