Deputy Chief of Staff (Strategic Advisor 2- General Government)

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Seattle Housing Authority


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Seattle Housing Authority • Seattle, WA, United States • via GovernmentJobs.com
$21.73–$68.05 an hour
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job highlights
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Qualifications
Solid Waste Worker CDL, Temporary
Benefits
Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups
At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background
Job description
The Position: This posting is a candidate pool for applicants who have been referred to Seattle Housing Authority by their local union hall. This posting is not open to the public. If you are looking to apply to a specific advertised position, please go back to our main list of jobs.

This posting may include the following positions. If you have any questions about the position you were referred to, please contact your union hall representative.

Carpenter, Temporary
Electrician, Temporary
Engineer, Temporary
Floor Coverer, Temporary
Industrial Cleaner, Temporary
Janitor, Temporary
Laborer, Temporary
Landscaper, Temporary
Maintenance Mechanic, Temporary
Painter, Temporary
Plumber, Temporary
Solid Waste Worker CDL, Temporary
Vacate Technician, Temporary

The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven agency; our headquarters is nestled in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with numerous field offices operating across the city of Seattle. We are committed to housing equity throughout the city, fostering an inclusive workplace for our 800+ employees. Our focus is expanding housing opportunities and building strong communities.

SHA's talented workforce has made us a nationally recognized leader in housing and development. We embrace diversity and create an environment where employees can thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups.

At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statements.

How to Apply:
• Complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.
• The work experience and education sections should be updated with your latest information. SHA does not accept external attachments for resumes and cover letters.
• Answer the Agency-Wide questions. Please note that if this is not your first SHA application, you should still review and update the agency-wide questions.
• Answer the supplemental questions, if applicable.
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City of Seattle


Deputy Chief of Staff (Strategic Advisor 2- General Government)
City of Seattle • Seattle, WA, United States • via GovernmentJobs.com
9 days ago
$54.60–$81.93 an hour
Full–time
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Job highlights
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Qualifications
Five (5)+ years of professional experience in transportation, transit, urban planning or related field
Three (3)+ years of experience in a government or related setting
Bachelor's Degree in political science, public administration, or a related field
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Benefits
The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Staff provides policy and operational support to the Chief of Staff, and the senior departmental leadership on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues
This position works with staff across the agency to manage the development and review of recommendations regarding public policy, stakeholder engagement, and other priority initiatives related to delivering on SDOT's vision and mission
Cultivate a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the organization
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Job description
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Position Overview:
SDOT has an exciting opportunity as the Deputy Chief of Staff (under the City's classification title of Strategic Advisor 2- General Government). The Deputy Chief of Staff provides policy and operational support to the Chief of Staff, and the senior departmental leadership on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues. This position works with staff across the agency to manage the development and review of recommendations regarding public policy, stakeholder engagement, and other priority initiatives related to delivering on SDOT's vision and mission. Cultivate a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Shape and support the development of priority projects, programs, and policies; apply a strategic lens to proposals, and work with subject matter experts to develop briefing materials.
• Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in order to identify emerging issues and develop solutions.
• Advocate for the organization’s position in interactions with stakeholders, including assessing and mitigating risks in stakeholder relationships, ensuring efficient resolution of issues.
• Identify and lead initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Ensure that major stakeholder interaction is proactive and thoughtful, including developing background materials and briefing the Chief of Staff.
• Scope, plan, and execute multiple, often quick-turnaround projects with minimal outside assistance, including identifying risks and tracking issues to completion.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and colleagues to support one another's work.
• Contribute to agency-wide planning, policy development, and problem-solving.
• Improve workflows, implement strategic processes, and oversee the daily operations of the Director’s Office.
• Facilitate Executive Leadership Team meetings, including agenda preparation, follow-ups and task tracking.
• Support SDOT's commitments to centering equity and promoting diversity and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Five (5)+ years of professional experience in transportation, transit, urban planning or related field.
• Three (3)+ years of experience in a government or related setting.
• Bachelor's Degree in political science, public administration, or a related field.
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

OR: A combination of education, training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background to perform the job.

Successful candidates will possess many of these additional qualifications or be able to demonstrate comparable experience and expertise:
• Develop collaborative, sustainable, accountable, and respectful relationships with leaders and other institutions and groups.
• Display poise, confidence, and maturity in interacting with senior leaders.
• Lead a team using collaborative decision-making approaches.
• Develop partnerships between government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and grassroots community groups.
• Process improvement, policy formulation, and innovative strategy implementation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, and ability to negotiate, mediate, and facilitate issues/concerns to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint and creating comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment with hybrid options at this time.
• Occasional offsite meetings and field visits may be required.
• May require overnight travel ,and working nights/weekends to attend public meetings/community events.

Please attach both a cover letter and resume to your application.

Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, ****** orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

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