Job SummaryThis position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by January 26th, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.  Join us as the Procurement and Public Records Manager, a newly created position that will manage dynamic and critical functions of procurement and public records. In this full-time role, you'll spearhead the management of procurement support, public records requests, and records management.  You'll enhance procurement support, accelerate system improvements, and ensure compliance across operating departments. Collaborating with departments, you'll foster consistency, efficiency, and inclusive conversations. You and your team will work with professionals across the agency, providing them with the training and technical assistant to successfully manage their procurements and respond to records requests.  The work will be performed under the general direction of the Vice President of Support Services and will manage two direct reports: the Procurement and Records Analyst and a Purchasing Technician.If you're deadline-focused, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply. Your expertise in compliance, training, and systems improvement will contribute to our collaborative and service-oriented team.The King County Housing Authority 

　　King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

　　We transform lives through housing.

　　Essential FunctionsThe Procurement and Records Manager will: 

　　Lead a team in procurement, public records, and records management.Develop and deliver training on procurement, public records, and records management procedures.Provide technical assistance for new procurement staff, addressing unique issues and periodically conducting procurements.Review procurement materials submitted by department officers.Respond to public records requests.Implement improvements to procurement and records management systems.Convene and lead interdepartmental teams to identify and address system issues.Monitor staff compliance with KCHA procurement, public records, and records management policies.Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and system improvements.Collaborate with the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging to address cultural differences and disparities, avoiding barriers in project life cycles.

　　Qualifications and CompetenciesRequired Qualifications: 

　　Bachelor's degree ANDConsiderable experience in Public Records Act (PRA), records management, and/or procurement, ORAn equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will have many or all of the knowledge, skills and abilities described below and demonstrate the ability to quickly address any gaps in their expertise:

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate a compliance-driven, deadline-sensitive, and high-volume transactional environment, showcasing adaptability.

　　Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up to date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the position including the ability to:

　　Comprehend comp