BSK Prenatal-5 Administrator (Health Services Administrator I)

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

King County seeks a Maternal & Parent Child Health Policy and Systems Lead to work across PHSKC and DCHS, ensuring systems support for Best Starts focused on Maternal Child Parent Health. This Special Duty Opportunity runs through 2027 and requires collaboration across divisions to advance equity and public health outcomes.

The role involves supervising a diverse team, convening partners, and aligning with the county's equity and social justice commitments, with a hybrid work model and in‑county

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience supervising a diverse team of people with varying expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Best Starts for Kids initiative and Prenatal-5 programming.
• Experience convening multiple partners/collaborators, cross-departmental teams, and facilitating meetings to achieve project objectives.
• At least 5 years’ recent leadership experience supervising people in Maternal/Parent Child Health contexts.
• Experience in community engagement and cross‑department collaboration.
• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles in public health settings.

Skills

Leadership experience

MCH policy knowledge

Community engagement

Cross-team collaboration

Political sensitivity

Equity and social justice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Best Starts for Kids Initiative is seeking a Maternal & Parent Child Health Policy and Systems Lead. The Maternal & Parent Child Health Policy and Systems lead will work across both PHSKC and DCHS to provide systems support for Best Starts focused on Maternal Child Parent Health. They will work within the Community Health Services division to provide a role of assurance for maternal and parent wellness and partner closely with staff working deeply in this area across both PHSKC and DCHS.

Special Duty Opportunity

Special Duty Opportunity, positions are “at will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This SDA is currently anticipated to last 12/31/2027. One factor that could affect the end date of the position is an unanticipated change in funding.

Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm.

Remote and Onsite Work

The Best Start for Kids team works in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 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 building name and address.

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.

Minimum

• At least 3 years’ experience supervising a diverse team of people with varying expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the of the Best Starts for Kids initiative and Prenatal-5 programming.
• Experience convening multiple partners/collaborators, cross-departmental teams, and facilitating meetings to achieve project objectives.

Desired

• At least 5 years’ recent experience in a leadership position supervising people, managing investments supporting Maternal/Parent Child Health programs, and subject matter expertise in State or local MCH policy and programming.
• Experience in Community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience leading, collaborating, and working across teams, programs, divisions, and/or departments.
• Skilled at listening, facilitating, and gathering input from multiple sources to inform decisions with political sensitivity and potentially conflict laden situations.
• Knowledge of Best Starts for Kids vision, principles, and cross-departmental (PHSKC & DCHS) implementation strategy.
• Demonstrated experience advancing equity and social justice principles and practices that address the effects of place, race, policy, and systemic inequities on communities and populations.

Who May Apply

Internal Applicant (Career Service)

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

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. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CLA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

Non-represented