Summary
Are you passionate about protecting public safety, improving water quality, restoring aquatic resources, and safeguarding properties?
Come join our team! The Stormwater Services Section (SWS) is seeking a talented engineer to join the Engineering Response and Support Unit (ERSU) in our effort to help deliver services essential to managing stormwater runoff and improvement of water quality, and restoration of King County's aquatic resources.
Why This is a Great Opportunity: As a Stormwater Engineer II, you will be responsible for empowering landowners in unincorporated King County, addressing a range of drainage and surface water issues. You will work within a collaborative team of engineers, offering tailored support, facilitating essential construction projects, and ensuring compliance with King County regulations. This would be an awesome opportunity to join us in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for our communities!
About the Role:
This role is an integral part of our engineering team supporting multiple programs to provide assistance, solutions and enforcement across all of unincorporated King County. As a Stormwater Engineer II, you will provide technical assistance, and solutions to landowners private and public and will require well developed communication skills in the delivery of customer service. Within this role, y ou will also be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing small construction project and projects , as well as assess and determine solutions for drainage challenges affecting a variety of stakeholders, and ensure compliance with King County code related to drainage and surface water management. This position requires solo field work year-round, in inclement weather and in aquatic environments. This position will support all unit programs and bodies of work, and support other section and division needs as assigned.
About the Team:
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is a highly diverse and multi-disciplinary organization charged with protecting, restoring, and managing King County's water and land resources using best available science, innovation, and collaboration with its partners and the community.
The Stormwater Services Section (SWS) is a constantly evolving cutting-edge organization charged with delivering services essential to managing stormwater runoff and surface water to protect public safety, improve water quality, restore aquatic resources, safeguard properties, and comply with county, state, and federal requirements.
WLRD's mission is to protect, restore, and manage King County's water and land using the best available science, innovation, and collaborating with partners and the community. These, and many more programs, make WLRD an exciting and fulfilling place to work. For
more information about the division, see
www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wlr.aspx .
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 Senior Engineer, 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 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, and growth opportunities. Job Duties
Key Program Areas Include:- Design and execution of drainage and surface water projects. Conduct surveys, write technical reports, design solutions, draft plan sets, implement contracts, acquire permits as well as implement and manage projects.
Provide support through technical assistance programs to landowners, including the Agricultural Drainage Assistance Program (ADAP), the Neighborhood Drainage Assistance Program (NDAP), the Integrated Drainage Program (IDP) and the Rainscapes Program.
Respond to landowner service requests, while using communication skills, engineering judgement and knowledge of code to facilitate the Engineer Review, SWM Fee Review, Beaver Hazard Response, Emergency Response programs, studies and claims.
Participate in the enforcement of King County code by supporting the Stormwater Enforcement Program.
Multidisciplinary collaboration and communication with varied stakeholders, residents and decision-makers.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelors or post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering OR four (4) years experience as an engineer (working under the oversight of a Civil Engineer) to assess, understand and solve stormwater problems directly related to the maintenance, operations or construction of stormwater or surface water facilities.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and methods to assess, understand and solve surface water problems.
- Knowledge of project management/planning techniques and principles
- Effective communication of technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
- Commitment and understanding of equity and a demonstrated skill establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of the Surface Water Design Manual
Familiarity with Interpreting and applying codes and rules pertaining to stormwater and surface water management.
Experience with modeling software, CAD and GIS.
Application of the concepts and practices of Standard Work and Continuous Improvement.
CESCL Certified
Key Competencies:
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Communicates Effectively - Communicates Effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location and in the field, with onsite reporting requirements typically 0-4 days/week depending on the season. 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. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in 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 adverse outdoor weather conditions. Work tasks also may include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts. Ability to work long hours outside conducting field work and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, 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 II classification and having passed probation). We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including
online application , cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive 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.
- King County application
- Resume
- Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position.
- Responses to supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact William R. Herbert at
wherbert@kingcounty.gov.
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"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) EmployerNo 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.
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