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Mental Requirements
• Ability to work independently and meet expectations of the job
with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider
alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all
circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a
positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and
conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems
• Responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that
values and supports a culturally diverse work environment.
Openness to new ideas and ways, compassion, flexibility, and
respect are valued and encouraged.
Work Conditions
• Most of the work is performed in an office environment but
interactions in employee workplaces are periodically necessary.
This may be indoors or outside in any weather condition.
• Requires some off-site locales such as community-based sites,
banquet, conference, meeting facilities, corporate sites, and
recreational facilities.
Physical Requirements
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, some
travel offsite and overnight may be required.
• Light lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary on an occasional
basis.
• Speech, visual, and hearing abilities that are sufficient to read
and view written materials and effectively communicate and
interact with WSU staff and the public—both in person and over
the telephone.
Qualifications
Classification Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of
progressively responsible experience in a field related to the
functional managerial area which has included at least one (1)
year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant
education and experience may be substituted for the educational
requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Position Specific
• Four (4) years project management experience or other
experience bringing diverse people together to achieve a
common goal (including supervision, budget management, work
plan development and monitoring, contract administration, etc.).
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience and competence in working in cross-cultural settings
with people from diverse economic and racial/ethnic/linguistic
backgrounds
• Proven ability to organize and manage participatory coalitions
Preferred
• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of project management techniques, including
managing timelines, workflow and processes to track progress.
• Strong facilitation skills, preferably a variety of techniques, to
build consensus among leadership constituents with diverse
backgrounds and conflicting goals.
• Proven conflict resolution skills in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis towards
building interpersonal relationships and making public
presentations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the implementation of community
based plans and assessments.
• Experience working in King County with community and other
groups.
• Experience with fund development.
• Knowledge of food systems, food security, built environments
and economic development.
Job Expectations:
• Understand and carry out the principles and specific
requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the University’s
Affirmative Action Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity
requirements, and all pertinent rules and regulations.
• All employees working at King County Extension have the
responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that
values and supports a culturally diverse work environment.
Openness to new ideas and ways, compassion, flexibility, and
respect are valued and encouraged attributes for our employees.
We believe that a multi-cultural, multi-racial workforce is critical
to our mission. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity
of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be
enriched and strengthened.
• The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours
that include some evenings and weekends as needed.
• There is an expectation of travel year-round and reliable
transportation (mileage reimbursed) is required. Evening and
weekend work with occasional travel outside the area is required
which may amount to inconsistent hours per week. While using a
private vehicle for official business, the successful candidate
must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the
requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090)
and will possess a valid driver’s license.
• Competency in using electronic communication methods and
equipment for Extension education and daily work activities is an
expectation of the job.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees
must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.