Central Safety Ergonomist (Project/Program Manager III)

JOB

The Central Employee Services Division (CESD) within King County's Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and customer service focused Ergonomist (Project/Program Manager III) to join the Safety unit where the number one priority is ensuring the health and safety of King County employees.

Our team of safety professionals work with departments, divisions, and leaders to provide a safe environment to all King County residents, whether employees or members of the public doing business with King County. Our team promotes safe workplace practices, ensures safety is effectively addressed in King County contracts, conducts hazard assessments, and partners with County colleagues to develop and implement safety programs.

We are seeking a candidate with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience to develop and implement ergonomic assessment programs across office and industrial work environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to work effectively within an established team, and skill in building productive relationships with business partners. This role requires a proven record of supporting employee safety and well-being, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Who We Are

The Department of Human Resources’ mission is to provide strategic human resources leadership, modernized systems, customer-focused services, and tools designed to support the management, growth, and development of the King County workforce. The Central Employee Services Division is a division within DHR that provides integrated services in the areas of Safety and Claims (Workers’ Compensation), Disability and Leaves, Balanced You (Well-being) and Employee Giving, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Strategy, as well as Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations. As a self-insured entity in Washington State, the County self-administers its Workers’ Compensation program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Ergonomist, you will:

Develop and implement ergonomic assessment programs for variable work environments across office and industrial work environments; deliver specific training to employees.

Partner with the Disability Services Team and County departments to provide ergonomic recommendations, education, and accommodation support for the County workforce.

Collect data through direct observation of work activities or computer workstations.

Inspect work sites to identify physical ergonomic hazards.

Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.

Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.

Train users in task techniques and office ergonomic principles.

Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, managers, or customers.

Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.

Assess the user-interface or usability characteristics of computer workstations and industrial environments.

Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidence of injury.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to King County employees and the general public to fill one career service position.

Selection Process

Forms and Materials Required

An online employment application including supplemental questions completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. The employment history should go back at least 7 years if you have 7 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.

A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills listed above. In addition, please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

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 Jen Montoya, Senior HR Analyst at jen.montoya@kingcounty.gov.