Labor Equity Program Supervisor

Scope of Job Duties

• Manage day-to-day program operations to fulfill the mandate outlined in the King County Priority Hire ordinance and related community workforce agreements.
• Supervise a small team that is responsible for performance tracking and reporting, field compliance monitoring, development of communication materials, and training to program stakeholders by establishing priorities and work schedules.
• Supervise planning and support tasks to facilitate a Priority Hire Advisory Committee.
• Advise and make recommendations regarding administrative operations and strategic planning.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with County staff and contractors, labor representatives, community associations, pre-apprentice programs, apprenticeship programs, and other public agencies, to provide information about the Program and to ensure efforts are collaborative and well-coordinated.
• Leverage opportunities with other public agencies to increase the supply and diversity of workers at the pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journey worker levels.
• Draft and edit internal and external program policies and informational documents.
• Develop recommendations and administrative plans for resourcing and scaling the Program.
• Manage a reporting compliance system to track the Program’s performance and results to make programmatic adjustments going forward.
• Manage performance tracking/reporting and implement a program evaluation plan in coordination with other BDCC team members.
• Procure, develop, and manage several contracts with community-based organizations that will assist in the recruitment of pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey workers.
• Conduct job site and union hiring hall visits and attend meetings to provide technical assistance and ensure individuals are prioritized.
• Lead in developing and executing outreach and education about the Program.
• Participate as part of a county team to carry out a comprehensive stakeholder education strategy for the Program.
• Professional experience in one or more of the following: construction management, labor relations, construction trade labor union structures and practices, expertise in project labor agreements, community workforce agreements, priority or local hire programs, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Construction Management, Business Administration, Human Services, Political Science, or a closely related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background)
• Experience leading and/or supervising staff
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform research, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to think differently, be eager to try new things, and challenge yourself to improve processes.
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products
• Ability to uphold our division’s values. Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to racial equity.
• Experience working with public agency staff, construction contractors, construction workers, employment service providers, or union representatives.
• Expertise in construction trade labor union structures and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of Priority or Local Hiring programs, community workforce agreements, or the obstacles/challenges facing workers from economically distressed areas.
• Experience in designing and/or implementing new initiatives and programs
• Proficiency in electronic tools commonly used for sharing information and for contract compliance (such as web-based labor compliance software).
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.

Position Information

Other Qualifications

• 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. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here . King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. 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.
• 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.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Benefits

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Training and career development programs

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