What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Project Controls Officer position at King County?
ABOUT KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BOEING FIELD)
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 180,000 aircraft operations each year. In 2001, it was named by the National Air Transportation Association as one of the "100 Most Needed Airports" in the United States.
KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. The airport's 150 tenant businesses also directly support more than 5,000 jobs in the local economy. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development.
As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, including the President of the United States, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.
To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
We have 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.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
KEY DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Develop guidelines and recommendations for staff at the airport on capital planning, negotiation, evaluation, and modification of technical and cost issues to ensure clear and cost-effective consulting and construction contracts.
- Provide general oversight and in-depth analysis of procurement documents, consultant proposals, cost/price analysis, and negotiation of high value/high profile contracts including significant amendments and change orders.
- Identify potential and existing issues with project scope, terms, deliverables and costs before a contract, amendment or change order is signed.
- Oversee the compliance of Airport contracts and project management practices with procurement policies, processes, guidelines, and procedures. Provide, training and support for all divisions on the procurement of professional/technical consulting and construction contracts.
- Develop and revise practices, standard work, and templates that improve the effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency of contracts, projects, and contract administration for the airport.
- Recommend and implement policies, procedures, processes, and practices for overall contract compliance at the airport.
- Work closely with central procurement and payables project controls office to ensure compliance and coordination of airport policies and documents with central guidance.
- Lead and coordinate all compliance efforts for King County International Airport across divisions within the Airport.
- Serve as the airport’s representative for all contract compliance and audits for internal and external needs, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Have experience with increasing levels of responsibility in compliance, contract management, project management, or a related field.
- Have strong experience in ensuring compliance with procurement policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions at DESTalentSolutions@kingcounty.gov.
TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months.
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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