Executive Compensation Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA

The Whatcom County Executive's Office is seeking to hire a Special Programs Manager for Strategic Initiatives to lead and provide project management and administrative oversight for the County’s strategic initiatives, addressing key challenges facing Whatcom County.

This position will be responsible for managing County initiatives aimed at a number of high priority community-wide issues involving but not limited to child care, climate change, behavioral health and housing, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. Emphasis will also be given to administrative process improvements. Current initiatives include the Justice Project, implementation of the Healthy Children’s Fund, Nooksack Water Adjudication, Flood Hazard Mitigation, Wetlands Bank, and the Comprehensive Plan.

These initiatives are complex, sensitive and highly technical in nature, demand a high level of community involvement, and require engagement by outside agencies at local, state, and federal levels of government. The Special Programs Manager will collect, develop, analyze, interpret, and deliver technical information; coordinate internal and external specialists and consultants; ascertain policy; and manage public relations for emerging initiatives. The position demands a high level of independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

The Special Program Manager partners with the County Executive and County Council and works in collaboration with departmental leaders, other jurisdictions, community partners, advisory boards and advocacy groups to provide proactive problem solving and a standardized approach to these key issues while also addressing their inter-relatedness.

Supervisor: Deputy Executive
For more information please see:

Job Description and Supplemental Job Description

Whatcom County Website