Senior Policy & Program Leader — Hazardous Waste & Equity

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Pension plan

Transit/ORCA pass

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible schedules and telecommuting

Job summary

King County in Seattle seeks a Policy Manager within Hazardous Waste Management to lead policy work, supervise staff, and shape upstream strategies that reduce exposure to hazardous materials. This senior role offers cross-agency collaboration and a chance to drive equitable policy for environmental health.

Reporting to the Program Director, this role partners with regional and state agencies, advances equity, and guides legislation, program goals, and cross-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in public sector policy and program management.
• Ability to analyze complex policy, legislative, and social issues.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and navigating regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Analysis – Leads and analyzes policy initiatives, engages in legislative and rule-making engagement, and management of policy planning for the Hazardous Waste Management Program.
• Program, Team and Staff Management – Leads and supports a professional team by providing direction, project oversight, and fostering a collaborative, strategic, and high-performing work environment.
• Advance Program Goals – Advances program goals by protecting public health and the environment, promoting racial equity and environmental justice, and preventing hazardous waste through upstream, safer, and systemic solutions.
• Intergovernmental and Strategic Partnerships – Leads cross-agency coordination and strategic partnerships to advance policy priorities, align approaches across jurisdictions, and build strong relationships with key regional and state partners.
• Strategic Program Leadership and Cross-Agency Coordination – Provides senior leadership in long-range policy strategy, cross-agency coordination, and data-informed decision-making to advance consistent and effective Program policy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Public sector policy

Policy analysis

Strategic partnership building

Communication skills

Job description

King County in Seattle seeks a Policy Manager within Hazardous Waste Management to lead policy work, supervise staff, and shape upstream strategies that reduce exposure to hazardous materials. This senior role offers cross-agency collaboration and a chance to drive equitable policy for environmental health.

Reporting to the Program Director, this role partners with regional and state agencies, advances equity, and guides legislation, program goals, and cross-agency coordination.