Job Summary

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

Bellevue is a city in transition. As Seattle’s largest neighbor, we are a welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community that attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and pragmatists from around the world. Over 40% of Bellevuers are foreign-born, enriching our community, and providing our economy with a global edge. Major employers including Amazon, SAP, and T-Mobile, attract an international talent pool that keeps the city at the leading edge of innovation. In the coming years the city will work to accelerate implementation and construction of the vision for the Grand Connection.

Working under general direction from the Grand Connection Manager, you’ll lead day to day work coordinating the work of an energetic group of public and private partners working on a suite of projects and programs. You will work with the Bellevue Downtown Association, multiple City departments, and some of the city’s largest businesses.

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in project management, relationship management, public speaking, and possess a spirit of creativity. We’re looking for someone who can wear multiple hats—someone quick on their feet, ready to coordinate many different programs and services at once. Join us in building a diverse, resilient, and creative community in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Consider applying here if you want to:

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  Work in an ambitious organization serving a transforming community.
• Shape the next phase of urban redevelopment and public programming.
• Engage with a diverse community eager to develop public spaces

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director or program manager.
• May supervise consultants, professional, or technical staff as assigned.

Hiring Process:
To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Work with supervisor to manage scope, schedule, and cost for a wide range of activities related to the Grand Connection Program.
• Lead the development and management of detailed schedules and work plans.
• Provide consistent project updates to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate matrixed teams’ work plans, timelines, goals, and outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitates communication between customer departments, contractors and technical consultants.
• Facilitate effective decision making among stakeholders and leaders.
• Conduct meetings/workshops with the business community.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Develop related budgets and tracks revenue and expenditures.
• Respond to and coordinate with supervisor to resolve routine customer inquiries.
• Assist with the development of project specifications and requests for proposals, and manage bid evaluation in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Serves as information resource to city staff, external partners, and the public.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

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  Ability to effectively apply program and project management principles, including scope, schedule, and budget management, risk management, communication, and decision-making.
• Experience developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures.
• Experience managing partnership agreements.
• Ability to inspect work in progress, identify deficiencies and gain cooperation from staff, contractors, developers and consultants in correcting work.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Skill in the operation of a computer and utilizing appropriate software.
• Ability to preemptively identify obstacles and develop options to mitigate.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers.
• Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.
• Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multiple forms of communication to address the needs of all of the audiences with whom we engage.
• Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Six or more years of professional, related experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Other

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less

Note: Employee will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12 month measurement period (or for 130 hours per month.)

For more information, call Jesse Canedo via email at jcanedo@bellevuewa.gov. For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or bellevuehr@bellevuewa.gov . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.