Posting number: 2026-00925
Department: Finance and Administrative Services
Job classification: Manager 3, Property & Facility Management
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Engineering, Facility Management, Planning and Development, Redevelopment, Risk Management, Management, Professional, Executive Management, Community Development, Project Management, Organizational Development, Grants Administration, Program Management
The City of Seattle is seeking a Deputy Division Director (Manager 3) for our Major Projects and Tenant Improvements capital delivery team. This position reports to the Capital Development Division Director of the Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS), which owns and manages a 3.3 million square foot property portfolio of 125 buildings that support City of Seattle operations. The FAS building portfolio includes fire and police facilities, general government office buildings, and shops and maintenance yard campuses.
This position:
ABOUT US
FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.
The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here—at your service.
Minimum Qualifications
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(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)
The most successful candidates will possess the following:
Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.
This position is classified as Manager 3, General Government. It is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime) and falls under the Civil Service system. The established salary range for this role is $61.90 to $92.84 per hour, which equates to an annual range of approximately $129,247.20 to $193,752.96.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
The selection process may include multiple interview rounds, reference checks, and additional assessment components consistent with City of Seattle Personnel Rules.
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.
Tentative Interview Schedule:
1st round interview - week of August 31st
2nd round interview - week of September 14th
Background Check
Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
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
Who May Apply
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, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to john.blackmore@seattle.gov FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.
CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:
Many important notifications including interview or test invitations, result notices, and status updates will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add john.blackmore@seattle.gov to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Candidates can also check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing their profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
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