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Habitat Restoration Unit Supervisor | King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division

Posted 11/18/2024

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4704657/habitat-restoration-unit-supervisor

Are you looking for a leadership role with impact? 

Apply now to help build healthy ecosystems through innovation, collaboration, and restoration.

About the Role: 

The Capital Delivery Section of the Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a Habitat Restoration Unit Supervisor (Capitol Projects Managing Supervisor) to lead the Habitat Restoration Unit in the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of habitat restoration, salmon recovery and wetland mitigation projects.

This position is an exciting leadership opportunity within the realm of salmon recovery delivering a robust capital improvement program focused on process-based habitat restoration. The work is done through an outstanding team of multi-disciplinary professionals including skilled project managers, geomorphologists, restoration ecologists and engineers. The work spans the spectrum of habitat restoration projects for salmon recovery and watershed health including levee setbacks, fish passage improvements, stream channel meandering, installation of large wood in streams and rivers, and controlling invasive vegetation and planting native trees and shrubs.

Projects are often complex and involve modeling, landowner negotiations, permitting, outreach to community members, and close collaboration with internal and external partners. The County's current strong partnerships with tribal governments and regulatory agencies and a commitment to racial justice add to the compelling nature of this position.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team: 

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Habitat Restoration Unit Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division

(https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/dnrp/wlr.aspx) of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits (https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx), and growth opportunities.

Job Duties:

What You Will Be Doing: 

  • Oversee the daily operation of the Habitat Restoration Unit consisting of 28 multi-disciplinary staff.  Manage the capital and operating budgets for the Unit, track and report capital improvement project (CIP) delivery targets and provide strategic direction to Unit projects and programs.
  • Work closely with capital project sponsors in the Regional Partnerships Unit and the Mitigations Reserves Program to identify, prioritize, resource, and deliver capital projects advancing habitat and mitigation priorities of the division.
  • Directly supervise up to eight (8) staff including supervisors, program managers and senior staff.  Assign and schedule work, evaluate performance and mentor/coach direct reports to build skills and enhance career opportunities.
  • Support the work of the Capital Delivery Section through participation in leadership team meetings, process improvement efforts, and team building exercises.
  • Actively promote collaboration across the Capital Delivery Section, providing advice, input, and where feasible technical support to other capital delivery teams.  
  • Lead or participate in recruitment, hiring and training of new unit staff.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Qualifications You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, ecology, environmental science, or closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the duties described in this announcement.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a project manager successfully delivering large, complex multi-year capital projects.
  • At least three (3) years' experience supervising the work of multidisciplinary teams including hiring, assigning/scheduling work, evaluating performance and mentoring/coaching to build skills and initiating disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Experience developing and managing budgets for capital projects and/or programs.

Competencies You Bring:

  • Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

  • Advanced budgeting, cost-estimating and scheduling experience necessary to plan, organize and track progress for multiple programs and projects.
  • Knowledge of Water and Land Resources Division Project Management Manual or similar approach to providing best practices and due diligence in the implementation of CIP.
  • Knowledge of local watersheds, regional salmon recovery strategies, King County Flood Hazard Management Plan and/or regional stormwater management priorities.

Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions: 

Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in these roles work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 3-4 times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work (https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/dnrp/about/green-where-we-work).

Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.

Union Representation: This position is not represented.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.  

To apply, submit a:

Complete Application

Resume

Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or [email protected]. 

Discover More About the Water and Land Resources Division: Visit our website!

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. 

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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Capital Project Manager IV | King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division

Are you ready to join a nationwide leader in floodplain management? Together we can foster healthy rivers and resilient floodplain communities through collaboration and stewardship. We're not just a team; we’re a tight knit community of river-focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to be at the forefront of creative problem-solving.  If you're ready to take on a position that's more than just a job, King County's River and Floodplain Capital Unit is the place for you.

