Road Log Manager (Project/Program Manager II)

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Road Log Manager (Project/Program Manager II) for a Special Duty Assignment of about six months. The position supports the Roads’ Project/Program Support team and reports within the Division’s governance structure.

Responsibilities include administering the GIS-Mo asset management system, updating the Road Log with network changes, coordinating updates across groups, and producing Road Rating reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
• Experience interpreting construction as-built plans, descriptions, and mile posts.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions and decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency with GIS and basic database reporting tools.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the GIS-Mo asset management system per CRAB/state rules.
• Prepare and manage Road Log documents and updates to road network geometry.
• Coordinate across groups for CRAB data requests and traffic studies updates.
• Perform road rating data input and audit trail documentation.
• Generate and interpret Road Rating Status Reports for decision-makers.
• Ensure data quality and corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with CRAB teams to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Cross‑functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or related field

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment and is open only to King County – Department of Local Services employees who are not currently on probation. This SDA position is anticipated to last 6 months.

The Road Services Division of King County’s Department of Local Services presents this unique opportunity to join Roads’ Project/Program Support team as a Road Log Manager (Project/Program Manager II). We are a highly collaborative unit within the Strategic Business Operations Section, with responsibilities that support a growing number of programs and projects within the Division as well as the Department.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington.

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Administer and oversee the King County GIS-Mo asset management system in accordance with County Road Administration Board (CRAB) and related state regulations.
• Prepare and manage documents affecting the County’s Road Log including updates to the road network and geometry.
• Coordinate across work groups to complete GIS-Mo updates to traffic studies, ADT results, truck routes, and other data requests from CRAB.
• Perform road rating and data input into GIS-Mo, including uploading/download and error interpretation.
• Generate Road Rating Status Reports and understand how ratings are being used for decision-making.
• Monitor data quality and take corrective action.
• Create and resolve incomplete audit trail documentation.
• Work with CRAB business and development teams as needed to meet regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or closely related field OR any combination of education, skills, training, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting construction as-built plans, legal descriptions, and project stationing and mile posts.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions, resolve conflicts, find resolutions, and make decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate with work groups or individuals throughout the agency.
• Basic GIS skills and moderate to advanced computer database skills, including manipulating and retrieving data and creating or generating dynamic reports.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Pavement Surface Condition Manual and distinctions between rating methods.
• Driven by self-motivation and possesses keen attention to detail.
• Adept at making meaningful contributions as an integral team member while also excelling independently.
• Possess cultural awareness and be comfortable having complex and challenging discussions about equity, race, and diversity in the workplace; demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering connections and unity.
• Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro and MS Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus– Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations; Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
• Resourcefulness– Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals; Gets the most out of limited resources.
• Analysis/Reasoning– Examines data to grasp issues, draws conclusions, and solves problems.
• Manages Conflict– Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; Settles differences in productive ways with minimum noise.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an interview the week of September 21, 2026.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open only to King County – Department of Local Service employees who are not currently on probation. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:

This position has been designated Mission-Critical. Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.

For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County OperationsDuring Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

PROTEC17

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. The primary onsite location is at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 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'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.