NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking for a Supervisor I for the Building Operations Section (BOS). This position is responsible for performing the day-to-day administrative direction, operational management, and supervision of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled trade workers for a facility and/or work group. The ideal candidate for this position will be forward-thinking and able to blend with a very fun team!
WHO IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments.
The Building Operations Section (BOS) of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse, District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, Clark Child Family Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Detention Facilities, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health Facilities. Our facilities range in age from 1 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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 a
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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This exciting opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. An updated and thoroughly completed electronic King County application is required. A resume and/or cover letter is not required, although highly encouraged.
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The consideration process will include multiple interviews, and may also include a skills or knowledge assessment.
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Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough fingerprint based federal and county background investigation, reference checks and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
POSITION INFORMATION:
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This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
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The workweek is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 1st shift. The specific schedule will be determined after the initial training period is complete.
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This position is represented by PROTEC 17, Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17-Supervisors.
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This position has been designated by department leadership as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
For additional information or questions regarding this job posting, please contact Sarah McCauley at
[email protected].
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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
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