About the Role:  

The Capital Project Manager IV position, located in the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), will manage complex capital projects on behalf of the King County Flood Control District’s (District's) work program within the 6-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan. This position will involve a combination of planning, project management, technical analysis, permit support, contract development, and outreach to the public and other jurisdictions and permitting agencies. The successful candidate will be required to manage and support multiple complex and politically visible capital projects from initiation through implementation and closeout. In addition to working closely with staff throughout the River and Floodplain Capital Unit, this position will also require close coordination with the River and Floodplain Management Section and WLRD management as well as with Flood Control District staff and elected officials from King County and other jurisdictions. The CPM IV will serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the River and Floodplain Management Program, including corridor planning efforts for the County’s six major river systems, the inspection, maintenance and operation of the County’s inventory of flood protection facilities, participation in the flood warning and flood patrol program, post-construction effectiveness monitoring, and coordination with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) staff to implement salmon recovery plans. This position may also participate in key Department and County initiatives such as equity and social justice, climate change, organizational development, process improvement committees, and mentoring junior staff.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: 
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County is a well-funded nationwide leader in integrated floodplain management methods and developing innovative and science-based flood risk reduction strategies to improve river and environmental conditions across King County’s six major river systems (White, Green, Cedar, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish). The River and Floodplain Capital Unit implements a diverse work program to reduce flood risks to the constituents of King County in a manner that restores river and floodplain processes, considers equitable outcomes and future conditions related to climate change, and provides a collaborative and engaged professional environment where staff can grow and thrive. The River and Floodplain Capital Unit ensures successful execution of flood risk reduction and habitat restoration initiatives, while fostering collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance.  

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Capital Project Manager IV, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.    
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) or Wastewater Treatment Division. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. 

What You Will Be Doing:  

  • Manage complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects addressing sensitive and politically visible issues that may require regular coordination with WLRD senior management, the King County Flood Control District, and County elected officials. 
  • Manage all aspects of capital feasibility and technical design projects, including consultant contracts, monitoring budgets and approving invoices, preparing cost estimates, maintaining project schedules, identifying, and managing project risks, permitting, preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PSE), and overseeing the work of a highly technical, multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Proactively apply principles of Equity and Social Justice to build and maintain relationships with other jurisdictions, governmental agencies, tribes and other interested parties through effective communication and outreach efforts as needed to plan and implement capital projects. 
  • Lead project teams to secure applicable federal, state, and local permits, including consultation with NMFS and USFWS to satisfy ESA requirements for capital floodplain projects. 
  • Prepare consultant and construction contracts for advertisement, including project-specific scopes of work, cost estimates, evaluation criteria, and records of negotiation. 

Participate in flood warning and emergency response programs and activities, including the Flood Warning Center, flood patrols, and post-flood inspections. 

 Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Qualifications You Bring: 

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, communications, public administration, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skill to perform the core job duties of the position.
  • At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible capital project management work experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the core work duties of this position.
  • Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills to communicate information clearly and effectively with people of varying technical and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize tasks on a regular basis to effectively manage complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical analysis to inform capital and programmatic efforts and develop alternatives and/or recommendations for decision makers. 

Competencies You Bring: 

  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Manages ambiguity: Ability to exercise resilience and operate effectively in an environment of uncertainty, emerging threats and shifting priorities. Ability to rebound from setbacks and adversity. 
  • Ensures Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Values Diversity, Differences: recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  • Manages Complexity: make sense of complex and contradictory information to solve emerging problems and simultaneously produce high-quality deliverables and outcomes.


Required Licenses: 

  • Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:  

  • Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, communications, public administration, or closely related field.
  • A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
  • Experience implementing habitat restoration, flood protection, stormwater, or related capital projects in floodplain environments similar to those in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory program, including Sections 404 and 408 and the process of consultation with NMFS and USFWS to satisfy ESA requirements for capital projects.  

PMP certification or equivalent project management certification, or ability to become certified in one year.

 Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions:

  • Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 days per week. Work will also require travel to project locations throughout King County as needed. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.  
  • Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
  • Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday– Friday. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required from time to time including for staffing of the Flood Warning Center or Flood Patrol during flood emergencies.
  • Union Representation: These positions are represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
  • Physical Requirement: This position will be required to traverse uneven terrain including embankments in all weather conditions including possible inclement weather. This position may also be required to participate in flood patrol. 

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Capital Project Manager IV classification and having passed probation).  We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical. 

Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter.

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.  

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or [email protected].

Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. 

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.  
 
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: 
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Capital Engineer IV | King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division

Are you an experienced engineer of capital projects in floodplains or similar environments? Are you ready to make a significant contribution as a Capital Engineer IV in the exciting world of floodplain management? Look no further than the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We are seeking standout professionals to join our dynamic and multi-disciplinary team to provided technical engineering expertise and deliver crucial capital projects that support public safety and healthy floodplains.

About the Role:  
The Capital Engineer IV (Engineer IV), located in the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), will become and serve as a subject matter expert on the Green River and will provide high level engineering support to projects across the River and Floodplain Capital Unit. The successful candidate will design, manage, and implement large capital improvement projects on local rivers, perform and review complex hydraulic and hydrologic models to evaluate flood effects to levees, revetments and habitat improvement projects throughout the King County region. The ideal candidate will apply professional experience and find fulfillment leading multi-disciplinary project teams and serving as the lead engineer for projects aimed at reducing risks from river and floodplain hazards and improving environmental conditions. This is a great role for someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing a diverse and complex workload. Learn from and collaborate with other professionals in WLRD. Participate in a range of learning and professional development opportunities available to King County employees in areas such as project management, facilitation and community engagement. Levee improvement and floodplain reconnection projects are just some of the major projects you can expect to be involved in.

Lower Russell Levee Setback Project

This position performs work remotely and onsite. 

About the Team: 
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County is a well-funded nationwide leader in integrated floodplain management methods and developing innovative and science-based flood risk reduction strategies to improve river and environmental conditions across King County’s six major river systems (White, Green, Cedar, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish). The River and Floodplain Capital Unit implements a diverse work program to reduce flood risks to the constituents of King County in a manner that restores river and floodplain processes, considers equitable outcomes and future conditions related to climate change, and provides a collaborative and engaged professional environment where staff can grow and thrive. The River and Floodplain Capital Unit ensures successful execution of flood risk reduction and habitat restoration initiatives, while fostering collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance.  
 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Capital Engineer IV, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.    


Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) or Wastewater Treatment Division. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

 Job Duties:

What You Will Be Doing:  

  • Act as the project engineer and subject matter expert on complex river design projects. Coordinate design of river facility projects with County team members and consulting engineers. Prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates, calculations, reports and review the preparation by others to ensure conformity to County standards and public bidding requirements.
  • Provide staff support during construction by training and mentoring junior engineers to oversee construction processes. Review shop drawings and technical documentation on products submitted by contractors prior to construction, assist in the interpretation of specifications, advise on contractor compliance with contract documents, and review and approve change orders during river construction repair and enhancement projects.  
  • Communicate and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team consisting of project managers, engineers, ecologists, and geomorphologists. Manage multiple tasks within the County team and with our project partners to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Apply an understanding of permitting within the riverine environment to guide the planning and alternative selection process to apply critical success factors for permitting by local, state, and federal agencies. Guide the design to fit constraints for permitting and construction within a limited fish window schedule constraint.
  • Prepare consultant and construction contracts for advertisement, including developing project scopes of work, cost estimates, evaluation criteria and records of negotiation.

Participate in flood warning and emergency response programs and activities, including the Flood Warning Center, flood patrols, and post-flood inspections.

 Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Qualifications You Bring: 

  • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties described.
  • Proficiency using hydraulic models (such as HEC-RAS, SWMM or RiverFlow 2D, SRH 2D).
  • Technical expertise in the design, evaluation, and analysis of complex multi-discipline riverine projects.
  • At least eight years of increasingly responsible engineering work at a professional level.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience implementing hydrologic and open channel hydraulic principles and geomorphic processes to address channel migration, channel erosion, sediment movement and deposition and fluvial response to large wood.
  • Experience in construction management and knowledge of relevant construction techniques and approaches.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with giving presentations and meeting facilitation.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in situations requiring cross-cultural sensitivity and centering racial equity and social justice principles, and environmental justice.

Competencies You Bring: 

  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Builds Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Connects the right people to accomplish goals.
  • Organizational Savvy: Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a clear understanding of other groups’ business priorities.  
  • Manages Complexity: make sense of complex and contradictory information to solve emerging problems and simultaneously produce high-quality deliverables and outcomes.

Required Licenses:

  • Licensed Washington State professional civil engineer (P.E.) or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Washington State license through reciprocity.  
  • Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:  

Master’s degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, geomorphology or a closely related field.  

 Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions:

  • Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1 day per week either at King Street Center, or a job site. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.  
  • Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
  • Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday– Friday. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required from time to time including for staffing of the Flood Warning Center or Flood Patrol during flood emergencies.
  • Union Representation: These positions are represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
  • Physical Requirement: This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluation, including times of inclement weather conditions. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time. Field conditions include brushy, forested environments; river, stream and wetland corridors; and slippery, uneven surfaces and dynamic conditions in the outdoors.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Engineer IV classification and having passed probation).  We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical. 

Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Online Application.
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter.

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.  

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or [email protected].

Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. 

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.  
 
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: 
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Capital Projects Supervisor | King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division

Are you a collaborative people leader and skilled manager of capital projects ready to join a nationwide leader in floodplain management? Are you excited to grow your career as a Capital Project Supervisor working collaboratively to foster healthy rivers and resilient floodplain communities? 

Look no further than the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We're not just a team; we’re a tight knit community of river-focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to be at the forefront of creative problem-solving. We are seeking standout professionals to join us and lead a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team delivering crucial capital projects that support public safety and healthy floodplains. If you're ready to take on a position that's more than just a job, King County's River and Floodplain Capital Unit is the place for you.

About the Role:  

The Capital Project Supervisor (Capital Project Manager IV), located in the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), will lead a team dedicated to the delivery of flood risk reduction projects that foster healthy rivers and resilient floodplain communities. Team priorities are focused on the Snoqualmie Basin and the individual in this position will become intimate with the varied river systems (Snoqualmie, South Fork Skykomish, Tolt and Raging Rivers) and diverse land uses within the basin.  The successful candidate will be required to manage their team's project portfolio and support multiple complex and politically visible capital projects from initiation through implementation and closeout. In addition to working closely with staff throughout the River and Floodplain Capital Unit, this position will also require close coordination with the River and Floodplain Management Section and WLRD management as well as with Flood Control District staff and elected officials from King County and other jurisdictions. 

As a leader in our organization, the individual in this position will provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individuals, help set performance metrics, work closely with project managers to create highly functioning teams, and set a tone of excellence and continuous learning where all team members are valued. The Capital Project Supervisor will also serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the River and Floodplain Management Program, including corridor planning efforts for the County’s six major river systems, the inspection, maintenance and operation of the County’s inventory of flood protection facilities, participation in the flood warning and flood patrol program, post-construction effectiveness monitoring, and coordination with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) staff to implement salmon recovery plans. This position may also participate in key Department and County initiatives such as equity and social justice, climate change, organizational development, and process improvement committees. 

This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team: 
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County is a well-funded nationwide leader in integrated floodplain management methods and developing innovative and science-based flood risk reduction strategies to improve river and environmental conditions across King County’s six major river systems (White, Green, Cedar, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish). The River and Floodplain Capital Unit implements a diverse work program to reduce flood risks to the constituents of King County in a manner that restores river and floodplain processes, considers equitable outcomes and future conditions related to climate change, and provides a collaborative and engaged professional environment where staff can grow and thrive. The River and Floodplain Capital Unit ensures successful execution of flood risk reduction and habitat restoration initiatives, while fostering collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance.  

