Overdose Prevention & Response Contract Manager

Position Summary

As a member of the Overdose Prevention and Response (ODPR) team , this P roject/Program Manager II position will be responsible for various contract development and monitoring duties for contracts with community-based organizations. This will occur in close collaboration with the respective Program Managers, other ODPR staff and community partners. The primary purpose of this position is to carry out contracting duties for the ODPR program's partnerships that deliver overdose prevention and response services, as the program expands to meet increased community need. Other duties include report tracking, invoice review and approval, developing equitable contracting practices, and providing program support to service providers.

Background

The Health Sciences Division provides robust assessment and evaluation work and population health strategies to influence public health with a focus on community conditions through data, evidence, and emerging best practices in partnership with the community. The Overdose Prevention and Response program is responsible for reducing overdose deaths and improving the health of people who use drugs in King County. We are part of the Health Sciences Division in Public Health-Seattle & King County. To learn more about the Overdose Prevention and Response work and explore the data dashboards, go to www.kingcounty.gov/overdose .

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

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.

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This is salary position and is FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime pay. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm and may include some evenings and weekends depending on community needs.

Work Location

Based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.

• Develop service contracts with agencies funded to provide overdose prevention services, working closely with the Program Managers. Specific aspects include:
  • developing scopes of work, project budgets and contract exhibits and tracking contracting process to ensure timely execution.
  • Investigating or supporting opportunities for improving equity in the contract development and contract monitoring practices in conjunction with ODPR staff, contractors and other teams within the Health Sciences Division.
  • Monitor contracted work including tracking changes in service hours and staff at contracted sites, conducting regular desk monitoring and on-site monitoring visits to ensure financial compliance and compliance with contract terms.
  • Manage invoice review for all contracts.
  • Review programmatic aspects of contracted expenditure invoices, highlight any missing or inadequate documentation, and coordinate with staff conducting a fiscal review of invoices to request follow-up as needed. The position will also work closely with the ODPR finance lead in monitoring subcontractor invoices and providing technical support to subcontractors relevant to the billing requirements of their contracts.

• Work with Program Manager and other program staff to cultivate and strengthen partnerships to ensure maintenance and expansion of community-based services for people who use drugs, while simultaneously ensuring compliance in contracted work.
• Provide technical assistance to partners to support contract compliance and program quality in delivery of drug user health services and programming via interdisciplinary teams. This includes:
  • May assist with coordination of conferences and other trainings, Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for contracted services, community needs assessment efforts, and with grant applications developed on behalf of ODPR.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Knowledge of and experience in preparing and monitoring service contracts for the delivery of community-based services.
• Experience providing operational support for federal grants, governmental contracts, and procurement processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to simultaneously track a large number of tasks and timelines.
• Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting program related information.
• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices and their application in work environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, committees, and organizations such as health care centers, mental health and substance use service agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring project budgets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in, Microsoft Excel and Word and Teams.
  

The most competitive applicants will have the following experience and qualifications (Desired):

• Three or more years' experience (or equivalent) working with people who use drugs or other community-based programs focused on other marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of systems serving people who use drugs including treatment programs, shelters, day centers, transitional housing, and supportive housing/housing first agencies and other community-based organizations.
• surveillance in Washington State and familiarity with drug testing technologies.

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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.

Who May Apply

This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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.

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)
• An updated Resume
• A Cover Letter, describing how this position meets your career goals and outlining any relevant experience working in Public Health programs related to overdose prevention is optional

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA 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 a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

not represented by a labor union

Contact

For questions about the application process, contact the Recruiter .