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Job Description - Chief Development Officer - Maritime (003264) Location Downtown Seattle Organization Maritime Division Admin Employee Status Regular Schedule Full-time Posting Expires Apr 5, 2025, 6:59:00 AM Minimum Salary 245,393.00 Maximum Salary 332,003.00 Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered. Some of what you'll be doing: You will oversee and guide the Port of Seattle’s Waterfront Capital Development program, which includes Waterfront Assets for the Maritime Division and Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). You will effectively steward major capital development and provide financial strategy, total cost of ownership, risk management, and consistency with Maritime Division strategic priorities. You will provide leadership to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) team to direct formulation, coordination, and delivery of the waterfront capital development program. You will coordinate with other Port departments and NWSA to manage interrelationships between individual projects and overall program objectives, specifications, and priorities. You will integrate the total cost of ownership concepts into overall development of CIP and stewardship of assets. You will coordinate closely with the Business Units including Chief Operating Officer, Marine Maintenance Director, Cruise Business, NWSA Leaders and Real Estate Development Director to ensure waterfront assets support and meet the needs of all business unit operations. You will provide input and decisions on division management collectively with Maritime Directors and other key Port leaders to ensure efficiency, continuity, and consistency of capital projects as well as alignment with strategies. You will coordinate with the operational and business line staff to ensure operability of facilities after project commissioning. You will build strong working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to build customer engagement and trust and improve collaboration and coordination. You will serve as the main point of contact for the NWSA and the Port’s Maritime Division for Capital Programs. You will provide overall leadership direction, decision set-up, and ratification for the Investment Committee that spans division departments to make decisions whether to fund capital projects and initiatives. You will create and oversee the department budget and lead team members to implement effective cost management tracking mechanisms to be fiscally responsible. You will partner with Maritime Directors and Finance and Budget staff to develop annual business plans that support achievement of maritime strategies and objectives. You will lead, manage, and mentor direct reports on career development to ensure employee engagement and professional development. You will identify training and development needs, define tasks and functions, monitor workload and assignments, and provide regular performance feedback to direct reports. Who you are: Experienced – You have nine (9) years of experience in program and project management including leadership of major and complex capital programs. You also have four (4) years of experience supervising staff. Desired – We hope you have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. We hope you have any of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) License, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification. Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. Leader – You have effective leadership skills and can lead through change. You know how to motivate and bring groups together to achieve goals. Relationship Builder – You can engage and listen to different perspectives, build rapport, and defuse high tension situations comfortably. You work with composure and collaborate effectively and diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders. Strategic – You have proven skills to develop and implement strategies that achieve financial success while also driving sustainability and equity. Problem Solver – You are skilled at conflict resolution and have proven effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. You know how to determine the immediacy of assignments and prioritize responses. What else you need to know: Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion, you will be expected to be on site (in the office) 3 days per week. Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. Why you'll love it here: The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility. Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family. Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate. Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work. Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port. Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family. Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential. Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. Why the Port of Seattle: Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Port of Seattle

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