Agreements and Project Coordinator - INTERNAL ONLY

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Parks is seeking an Agreements and Project Coordinator to support development and tracking of inter-agency agreements within the Parks Division. The role collaborates with Operations, Capital and Property teams, responds to inquiries, and creates tracking for agreement requirements.

This hybrid role blends remote and in-person work at King Street Center in Seattle. The position focuses on maintaining confidential information, coordinating with subject matter experts, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail and editing skills.
• Experience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience identifying process improvements and collaborating to achieve outcomes.
• Experience coordinating administrative or program operations, agreements, grants, contracts, or similar workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support development of agreements by tracking workflow and coordinating with subject matter experts.
• Develop and manage an agreements database and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Develop agreements workflow and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information in all forms.
• Coordinate division-wide grant application workflows and criteria.

Skills

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Process improvements

Program operations

Tools

SharePoint

IMAP

Job description

Agreements and Project Coordinator - INTERNAL ONLY

Salary
$47.01 - $59.59 Hourly

Location
King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026-27610

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Parks

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees within the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) Department. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project/Program Manager II vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six (6) months.

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.

About the Role:

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.

About the Team:

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.

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 an Agreement and Project Coordinator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

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.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions: 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.

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