CPWI Project/Program Manager III - King County

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 6/19/2025.

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)

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.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by OPEIU.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director, or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work  associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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.

RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov

• Manage this HCA/ DBHR grant focused on CPWI services. Ensure CPWI services are planned, delivered, reported, and evaluated in accordance with the state grant requirements.
• Prepare and monitor subcontracts with fiscal agents that deliver CPWI services through a coalition-based model.
• Serve as the DCHS/BHRD (or the County) liaison between CPWI coalitions (currently seven) and HCA/ DBHR.
• Liaise with Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to ensure Student Assistance Professionals (SAPs) connected with CPWI are in place and appropriately performing their job duties.
• Provide technical assistance to the CPWI coalitions to coordinate and implement prevention programs designed to prevent or delay the misuse and abuse of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other drugs among youth up to age 18 and young adults ages 19-25 in their approved geographic areas in accordance with HCA/DBHR’s CPWI Coalition Guide.
• Provide technical assistance to the CPWI coalitions to develop Action Plans and Budgets. Submit Action Plans and Budgets to HCA/DBHR for approval then monitor their status.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting in the HCA/ DBHR database, Minerva, by King County staff and CPWI coalitions. Serve as a resource for CPWI coalitions on using Minerva.
• Develop and monitor budgets for both King County costs and allocations to the CPWI subcontractors.
• Coordinate with King County fiscal staff to ensure that A-19 invoices to HCA are correct and timely, and track the status of these invoices.
• Review reports and help process monthly billings from CPWI fiscal agents. Review to ensure the reports and billings fit within the approved Action Plans and Budgets.
• Design and update tracking sheets for CPWI billings by the fiscal agents.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance by conducting annual onsite programmatic and fiscal reviews of the CPWI coalitions, and monitoring prevention programming, including conducting regular program observations.
• Attend monthly coalition meetings with the CPWI coalitions, as well as special events, such as the annual Key Leader Events.
• Participate in meetings/events and complete trainings required by DCHS/BHRD and HCA/DBHR, including regular staff meetings, monthly calls between HCA/DBHR and CPWI coalitions, the annual Washington State Prevention Summit, and the annual Coalition Leadership Institute.
• Review and approve media materials related to CPWI and ensure HCA’s approval.
• As needed, participate on interview panels for related CPWI positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, or related field and at least two years of experience in program/project management and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position's job duties. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external entities.
• Knowledge of and experience working with funders and providers.
• Knowledge of and experience using substance use disorder prevention frameworks/concepts.
• Proficiency using software/ platforms including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to understand and navigate databases and provide technical assistance to CPWI coalitions in reporting their data.
• Experience designing and monitoring budgets.
• Ability to plan work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and communities, and knowledge of Equity, Race and Social Justice.
• Experience gathering and utilizing data and generating reports for presentations to management, funder, and/or stakeholders.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience working in the substance use disorder prevention and/or related fields.

• Experience developing and overseeing contracts and subcontracts, including providing technical assistance and support to organizations, providers, and/or individuals.
• Knowledge of community and regional resources related to substance use disorder prevention.
• Have and maintain a Certified Prevention Professional/ International Certified Prevention Specialist credential.
• Valid Driver’s License or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.

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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.