Franchise Program Agent (Real Property Agent III)

Job Duties

• Negotiate complex franchise terms and conditions with utilities for use of County Road rights-of-way.
• Prepare legislative and other documents necessary for processing franchise applications, through King County Council review and execution.
• Cookordination review with and input from County agencies before, during, and after the negotiation process.
• Implement and administer executed franchise agreements by educating King County agencies, resolving conflicts, and taking other steps to support compliance with the terms and conditions of franchise agreements.
• Conduct research related to franchise and road right-of-way issues and facilitate resolution among competing priorities.
• Support documentation of standard work.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience negotiating and administering complex binding agreements.
• Understanding of general contract terms and conditions and principles of contract interpretation.
• Advanced oral and written communication, problem-solving, analytical, and investigative research skills.
• Experience in facilitation, conflict resolution, and customer service.
• Regular user of Microsoft Office software.
• Desire to make a positive impact.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and administering terms and conditions of utility franchise agreements for use of road rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of utility franchise terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to use of road rights-of-way.

Supplemental Information

This position is open to all qualified candidates. An updated and thoroughly completed King County application is required. Resumes and cover letters are not required but may be encouraged. Competitive regular bargaining unit members represented under the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117 P&T Collective Bargaining Agreement are given first consideration over non-bargaining unit applicants for the position.

The selected candidate must complete an annual "Financial Disclosure Statement" in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics. If selected for this opportunity, you will be required to successfully complete reference checks.

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 their 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.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

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.