Grants and Performance Management Data Specialist (SDA)

This recruitment is open to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation and will be used to fill one Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. The SDA is anticipated to end on September 19, 2025. Looking to broaden your expertise and gain a deeper understanding of grant funding and transportation projects? This special duty assignment is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and collaborate with talented professionals in the Road Services Division. About Us: Road Services is a division of King County's Department of Local Services. We're about more than just roads"”we're about building connections and fostering innovation. Our Planning and Grants team is a close-knit, collaborative unit within the Strategic Business Operations Section. We're looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven professional to join us. In this role you will: Independently build, monitor, and update reports, databases, and tracking systems to ensure regulatory compliance, completeness, and accuracy. Collaborate with experts: Work with planners, engineers, financial team members, and other subject matter experts from diverse work groups to enhance transparency and effective data management. Drive process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to boost quality and efficiency within the unit. This assignment is ideal for someone who excels in research and problem-solving. Additionally, excellent interpersonal skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused amidst competing priorities are essential to this role. If you enjoy varied tasks and working with a passionate team to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! 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. WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation and will be used to fill one Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. The SDA is anticipated to end on September 19, 2025. 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. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. 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 (Non-Mission Critical) - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical. UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by: C7A PROTEC17-MTD, DLS 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. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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 where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Marwan AlqaysiHuman Resource Analyst(206)477-6222 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-12