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Salary : $104,987.58 - $133,077.57 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026SM27444
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a real estate professional to support our utility franchise program.
The Franchise Program Agent (Real Property Agent III) is a senior level position within the Real Estate Services Section, Property Control unit and is responsible for administering right of way franchise agreements, including moderately complex negotiations of utility franchise agreements and franchise compensation. This person will work closely with the franchise program Real Property Agent IV to plan work, develop and document the program and procedures, monitor schedules and budgets, and report various aspects of the program. The position also requires close coordination with other County agencies. Our ideal applicant will have direct experience negotiating utility franchise agreements or experience with commercial or government real estate and leases.
Who are we?
Real Estate Services currently manages more than 160 utility franchises and is actively improving its practices and pursuing operational innovation and efficiency. We are looking for someone who has the technical expertise and organizational skills to assist getting the work done in an effective and efficient manner along with a collaborative attitude and a commitment to innovation, learning, and organizational improvement.
If this opportunity aligns with your career objectives, we encourage you to apply.
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We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities.
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public out reach efforts.
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.
• Coordinate 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.

Please note that this job announcement is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of duties that can be assigned to an employee in this position.
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
APPLICATION PROCESS:

• 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:

• This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117 Professional & Technical.
• This position is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• The typical workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday during normal business hours.
• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical, which means that you perform functions which can be delayed in the event of an emergency. If an emergency occurs, report your status as instructed by your agency. If needed for work, you may be contacted and directed to provide assistance in another area of the agency or the County, consistent with your job classification and skills.

Please reach out to Sarah McCauley, FMD HR Analyst, at if you have any questions regarding this opportunity. Please only apply for this position on
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' 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
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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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.
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• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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