Project/Program Manager IV (Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager)

Summary

Department of Public Health - Seattle and King County is seeking a Project/Program Manager IV (Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager) to lead the creation, coordination, and submission of the Family Ways Implementation and Replication Plan. This role serves as the primary author of the plan and project manager, integrating data, managing communications, reviewing community insights, holding meetings, ensuring alignment with program goals to create a cohesive narrative that highlights the value of Family Ways in addressing maternal and child health disparities. This individual will strengthen the program's capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality services by working closely with the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) to write the Implementation and Replication Plan.

The Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager will utilize Implementation Science to establish an evidence-informed, replicable program. In partnership with NIRN, this individual serve as a technical expert to apply and tailor implementation science frameworks and practices to support high-quality, sustainable intervention while identifying and testing strategies to achieve consistent outcomes.

The Family Ways program focuses on pregnancy and parenting support in three specific communities: U.S. born Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. Family Ways Guiding Principles include racial equity, respect, participant-centered services with strength-based practice, collaborative decision making, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager will partner closely with the Best Starts for Kids Prenatal-5 Policy team, Parent Child Health Programs, community leaders and program participants to further develop the program. They will report to and work collaboratively with the Family Ways Co-Lead. Candidates who are passionate about public health innovation and community health initiatives will find this position exciting and challenging. Family Ways is a thriving and cohesive team committed to the client-centered work of supporting families during the perinatal and early years. This position will be self-driven and offer many opportunities for leadership, growth, community partnership and collaboration.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 15 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. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a 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.

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Work Schedule

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Work Location

South Park Warehouse: 7272 W Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Job Duties

• Facilitate equipping Family Ways with the most effective implementation science-based strategies.
• Assessment of current Family Ways materials and practices to ensure alignment with best practices in implementation science.
• Integrate best practices into the implementation guide, ensuring it is comprehensive, actionable, and aligned with evidence-based implementation science.
• Partner with technical expert to review Family Ways policy, practices, and plans.
• Facilitate capacity building through a multi-day training workshop in collaboration with technical expert
• Design, develop, and integrate implementation best practices into Family Ways implementation guide.
• Create roadmap and materials for replication plan and strategies.
• Present findings at conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to influence policy and practice.
• Prepare reports, toolkits, and training materials to support stakeholders in applying best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to assess fidelity, adoption, and sustainability.
• Coordinate closely with community advisory group and community partners to integrate stakeholder input and priorities into implementation and replication plans.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience applying implementation science frameworks in real-world settings.
• Strong skills in mixed-methods research.
• Ability to translate complex research and theories into actionable strategies for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects utilizing implementation science with experience integrating data and stakeholder insights into written deliverables.

Desired Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, health services, OR equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of equity and social justice principles and their application in program reporting.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple contributors, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with structured requirements.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and various stakeholders.
• Experience applying an equity, racial, and social justice lens to ensure inclusivity in process, outputs, and outcomes.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills to distill complex information into clear, concise deliverables for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with attention to detail in meeting deadlines and requirements.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools, reporting dashboards, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate ideas and data to diverse audiences through accessible and engaging formats.

Supplemental Information

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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.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.

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
• Cover Letter

(Please note: 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

• 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.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR (if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit .
• 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: Contact recruiter

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development 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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Do you have experience in successfully organizing planning and managing large projects and initiatives from vision through completion?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, describe that experience and include some of the challenges and how you overcame them. If you do not have this experience, type n/a.

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Do you have experience with Implementation Science Frameworks or comparable projects?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, share your experience including your roles and responsibilities related to implementation science. If you do not have this experience, type n/a.

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Family Ways leads with racial equity. Do you have direct experience in advancing racial equity and social justice?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, provide a specific example detailing your activities that directly link to equity work. If you do not have this experience, type n/a.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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