CLA Professional Development Scholarship Program



CLA Professional Development Scholarship Program

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Full benefits, career service full-time/part-time

Job Number

2023MS17562

Department

DHR - Dept. of Human Resources

Division

Career and Culture

Opening Date

05/08/2023

Closing Date

6/4/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary

As part of the 2022-2024 Coalition Labor Agreement and Investing in You, applications are being accepted for Professional Development Scholarship Awards.

This is the second and last application period in 2023. This application period pays for training courses or programs that BEGIN between July - December of 2023, OR, for those in a self-paced, online degree program, are taking courses which occur between July - December 2023 and a tuition payment is due during this time. The MAXIMUM amount an employee can be awarded is $3,000 per calendar year.

The Professional Development Scholarship Program is intended to support eligible employees in enhancing their knowledge and skills for their current job, for a different King County position, or to obtain a professional certificate, license, certification or pursue a degree or other training that is related to work performed at King County.

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY
Only those King County employees who meet ALL eligibility requirements below are eligible to apply:

  • A comprehensive leave benefited employee that is not a Term-Limited Temporary position

  • Represented by one of the unions in the Coalition of Unions, which will include employees who are in special duty positions that are represented by a union in the Coalition, AND the employee's special duty hire letter states that the duration of the assignment will be for six months or longer

  • Have completed a probationary period in a comprehensive leave benefited position

  • Have completed at least one year of full or part time King County employment in a comprehensive leave benefited position. This can include time spent in a Term-Limited Temporary position IF there is no break in service between positions

  • Have no documented performance or discipline issues for at least one year from date of application

If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please check with your department HR staff.
 
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

INTERESTED IN ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OR IDP?

Go HERE for a MS Word version of the supplemental questionnaire where you can collect the required information and share it with people who can review it for completeness and clarity before you apply. They can also review your Individual Development Plan, should you choose to complete one. These people include your supervisor, HR or training staff, your department's Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (EIB) Manager, a mentor or others. You can also email Career Support Services at careersupportservices@kingcounty.gov or contact the Scholarship Program at scholarshipfund@kingcounty.gov.
 
If you would like help with the ESJ rating criteria question (#19) you can also reach out to your Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (EIB) Manager or to any of the county's ESJ Trainers by emailing kctraining@kingcounty.govYou can also email careersupportservices@kingcounty.gov or scholarshipfund@kingcounty.gov. You can also view a short eLearning on diversity, equity inclusion, accessibility, and racial and social justice. Please feel free to seek assistance and do so well in advance of the application period closure date on June 4, 2023.
 
REVIEW and RATING PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to the scholarship policy guidelines. Responses to rating criteria questions #18 and #19 in the supplemental questionnaire, to include information outlined in an attached Individual (IDP) or Employee Development Plan (EDP), if submitting one, will be scored using the criteria HERE. To pass, individuals must score at least a two ("Meets Standard") or higher for EACH of the two rating criteria questions, which are also listed below.
 

RATING QUESTION #1: Please explain ( A ) your King County career goal; ( B ) the specific knowledge and skills you want to develop towards achieving your career goal; ( C ) how the training will help you with your career goal; and ( D ) several development activities you will pursue inside and/or outside of King County.


RATING QUESTION #2: Based on where you are in your own lived experience and unique journey, what ways have you or will you strive to bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, or racial and social justice to your work? Please write your response below.


AWARD PROCESS: 
The process that will be used to make awards is as follows:

  1. All applicants who score a "2" or higher for each of the two rating criteria will be listed from lowest to highest hourly pay (if the employee is on special duty, their base pay, not special duty pay, will be used).

  2. Beginning at the top of the "passing" list and moving down, awards will be made until the budget amount is spent for the period.

  3. If there are more applicants than funds available, then the applicant's rating score and purpose of training will be used to award funds as detailed in the scholarship policy guidelines.

Award letters will be emailed to employees no later than July 21, 2023 and will include how to access their award. Those who do not pass the rating process or will not receive an award will be provided reasons why along with suggestions on how they might improve their application for next time, if applicable.
 
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS OF AGREEMENT, POLICY, PROCESS, and 2024 SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINES: Details about the scholarship Terms of Agreement, policy guidelines, process, 2024 timelines, FAQs, and more can be found on the Professional Development Scholarship Program website.
 
QUESTIONS: For questions please contact:
 
 Susan Navetski
 Scholarship Program Manager
 206-477-3721
 email. ScholarshipFund@kingcounty.gov
 Website: www.kingcounty.gov/scholarships
 
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, email ScholarshipFund@kingcounty.gov for other options. If you need accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternative format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the contact listed on the job announcement or your Department's Human Resources Manager.

This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits.  Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.

