Summary
This position is open to all qualified applicants. About the Role:This position will lead a team of Loop® Biosolids project and program managers. You will develop annual work plans, assign staff work, and participate in program budgeting. You will serve as primary contact for the Biosolids Program on internal efforts and external stakeholder groups, and present information to the general public, customers, regulators, elected officials, and the media. You will troubleshoot issues and provide leadership and coordination on long term program issues and strategies. You will serve as an expert in beneficially using biosolids from operational, technical, and regulatory perspectives.
King County WTD reuses 100% of its Loop biosolids beneficially. It is one of WTD's high profile programs, with operational, regulatory, and scientific research elements, as well as a strong customer base. You will lead a group of professional and highly experienced staff, and work with a diverse range of stakeholders including treatment plant staff, truckers, farmers, foresters, gardeners, scientists, regulators, and internal leadership. The Lead role will be the first point of contact and face for the Loop® Biosolids Program, and lead a well-established program through the next era of diversifying customers, new capital projects and emerging regulations.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team:
The Resource Recovery section of WTD strives to bring valuable resources, technology, and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable future.
The Renewable Products & Services Unit of the Resource Recovery Section includes the Recycled Water and Biosolids Programs. This position would serve in the Biosolids Program. Biosolids are organic matter that our treatment plants recover from untreated wastewater. Once biosolids leave the treatment plants, it is known by our product name, Loop®. For over 40 years, our forest and farm customers across Washington have used Loop to enrich their soil for improved tree growth and more robust crops. Loop is one of WTD's best products, and it's our job to ensure it reaches customers and that we continue to distribute it for beneficial use - keeping biosolids out of landfills. Loop is an important product for WTD because it helps ensure the balance of greenhouse gas emissions that help reduce our climate impact. Please see these videos for more information about our Loop product; how it is made, who we partner with, how it helps build soil, and why our customers love it:
What is Loop? - Videos & Media | Loop® Biosolids (loopforyoursoil.com)We have an entrepreneurial spirit and the know-how critical to resource recovery (the verb) in combating climate impacts. Our strategic priorities are transformation, innovation, and performance, and we celebrate employees who take initiative.
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 King County Employee you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
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: - Participate in development, implementation and monitoring of Biosolids Program operating budget and capital program budgets. Communicate and coordinate with program staff and supervisor on budget requests.
- Develop annual work plan and priorities for Biosolids Program, monitor staff workloads and assign work to program staff, recommendations for program development, and provide input on unit business plan.
- Assist supervisor with personnel matters including hiring processes, performance evaluations, leave requests, staff professional development, and succession planning.
- Conduct regular check-ins with all program staff, gain familiarity with all aspects of the Biosolids Program including operations, capital projects, and regulatory; coordinate backup to other staff when they are unavailable.
- Serve as primary contact for Biosolids Program on internal coordination, including Fleet Services, Resource Recovery Supervisors/Leads, cross-division efforts such as capital delivery projects.
- Serve as primary contact for Biosolids Program on external stakeholder groups, including representing King County for Northwest Biosolids and ABBA/WEF.
- Provide leadership and coordination on long-term program strategy and program-wide issues and projects including new site development and program-wide operational issues (e.g. storage, fleet, permitting).
- Communicate emerging issues to supervisor and staff, and develop strategies to address them.
- Develop and present information to a variety of internal and external audiences, act as liaison for the program to potential customers, existing customers, general public, state and local agencies, regulators, elected officials and the media.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring: - Experience in the use of biosolids or similar products, gained through managing, advising or regulating land-based projects.
- Experience in program management including developing and managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract.
- Experience in leading teams for complex projects or programs.
- Education or experience in a field of environmental science, natural resources, agricultural science, or other relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations, for example peers, managers, external experts, regulators, citizens, customers, or community organizations.
- Experience in environmental compliance, sampling, data collection, data analysis.
- Skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) in preparing documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and analyzing data.
License Requirements:- Washington State Driving License or consistent reliable transportation.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:- Knowledge of best management practices for land application of biosolids.
- Experience with Washington's Statewide General Permit for Biosolids, including ability to develop appropriate plans for land application and environmental monitoring.
- Knowledge of physical and chemical interactions between biosolids, soils, surface water, and groundwater.
- Knowledge of agriculture and/or silviculture practices.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, organics recycling, and current industry trends.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 2 to 4 time 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.
- 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 with flexible schedules. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA).
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 (required)
- Cover Letter - Detailing your experience that makes you a good fit for this position. (required)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Helen David at
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