Climate Preparedness Collaborative Project Manager

As part of King Countys commitment to regional partnership on climate action the County serves as organizational host and co-chair of the Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative a network of more than 30 local and county governments Tribes regional agencies and other organizations working to build community economic and environmental resilience to climate change.

In 2024 the Collaborative was awarded a Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC) grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to expand climate adaptation learning collaboration and technical support opportunities for Puget Sound jurisdictions and Tribes. Activities supported by the grant include a new Small Communities Cohort Program designed to support climate preparedness projects in 12 small and less-resourced jurisdictions and Tribes in the Puget Sound region; developing Tribal and community engagement learning series; working with state and local governments to build stronger regional alignment in climate preparedness work; and building local and regional capacity for climate preparedness through Collaborative engagement activities and development of technical resources.

The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks supports sustainable and livable communities and a clean and healthy natural environment. Our mission is to foster environmental stewardship and strengthen communities by providing regional parks protecting the regions water air land and natural habitats and reducing safely disposing of and creating resources from wastewater and solid waste. The Department is comprised of the Directors Office which provides direction and support for its four divisions: Parks and Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater Treatment and Water and Land Resources.

King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Climate Preparedness Collaborative Project Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Directors Office and join a group oftalented workers in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

What you will be doing:

• Grant Management Ensure that grant activities are being completed on time preparation of grant progress and performance measure reports grant budget tracking and management and shared supervision of four full-time Fellows and two part-time interns. Plan organize and facilitate the Collaborative Steering Committee which is charged with guiding grant objectives activities and outcomes.
• Manage and Support Implementation of Small Communities Cohort Program (SCCP)- Provide oversight and guidance on implementation of the Small Communities Cohort Program. This includes meeting regularly with the SCCP Fellows to support and guide preparation of community deliverables review and editing of deliverables overseeing subcontracting for technical services and participating in SCCP calls and activities as needed.
• Manage and Support Development of Tribal and Communities Learning Series -Manage andprovide leadership in the developmentof the Climate and Communities Learning Series (CCLS)and the Tribal Partnership Learning Series (TPLS). This includesshared supervision of two part-time internsto be hired for the seriesworking withengagement consultantsto plan and implement the series collaborating with tribalpartners andassistingin hosting the TPLS and CELSseries.
• Develop and Implement Collaborative Climate Engagement Activities- Develop and implement work plans for the Collaborative to ensure programming and technical resources address community needs identified through engagement. Organize and facilitate calls webinars and convenings to support peer-to-peer learning capacity building and cross-jurisdictional collaboration on climate preparedness needs and interests. Evaluate and report on the efficacy of the Collaborative work plan and engagement activities through methods such as post-event surveys online surveys and website analytics.
• Build Cross-Jurisdictional Partnerships and Alignment- Assist in planning and hosting multi-stakeholder workshops intended to identify opportunities for building consistency between federal state Tribal and local government climate preparedness goals and outcomes. Work with consultants to summarize climate preparedness priorities in Puget Sound jurisdictions and Tribes and to identify regional trends in preparedness work.
  

Qualifications you bring:

• Direct experience with climate adaptation planning community resilience and/or environmental management
• Experience developing implementing and tracking project workplans
• Experience with organizing and facilitating discussions in virtual meetings webinars workshops and other collaborative processes
• Experience leading or working on teams with a shared set of goals and project responsibilities
• Demonstrated success building collaborative partnerships and working with diverse communities
• Strong systems thinking and organizational skills
• Creativity and ability to operate with ambiguity

• Experience with grant management such as developing and implementing work plans managing budgets and reporting to regulatory agencies
• Experience in framing climate topics in a manner relevant to a variety of audiences including community members and decision makers
• Experience leading teams and supervising staff to solve complex challenges
• Demonstrated ability to research and provide recommendations on complex issues using analysis experience and judgement

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: 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. The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 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 oftools 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 full-time position works a 40-hour work week.This position is not exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible
• Union Representation:This position is not represented