01
What is your PeopleSoft ID number (drop the beginning zeros)? (If you do not know this number, you may locate it on your payroll advice or contact your supervisor or HR person for help).
02
In which King County department/division do you currently work? (Employees on special duty, please select your home department.)
  • Assessments
  • Council
  • DAJD
  • DCHS
  • DES/FMD
  • DES/FBOD
  • DES/RALS & Fleet
  • DES/Airport
  • DES/All Other Divisions
  • DHR
  • District Court
  • DJA
  • DLS/Permitting
  • DLS/Roads
  • DNRP/DO
  • DNRP/Parks
  • DNRP/SWD
  • DNRP/WLRD
  • DNRP/WTD
  • DPD
  • DPH
  • Elections
  • Executive Office
  • KCIT
  • Metro Transit
  • PAO
  • Sheriff's Office
  • Superior Court
  • Not Listed
03
To be eligible for a scholarship, YOU MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. If you are unsure, please check with your human resources staff. Please confirm you meet each requirement listed.
  • I am currently a comprehensive leave benefited employee that is not in a Term-Limited Temporary position
  • I am represented by one of the unions in the Coalition of Unions, OR I am in a special duty position that is represented by a union in a Coalition, AND my special duty hire letter states that the duration of my assignment will be for six months or longer.
  • I have completed a probationary period in a comprehensive leave benefited position
  • I have completed at least one year of full or part time King County employment in a comprehensive leave benefited position. This can include time spent in a Term-Limited Temporary position IF there is no break in service between positions
  • I have no documented performance or discipline issues for at least one year from today's date
04
This application period pays for training courses or programs that BEGIN between July – December of 2023, OR, for those in a self-paced, online degree program, are taking courses which occur between July – December 2023. Please confirm that your training meets this requirement. If you have questions about your situation, please email scholarshipfund@kingcounty.gov.
05
You must first check with your supervisor whether your organization can pay for the training for which you are seeking a scholarship AND receive a response that says whether funds are available AND how much, if any. If your organization cannot pay for the training or can only pay part of it, then you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. In the space below, provide the (A) name and job title of the person you asked; and (B) their response; and (C) the amount your organization will pay, if any. (NOTE: Those pursing a college or vocational/technical degree are exempt from this requirement and can state "Not Applicable" below.
06
Supervisor approval is required to apply for a scholarship ONLY WHEN you will be completing your training on county time, or when the training will impact your normally scheduled work hours. Will you be completing this training on county time, or will your attendance of this training impact your normal work hours?
  • YES, I will be completing this training on county time, and/or my attendance of this training will affect my normal work hours, AND I have obtained supervisor approval for this
  • NO, I will be completing this training on my personal time
07
What is the purpose or end goal of the training for which you are seeking a scholarship?
  • A certificate for a program of study (i.e.: Human Resources, Project Management, Business Analysis, Engineering Leadership)
  • Professional certification (i.e.: PMP, SPHR) OR license (i.e.: Registered Nurse, Licensed Professional Engineer)
  • A two-year associates or vocational/technical degree
  • A four-year bachelor's degree
  • A masters or professional degree (i.e., M.P.A., J.D.)
  • A doctorate degree
  • A general work-related training or continuing education course
08
What is the name of the training organization?
09
What is the website link of the training program or course?
10
What is the name of the certificate program, certification/license; or if pursuing a college or vocational degree, what is your major; or the title of the general work-related training or continuing education course?
11
This scholarship period is only for college courses or other training that begins anytime between July – December 2023, OR, for those in a self-paced, online degree program, who are taking courses which occur between July – December 2023. What is the START DATE of your college courses or training during this time period? For those in a self-paced, online degree program, you may state "on-going."
12
What is the estimated END DATE of your training? If your training request is to pursue a college or vocational/technical degree, write "Not Applicable" below.
13
Check off all that apply:
  • My training will be completed in 2023
  • My training will be completed in 2024
  • My department will be paying part of the training costs
  • I will be receiving financial aid from other sources to help pay for this training
  • None of these apply
14
Use the space below to estimate expenses for your training that must be paid on or after July 1st and before December 1, 2023 as follows: (A) total estimated expense for tuition, required fees, and any applicable taxes; (B) total estimated expense for books or publications; or write "0" if none; (C) list and estimate other expenses; or write "0" if none; and (D) the amount your department will pay, if any, or other financial aid you will receive, if any; or write "0" if none. (NOTE: A response is required for A, B, C and D. Expenses for travel, food, accommodations, conferences, office supplies and student loans are NOT COVERED. Email questions to scholarshipfund@kingcounty.gov)
15
The maximum scholarship award is $3,000 per calendar year. Based on your calculations above, what is the total award amount you are seeking in a 2023 scholarship award? Please estimate the desired award amount as closely as you can which will help maximize the number of people who can receive an award and minimize the amount of funds that go unused at the end of the year.
16
Use the space below to supply any other information about your training costs, registration, financial aid you may be receiving from your department or other sources, or anything else you believe is important. If nothing more to add, then write "None."
17
Did you receive a scholarship award that was less than the maximum of $3,000 in 2023? If yes, then you are eligible to be awarded the difference up to the $3,000 maximum for this year. For example, if you were awarded $2,500 in 2023. You would be eligible for up to $500 for a second award, reaching the combined maximum of $3,000 this year.
  • Yes, I received an award in 2023 that was less than the maximum of $3,000
  • No, I did not receive an award in 2023
18
RATING CRITERIA #1: Please explain (A) your King County career goal; (B) the specific knowledge and skills you want to develop towards achieving your career goal; (C) how the training will help you with your career goal; and (D) several development activities you will pursue inside and/or outside of King County. If you are attaching an Individual Development Plan (IDP) or an Employee Development Plan (EDP) you may write in the space below, "See attached IDP/EDP."
19
RATING CRITERIA #2: Based on where you are in your own lived experience and unique journey, what ways have you or will you strive to bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, or racial and social justice to your work? Please write your response below. DO NOT state "see IDP."
20
The only document you may attach is your Individual Development Plan (IDP) or your Employee Development Plan (EDP). Do not attach any other document. Please confirm if you are attaching only your IDP or EDP.
  • YES, I am attaching my IDP or EDP
  • NO, I am not attaching an IDP or EDP
21
Award recipients must agree to (A) the Terms and Conditions, and (B) the Professional Development Scholarship Policy Guidelines, both of which can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/scholarships Please confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and the guidelines outlined in the Scholarship policy.
  • I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions as listed on the Scholarship website.
  • I have read and agree to the guidelines outlined in the Scholarship Program policy.
22
I certify that the statements made by me in these supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete, and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact in my responses may constitute grounds for disciplinary measures, including loss of scholarship program eligibility and repayment of the scholarship, if one is awarded.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404