Agreements and Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager II) - INTERNAL ONLY

Agreements And Project Coordinator

King County Parks is excited to seek an Agreements and Project Coordinator to join the Parks Division Director's Office team! This position will be responsible for supporting the development and tracking of the Division's Inter-agency and Inter-local Agreements. The position will support implementation of agreements by coordinating with Operations, Capital and Property teams, responding to inquiries, and creating tracking and monitoring agreement requirements. The position will also support other projects as needed. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is responsive to requests for information, is organized and has good communication and interpersonal skills.

The role serves as the primary point of contact for existing agreements and tracks, edits, and compiles all requirements for new agreements. By collaborating with subject matter experts, maintaining confidential information and developing and supporting workflows, the position will help the efficient development and implementation of projects and programs important to the mission of parks and the Parks Levy.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

The Parks and Recreation Division Director's Office is a fast-paced, dynamic work environment! Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social and economic equality for all people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect and partnership.

King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 205 parks, 28,000 acres of open space, 215 miles of backcountry trail, and 175 miles of regional trails, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

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 an Agreement and Project Coordinator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support development of agreements by tracking workflow, collaborating with subject matter experts, editing documents, creating maps or other exhibits, and responding to requests and inquiries.
• Develop and manage an agreements database and ensure compliance with terms and conditions for various agreements.
• Develop Agreements workflow and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information in all forms (written, verbal and electronic), and all related information and documents including files and records.
• Coordinate division-wide grant application workflows and criteria.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experiencing tracking multiple projects and managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, and IMAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail and editing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience identifying and creating process improvements and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating administrative or program operations, agreements, grants, contracts, or other similar business processes.

Competencies You Bring:

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Knowledge of the King County Parks and Recreation system (trails, open space, active parks) and operations procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: The Parks Director's Office 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, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace 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 responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 PROTEC17.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)

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

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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.