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Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (PPM III) - Internal Only
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (PPM III) - Internal Only
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Activities Scheduling Coordinator
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$66,901.95 - $84,802.43 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Activities Scheduling Coordinator
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$66,901.95 - $84,802.43 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Portfolio Analyst - Senior
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$4,196.62 - $5,319.46 Biweekly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Fundraising or Grants Administration
- Project Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Regulatory and Licensing
Portfolio Analyst - Senior
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$4,196.62 - $5,319.46 Biweekly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Fundraising or Grants Administration
- Project Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Regulatory and Licensing
Wastewater Plant Safety Officer
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$119,465.01 - $151,428.99 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Grants Administrator
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$113,355.01 - $144,240.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Wastewater Plant Safety Officer
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$119,465.01 - $151,428.99 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Construction Management IV - Project Representative
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$62.48 - $79.20 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Education and Training
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Grants Administrator
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$113,355.01 - $144,240.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Process Laboratory Specialist I
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$36.60 - $46.39 Hourly
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
- Other
Process Laboratory Specialist I
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$36.60 - $46.39 Hourly
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
- Other
Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Human Resources Manager II
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$136,281.39 - $172,744.42 Annually
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Lakes Program Supervisor
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Human Resources Manager II
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$136,281.39 - $172,744.42 Annually
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Lakes Program Supervisor
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
Assistant City Prosecutor
- Seattle, Washington
- City of Seattle
$104,312
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Instrument Technician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Instrument Technician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point
- Seattle, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
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- Seattle, Washington
- City of Des Moines Washington
- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Spokane County
- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Austin Community College
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Full Time
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- BCHD
- Full Time
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- AI Chopping Block
- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- King-County,-W
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- Blue Origin
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- Essnova Solutions
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- Clark County Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Clark County Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Arcadis
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
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- Seattle, Washington
- Clark County Washington
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- North Star Fishing Company
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- King-County,-W
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
- Full Time
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- Fire and EMS
Deputy General Counsel, Product
- Seattle, Washington
- Confidential
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
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- Seattle, Washington
- ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Austin Community College
- Full Time
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- NWIFC
- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Seattle City Attorney's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Snohomish County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Grant County, WA
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Fire and EMS
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
- FISHER & PHILLIPS
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crisis Response Commitment
- Seattle, Washington
- King-County,-W
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Snohomish County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Boutique Recruiting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Kitsap County, WA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Seattle, Washington
- Coffman Engineers
- Full Time
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Immigration Business Partner (US)
- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Beaufortcountync
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- City of Seattle
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- Beaufortcountync
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- King County
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- Federal Government
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- Seattle, Washington
- King-County,-W
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- King County Sheriff's Office
- Full Time
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- Washington State Department of Correction
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Grant County, WA
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
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- Army National Guard
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- Washington State Department of Correction
- Full Time
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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- Full Time
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Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (PPM III) - Internal Only
- Seattle, Washington United States
- KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Jul 25, 2026
- $110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually - Full Time
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

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 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.  
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- $110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
- Full Time
- Jul 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary

This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project/Program Manager III vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six (6) months.

King County Parks is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to join the Parks Division Director’s Office team! This position will be responsible for managing complex internal and external-facing projects. We are seeking someone who is passionate about parks and recreation, skilled at collaboration, is highly organized, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About the Role:

The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects that vary in scope, size, and complexity. Projects will be high visibility, involve multiple internal and external stakeholders, and require strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to anticipate and manage risk. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining a high standard of quality, accountability, and public transparency.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:

The Parks and Recreation Division Director’s Office is a fast-paced, dynamic work environment! Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social and economic equality for all people in King County.

King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 205 parks, 28,000 acres of open space, 215 miles of backcountry trail, and 175 miles of regional trails, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

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 Strategic Initiatives Project Manager, 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 King County Parks Division of the 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 , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:
Manage key division projects, including the development of project charters, work plans, schedules and ensure projects align with business needs and organizational goals and objectives.
Research, gather and evaluate information to support the development of key projects.
Prepare and deliver clear visual and written materials for project updates, presentations, and reports geared towards internal leadership and public audiences.
Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and recommending process enhancements.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including leadership, elected officials, community groups, and cross departmental teams.
Establish effective working relationships with people inside and outside the division including co-workers, customers, the public, government agencies, other departments, and other external sources.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Experience managing projects of varying sizes and complexity, with demonstrated success in delivering high visibility or community impact projects.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
Experience leading and working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Competencies You Bring:
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
Knowledge of the King County Parks and Recreation system (trails, open space, active parks) and operations procedures.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Work Location: The Parks Director’s Office team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
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 represented by Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 - PROTEC17.

Application and Selection Process:

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

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

To apply, submit a:
Complete Application
Resume
Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

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

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov .

Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our webs ite , 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.

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.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here .

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

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
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

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.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES

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 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.  
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology-conservation/wlrd
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