Contract Specialist II

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

DCHS invests more than one billion dollars a year via public procurements and contracting with local human services organizations to provide a robust array of programs to create equitable opportunities for people to be happy, healthy, and connected to the community. DCHS is looking for two skilled, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team players to join our centralized Contracts & Procurement (C&P) unit, supporting staff to develop and conduct procurements and draft contracts that are effective, efficient, and equitable.

We are recruiting for two career service positions and one Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty position.

The Contract Specialist II is a professional classification that reports directly to DCHS's Contracts & Procurement Manager. The most competitive candidates will have experience in government procurements and contract management, and a proven track record partnering with staff to creatively solve problems and continually improve processes. The ideal candidates will also prioritize equity, race, and social justice in advising staff on approaches to procurement and contracting, and working with partners and coworkers.

The Term-Limited Temporary position is anticipated to end 12/31/2026. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 4/6/2026.

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.

• Neo Gov 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.

This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.

We are recruiting for two career service positions and one TLT/SDA position. The Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position is anticipated to end on 12/31/2026, but is subject to change depending on operational need. All positions are scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, and are not eligible for overtime.

The positions are represented by PROTEC
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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 King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

DCHS 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 the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 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…