Project/Program Manager IV - Coalition Strategy Manager

Salary


$123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually

Location


Seattle - Regional area, WA

Job Type

Term-Ltd

Job Number

2026CR27096

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

WLRD -Water & Land Resources

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA


Exempt

Bargaining Unit


Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time


Full Time

Summary

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies within the Water and Land Resources Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.


Are you ready to step into a high impact leadership role where your expertise will strengthen workforce capability, deepen employee engagement, and enhance collaboration across one of the nation's leading local government hazardous waste and toxins reduction programs? The Hazardous Waste Management Program is seeking an experienced Coalition Strategy Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) for a Term-Limited or Special Duty Assignment to lead strategic initiatives that build strong multiagency partnerships, support coordinated workforce development, and advance effective employee engagement across a complex, collaborative program environment.

In this role, you will design and implement strategies that strengthen how a multiagency coalition works together, communicates, and delivers services to the King County community. You will serve as a strategic advisor to the Operations Manager, guiding the development of workforce systems, engagement frameworks, and partnership approaches that support a high performing, connected, and resilient program. You will manage multiple complex initiatives spanning leadership development, strategic analysis, and cross-organizational collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in program evaluation, coalition responsiveness, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership - with the ability to translate strategic vision into actionable frameworks, tools, and sustainable practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen internal workforce capacity, lead cross functional and cross organizational teams through transformation, and create lasting impact on employee and coalition effectiveness.

If you excel in multiagency environments, thrive in collaborative problem solving, and are energized by driving initiatives that enhance workforce capability, employee engagement, and coalition alignment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
The Coalition Strategy Manager serves as the strategic leader and technical expert to build effective engagement and capability across the Hazardous Waste Management Program's multi-agency coalition. In this role, you will design and implement strategies that strengthen the program workforce, deepen coalition engagement, and enhance how partner agencies collaborate to deliver services to the King County community.
You will lead the development of frameworks, guide change initiatives, conduct assessments, analyze data, and design strategies to inform program effectiveness. As a key advisor to the Operations Manager, you will provide strategic guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and cross-agency partnership alignment. Your work will directly support the program's mission by ensuring employees across all partner agencies are informed, supported, and equipped to contribute to shared goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how a multi-agency coalition operates and works together. You will manage consultant partnerships to ensure high quality deliverables and knowledge transfer, facilitate cross functional teams through complex change, and help build cohesive and engaged teams across diverse organizational environments. The ideal candidate brings expertise in coalition responsiveness, workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and data driven strategy- with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans that strengthen employee experience and advance equitable outcomes.
About the Team
This position helps fulfil the Hazardous Waste Management Program's mission through upstream systems change to reduce hazardous materials exposure to people and the environment and, through the City/Tribal Grant Program, support cities and tribes to do the same. The Program serves King County's 2.3 million residents and 60,000 businesses, with an annual budget of $21 million and approximately 70 staff. The Program's mission is to protect and enhance public health and environmental quality by helping residents and businesses reduce the threat posed by the production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. The Program provides a range of services including collection and disposal, prevention programs, and policy initiatives. For more information visit Hazardous Waste Management Program.

About the Division
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is at the forefront of King County's efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 450 supported by an annual budget of ~$280 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies to protect working farms and forests, restore habitat, improve water quality, and provide county residents with equitable access to green space. We house the Land Conservation Initiative, which aims to preserve our last, most important lands.


Our forestry and agricultural programs help individuals protect their lands and support local food production. We house four salmon recovery forums where we collaborate with scores of partners to plan, design, and build habitat projects. We partner with regional jurisdictions to help residents and businesses reduce the threats posed by production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. We are the primary service provider to the King County Flood Control District, contributing to flood preparedness and constructing and maintaining facilities that restore rivers and reduce risk. Our one true local service to unincorporated King County is stormwater management, protecting water quality, reducing flooding, and building and maintaining facilities.


Finally, we provide regional science and laboratory services to an array of customers, maintaining high-quality data sets used to assess water quality and habitat trends, and provide Best Available Science to inform decision making. In two words, we are a watershed utility. For more information about the division, see Water and Land Resources Division .

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
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 the Coalition Strategy Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) of King County. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What you will be doing:

1. Coalition Partnership Strategy and Systems Leadership- Lead the development and implementation of workforce and employee engagement strategies that strengthen coordination across the Program's multi-agency coalition.

2. Workforce Development and Employee Engagement- Conduct workforce analyses, including skills assessments, capacity reviews, and succession planning, to inform strategic workforce decisions.

3. Change Leadership and Strategic Facilitation- Lead complex organizational change initiatives, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, and implementation support.

4. Research, Analysis, and Evaluation- Conduct organizational assessments and research to identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
5. Consultant Management and Multi Agency Collaboration- Manage consultant contracts, including scope development, budget oversight, deliverable review, and quality assurance.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Ability to lead coalition workforce and employee engagement strategies in complex or multi-agency environments and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership.
• Ability to conduct analyses, lead employee engagement initiatives, and translating strategies to practices.
• Ability to implement change efforts and facilitate planning and cross-functional collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of equity and social justice frameworks and their application to coalition culture.
• Ability to conduct assessments, analyze engagement data, and prepare clear, actionable reports and recommendations.
• Ability to manage consultant contracts and facilitate effective collaboration across multiple agencies or partner organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to prepare reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for various audiences.

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages Ambiguity : Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

It Would Be Nice If You Also Bring:

• Demonstrated ability to lead workforce or organizational effectiveness initiatives within a unionized multi-agency, public sector, or similarly complex environment

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details:
The Hazardous Waste Management Program's Policy and Planning 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 and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). The frequency of in-person presence is guided by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.


Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools 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 department's 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 responsible during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.

Union Representation: This position is non-represented.


Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated 3-year duration with the possibility of being extended. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates . We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.


Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• King County application
• Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Cover Letter (Your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.


Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Calvin Rivers at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io


Discover More About the Division: Visit our website .

Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

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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.

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
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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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