Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in project or construction management, business or public administration, architecture, engineering, or closely related field of study.

and 

• Seven (7) years' experience in capital project delivery including projects management, design management, or construction management.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• Strong history of successful delivery of capital facility projects.
• Strong history of strategic and proactive risk management.
• Experience working in a capital delivery environment and being responsible for administering, monitoring, and reporting on projects.
• Experience directing supervisors and project management staff in the execution of projects and public works construction in the public sector.
• Experience in building relationships in a matrixed environment for effective team performance.
• Experience leading diverse teams and balancing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal to interact with diverse work force including City executives, community groups, skilled trades, contractors, consultants, clients and regulatory agency personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and CAD.
• Valid Driver's license or equivalent mobility.

Additional Information 

Work Environment

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

Additional Information:

These positions are classified as Manager 3, General Government. The full salary range for this job classification is $59.75 - $89.61 per hour or $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 annually. These positions are FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime) and are represented by the Civil Service system.

Application Process:

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Tentative Interview Schedule:

• 1st round interview - week of June 16th
• 2nd round interview - week of June 30th

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who May Apply:  The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

Many important notifications including interview or test invitations, result notices, and status updates will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add John.Blackmore@seattle.gov  to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Candidates can also check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing their profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. 

Employer: City of Seattle

Address:   Seattle Municipal Tower

                700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

                Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4909460/capital-development-deputy-director

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