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Capital Project Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.    
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) or Wastewater Treatment Division. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.  

 Job Duties:

What You Will Be Doing:  
 

  • Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to an interdisciplinary team for the implementation of river and floodplain management capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated. 
  • Direct personnel in the planning, design, and construction of river and floodplain management projects, including revetment, levee, floodwall, or floodplain reconnection capital projects. Provide and/or direct technical and quality engineering review of capital improvement projects to apply accepted design and engineering standards.  
  • Assist in the development and implementation of workflow processes and ensure compliance with the WLR Project Management Manual in terms of project charters and planning, alternatives analysis, preliminary and final design, permitting, acquisition, construction, and closeout.  
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Capital Section and River and Floodplain Management Program to develop annual capital improvement project plans and budgets, including estimating costs, assigning work, and setting priorities.  
  • Manage complex, sensitive, and politically visible issues that may require regular coordination with WLRD senior management, the King County Flood Control District, and County elected officials. 
  • Participate in flood warning and emergency response programs and activities, including the Flood Warning Center, flood patrols, and post-flood inspections.

 

 Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Qualifications You Bring: 

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, communications, public administration, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skill to perform the core work duties of the position.
  • Demonstrated increasingly responsible work experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the core work duties of this position.
  • Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with people of varying technical and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated organizational and project management skills and experience providing quality assurance for technical and contract work products.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage numerous work tasks simultaneously.
  • Commitment to furthering personal and team development in cultural competency, equity, and social justice.

Competencies You Bring: 

  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Drives Results: skilled at consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Values Diversity, Differences: recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  • Manages Complexity: make sense of complex and contradictory information to solve emerging problems and simultaneously produce high-quality deliverables and outcomes.

Required Licenses:

  • Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:  

  • A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain the license within one year of hire.
  • Master’s of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, communications, public administration or closely related field.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of hydrologic and open channel hydraulic principles and geomorphic processes.
  • A growth mindset and sense of humor.  

 Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions:

  • Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 days per week. Work will also require travel to project locations throughout King County as needed. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.  
  • Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
  • Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday– Friday. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required from time to time including for staffing of the Flood Warning Center or Flood Patrol during flood emergencies.
  • Union Representation: These positions are represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
  • Physical Requirement: This position will be required to traverse uneven terrain including embankments in all weather conditions including possible inclement weather. This position may also be required to participate in flood patrol. 

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Capital Project Manager IV classification and having passed probation).  We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical. 

Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter.

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.  

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or [email protected].

Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website.

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Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: 
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Construction Inspector | Clark Regional Wastewater District

Posted 11/5/2024

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR


The Clark Regional Wastewater District is seeking a qualified Inspector to join its Construction team.  The Inspector regularly visits capital and development related projects to document and observe construction activities associated with the sanitary sewer collection system.  The ideal candidate will have one or more years of relevant experience with sewer piping systems and pump stations, be a strong communicator, is detail oriented and enjoy working outdoors in service to the community.   Exciting opportunity for challenging and rewarding work at a professional, growing utility that strategically invests in its employees and wastewater facilities. The monthly salary range is $5,721 to $7,479, with a starting monthly salary of $5,721 to $6,541 DOQ.  The District offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including PERS retirement, fully paid family medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.  For more information, visit www.crwwd.com/jobs.  Position remains open until filled.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Water Principal Engineer | City of Tacoma

