King County Sheriff's Office · 13 hours ago
Project/Program Manager II - Sheriff's Office Public Disclosure Unit TLT/SDA
King County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a Project/Program Manager II for their Public Disclosure Unit. This role involves managing records requests under the Washington State Public Records Act and coordinating with various departments to ensure legal deadlines are met while handling sensitive information.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee records requests submitted under Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)
Identify and coordinate production of public records to meet legal deadlines
Coordinate with Sheriff's Office work units and King County departments to ensure all responsive records are identified, consult with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and other agencies
Manage a large caseload with high level of attention to detail and competing deadlines
Review and research responsive records; identify redaction and withholding exemptions that may include photos and/or descriptions of dead bodies, sex crimes or other sensitive cases
Resolve internal and external customer concerns with a high level of customer service
Utilization of various technology programs, databased and software, such as GovQA, Excel, Access, and Adobe Pro
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated strong communications skills, both verbal and written; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures; individuals with language barriers; meet with record holders and requestors to facilitate responses
Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Experience in project/program management
Demonstrated ability to research, review and analyze data
Experience in conducting searches in electronic and paper document filing systems
Ability to work with sensitive law enforcement documents that may contain offensive material
Ability to interview parties, facilitate and negotiate needs of request, and make decisions necessary to respond in an expeditious manner
Ability to adapt to workflow needs and change tasks abruptly when/if needed
Ability to use MS Office, skilled in gathering, manipulating and using data utilizing a computer and other tools
Exemplary attendance record
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
It is a hiring requirement that all staff employed by KCSO successfully pass a thorough background investigations process, which includes fingerprinting, criminal history check, reference checks, polygraph test, and other tests as deemed necessary
Preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in project/program management
Experience in public records management
Experience with GovQA
Intermediate level skill using Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
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
Company
King County Sheriff's Office
The King County Sheriff's Office proudly provides public safety services to 500,000 community members in unincorporated King County as well as our sixteen contract-city and transit partners.