Summary
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres to more than 28,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails. We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Services Supervisor to oversee the Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (PASS) team within the Finance Section. Whether you are working in an office or on the front lines, a career with King County Parks means enhancing the quality of life for its residents through environmental conservation efforts, equity, and health and wellness. If you have a passion for the outdoors and improving your community, consider this opportunity! The Parks Finance Section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and provides responsive, outstanding support services aligned with the core values of accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
About the Role:
This role will lead the Parks Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (PASS) unit within the Finance, Budget, and Planning Section. Focused primarily on non-capital goods and services, technical services, and other contract types commonly used across Parks operations and other non-capital business units. The successful candidate will identify gaps in Parks’ current procurement processes and implement strategies that reduce risk and ensure alignment with King County procurement requirements and industry standards. They will also provide guidance and support to internal Parks customers on procurement needs, contract administration, and monitoring, and serve as a liaison to other relevant King County agencies such as Procurement & Payables. This role will assist in hiring and supervising a team of contracts and procurement support staff with an emphasis on non-capital goods and services, technical services, and technology contracts. This is a unique opportunity to build a team from the ground up while helping one of the Nation’s leading parks and natural resources agencies achieve high standards of compliance and responsible use of public funds through procurement and contract administration. The successful candidate will have the chance to set the tone for this new team and develop standard workflows that align with King County procurement requirements as well as Parks’ equity and social justice goals. In addition to partnering with Parks operations staff across the division, they will also work closely with central King County Procurement & Payables to ensure timely processing of service requests, reduce delays for emergent purchasing and contracting needs, and support the stewardship of public assets, natural environments, and community resources. This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.
About the Team:
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. The section is a valuable internal resource to the division and is comprised of four work units: Finance Administration; Accounting and Fiscal Administration; Budget and Financial Planning; Procurement and Strategic Sourcing; and Project Control Office.
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. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Procurement Services Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity. Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Oversee all non-capital procurement activities. Serve as the subject-matter expert for Parks goods, services and technology procurement activities.
- Supervise and mentor procurement and contracting personnel, assign work, and support staff development and performance evaluations.
- Lead or assign staff to lead solicitation and contract development efforts.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where staff feel valued and empowered to share ideas and concerns.
- Coach staff through complex contracting issues, competing priorities, and challenging vendor/customer interactions, and provide regular, constructive feedback.
- Coordinate with central procurement and payables teams to maintain strong communication and relationships. Address issues through corrective or mitigation actions when necessary, including assistance with escalations, processing delays, and complex CPA related issues.
- Maintain positive and productive customer and client relationships by ensuring clear communication, timely issue resolution and a service-oriented approach to procurement and contracting activities.
- Lead the creation, maintenance, and staff training for standard work documentation across the team, ensuring consistent procedures for goods, services, and technology procurement and CPA administration.
- Provide strategic leadership to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Parks procurement and contracting processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Contribute to division-wide procurement and contracting policies and support adoption through strong change management and communication.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Strong management and supervisory experience; including hiring, supervision, staff development, and performance management
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and create a team culture where staff feel comfortable raising concerns, asking questions, and communicating mistakes
- Demonstrated clear, concise, and effective communication with diverse audiences and ability to explain technical details to non-technical audiences.
- Experience of supporting team members and advancing their professional development.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with public procurement principles, practices, and terminology, including knowledge of Contract Purchase Agreements (CPA).
- Demonstrated skill in development and documentation of policies and procedures.
- Experience streamlining work processes, improving operations, decreasing turnaround time, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively to produce high quality, seamless customer service.
- A strong commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.
- Proficiency with procurement systems, e procurement tools, analytics platforms, and ERP environments.
Competencies You Bring:
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Advanced knowledge of King County specific procurement standards and processes
- Experience with technology contracts and work order contracts
- Advanced Knowledge of the Local, WA state, and Federal contracting statutes
- Experience supporting grant-related agreements and administration.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: The Finance 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 exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
Application Instructions:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr. Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov. 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.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