Posted 10/30/2024

Tacoma Water has an opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our Planning & Engineering Division. We are looking for someone to utilize their experience and knowledge in engineering and project management to provide engineering judgement, analysis, and leadership skills to support the delivery of clean, reliable, and cost effective water to our customers. This position supervises a team of engineers, who lead water infrastructure projects located throughout Tacoma Water's service area and may manage larger multi-project programs such as the Pipeline 1 Pressurization Program.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead water infrastructure projects and programs in all areas including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing using knowledge in areas of project integration, scope, schedule, cost, human resources, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management
  • Leads and reviews the preparation of technical specifications, engineering calculations and plans; approves, stamps and seals plans
  • Performs engineering quality control reviews of consultant work product, technical reports, letters, plans, specifications and engineering cost estimates; manages completion of as-built drawings
  • Prepares and oversees the preparation of engineering studies, feasibility reports, analyses and cost estimates; creates engineering and operational documentation which may include water system standards and guidance
  • Creates forecasts and evaluates scenarios and alternatives pertinent to providing a more efficient and resilient water system
  • Provide coaching to staff, determine appropriate workloads and schedules to support short and long-term goals, and advocate for employee training
  • Develop performance metrics, policies, and procedures and evaluate to determine effectiveness
  • Attend drinking water industry conferences, technical workshops, hazardous materials training, professional development and project management classes, and other continuing education opportunities as available

Who you will be working with:
You will be joining our Planning & Engineering (P&E) Section, responsible for performing planning and engineering services related to the following:

  • Regional transmission of water supply through 150 miles of large-diameter water mains, pumping stations, standpipes, and reservoirs
  • Local water distribution to our customers through over 1,350 miles of small-diameter water mains
  • Water supply forecasting and resourcing
  • Water quality, water treatment and regulatory compliance of the 150 million-gallons-per-day Green River Filtration Facility, in-town groundwater systems, and throughout the distribution system
  • Equipment related to electrical components, communications, instrumentation and control, and cathodic protection
  • Asset and System Planners who provide asset management framework, water system modeling, and studies of the water system

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
5 years including 1 year prior as a licensed professional engineer or project lead/intermittent supervisor

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education 

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer
Washington State Driver's License

Desired Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional and/or Design Build Institute of America
  • 2 years of experience directly supervising one or more employees, including annual reviews, assigning work, and disciplinary action if necessary

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
 
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.   

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Apply 
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma: 
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Should you have any questions about this position please call Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 before 4pm on the closing date.

ITS Operations Lead (TE5) | WSDOT

Posted 10/30/2024

ITS Operations Lead (TE5)

Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region

$100,174 – $134,745 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a licensed, professional engineering candidate for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Operations Lead (Transportation Engineer 5) to oversee the Northwest Region's Transportation Management Center (TMC). This role involves leading a world-class operations team comprised of diverse technical teams that perform freeway operations, tunnel systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The position requires advanced engineering expertise to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow and emergency response. Additionally, this role includes coordinating with local agencies in advancing technologies and procedures, acting as a subject matter expert, and having an active role for ITS and tunnels systems on design-build projects, including the various Connecting Washington projects, SR 520 Westside connection, SR 509 Gateway, and the I-405 Express Toll Lanes systems, and be a strong advocate for the workforce development activity to manage a $0.5 million budget for the TMC/UW internship program, promoting a respectful, inclusive work environment.

See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK

Capital Project Engineer | City of Bothell

Posted 8/27/2024

Capital Project Engineer:

The City is looking for an effective, organized, and team oriented professional Capital Project Engineer to manage capital projects from design through construction and play a major role in the development of a thriving, diverse community.

NOTE: This position will remain open until filled. The first review is anticipated to take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

What will you do in this position?

  • Manage the design, development, and completion of public works capital projects by working and collaborating with private consultants
  • Manage construction projects including the design, construction, engineering, right-of-way, utilities, and roadway
  • Develops project objectives, work scope, cost estimates, and schedules
  • Review and facilitate the review of engineering design and analysis 

A successful candidate in this position will:

  • Work together with the Bothell Community and Departments to cultivate strong and successful partnerships.
  • Effectively evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands.
  • Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives.
  • Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.

 To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here. 

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. 

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives.    The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.     

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [email protected].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? 
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”.  We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.  
 
 We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family.  We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement.  Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate.  The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.