Summary
King County Records & Licensing Services (RALS) invites applications from experienced management professionals to be considered in filling the Recorders Office Section Manager position. This position is responsible for leading and providing oversight to operations, personnel, and performance management, developing and implementing county/department/division initiatives. The Recorders Office Section Manager will serve on the Divisions Senior Management Team.
About Records & Licensing Services (rals)
Records and Licensing Services Division (RALS) - King County, Washington
Records and Licensing Services operates within a statutory framework that is prescribed by state law and county code. Many of the services administered by RALS are mandated by state law and are provided within King County on a regional basis across jurisdictional boundaries. RALS also provides certain local services to unincorporated King County and by contract with many local municipalities throughout King County. In addition, RALS is responsible for providing internal services that are necessary for purposes of business efficiency and/or meeting various legal responsibilities.
RALS Is Recognized As a Leader In Service Excellence And Is Building An Enduring Legacy Of Continuous Improvement And Employee Engagement Throughout Our Organization Providing Services To The Public That Include
- Licensing Section; providing Vehicle and Vessel and For-Hire licensing and information services and promoting public safety by administering and enforcing licensing and taxi regulations.
- Archives Records Management and Mail Services Section; providing internal mail services and physical and electronic records management services to all county agencies.
- Regional Animal Services; Providing animal care and control services for the protection of property, human health and safety; and promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through education and licensing programs through public and private sector partnerships.
- Recorder’s Office Section; Providing prompt and accurate recording of documents, such as real estate deeds and mortgages, plats and surveys, as well as the preservation and producing copies of recorded documents. The Recorders Offices is responsible for collecting and dispersing real estate excise tax payments on the conveyance of real property in King County. Recording and making accessible real property and other documents for members of the public, businesses, and other governmental agencies
Recorder's Office - King County, Washington
Each year the Recorders Office; processes 300,000 recording transactions; collects and disperses $1 Billion in Real Estate Excise Tax; and issues over 25,000 marriage licensees. The Recorders Office operates within a regulatory framework, guided by King County Code (KCC 2.12) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW 65.04).
The Recorders Office Section Manager is supported by; an Operations Support Manager, two supervisors, a Fiscal team, and a team of 24 employees. Many services are performed online, as well as operating a public facing operations at the King Street Center, open to serve the public from 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.
Job Duties
Scope of Job Duties: Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All Managers are expected to model and apply equity and social justice shared values, behaviors and practices across all of the job duties listed below.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Provide clear, transparent and accountable leadership to a diverse workforce that prioritizes safety and a culture of belonging.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; analyze and interpret operating policies, procedures, and guidelines; and approve recommendations for improvement.
- Act as an integral team member on the RALS Senior Management Team.
- Plan, Do, Check and Adjust to optimize delivery of operational and budgetary priorities; develop and implement strategies to accomplish those priorities. Bring a continuous improvement mindset and process improvement skillset to the organization.
- Strategize new initiatives, problem solving, and operational improvements.
- Prepare presentations, written materials and graphic communications
- Build teams, supervise, and mentor staff across the section; assist and make recommendations on hiring, disciplining and terminating subordinates; prepare performance appraisals and maintain appropriate documentation for personnel issues; enforce workplace rules, including employee discipline and positive performance counseling.
- Lead, help develop, and motivate employees, helping them to recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency priorities while empowering individuals to pursue professional goals.
- Learn systems, problem-solve escalated technical issues and address escalated customer inquiries.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
- Possess a robust executive skill set including strong people leadership, organization, strategic thinking, and organizational development; demonstrated experience leading inclusive group processes.
- Apply knowledge of local, state, federal and environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
- Are proactive and able to manage/track a high volume of diverse tasks and projects.
- Demonstrate ability to be self-directed and adaptable, in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment; ability to track, prioritize and manage multiple issues and competing priorities.
- Develop and maintain an effective, collaborative, and positive staffing environment including workforce development, personnel management, conflict resolution, and managing staff and organizations through periods of change.
- Effectively lead individuals and/or teams in service-based programs, working with diverse populations including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status in a culturally competent manner.
- Demonstrate behaviors and decision making that reflect accessibility, respect, equity and belonging.
- Possess excellent written, verbal, organization and presentation skills, with the ability to concisely, clearly and effectively communicate information to a range of audiences.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to anticipate and successfully navigate issues and perform effectively in a range of situations.
- Have familiarity with human resources, labor relations, and leadership principles and be dedicated to employees and the management of their performance and development of their skills.
- Have Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams and other appropriate technology.
Supplemental Information
- Our selected candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- This position is exempt, therefore not overtime eligible.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest by e-mail at bmarzest@kingcounty.gov
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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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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. 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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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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.
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.
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.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
