Summary
J oin the Wave of Change in King County! Be the Catalyst for Cleaner Waters and a Healthier Community! About the Role: - Lead the Charge: Coordinate the implementation of King County's Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and make a real impact on water quality.
- Empower Agencies: Provide essential technical support and guidance to County agencies, ensuring compliance with stormwater permits and water quality regulations.
- Innovate and Inspire: Develop cutting-edge resources, templates, and tools to enhance compliance and improve water quality.
Why This Role? - Shape the Future: Represent King County as the Phase I NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit Manager and drive regional water quality efforts.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team of water quality planners, engineers, and staff across King County and beyond.
- Career Growth: Embrace exciting challenges and innovative approaches within a supportive team culture.
Make a Difference with Equity and Social Justice at the Core! - Align and Elevate: Contribute to King County's initiatives like the Stormwater Investment Plan and Clean Water Healthy Habitat.
- Champion Equity: Apply principles of Equity and Social Justice to build up internal efforts and increase equity across King County.
Join us and be part of a transformative journey towards a cleaner, healthier environment for all! About the Team: King County's Stormwater Services Section is committed to protecting public safety, improving water quality, and restoring aquatic resources in unincorporated King County. We own and maintain stormwater facilities and collaborate with cities, non-profits, tribes, and partners to accelerate regional conservation efforts that benefit community health and the environment.
We increase our impact through partnerships both informal and formal, such as the
ROADMAP ,
Regional Stormwater Managers Forums , and
STORM (Stormwater Outreach for Regional Municipalities), as well as more focused partnerships like
Our Green Duwamish .
The Stormwater Services Section is part of the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), which includes eight (8) sections, and is housed within the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP). Supported by an annual budget of approximately $250 million, WLRD's over 400 staff work on projects that protect and restore clean water and land, emphasizing equity and resilience against climate change.
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 Water Quality Compliance Unit Manager (Environmental Programs Managing 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 (WLRD) 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
What You Will be Doing: - Ensures the implementation and compliance of King County's Phase I Stormwater Permit Program, guiding programs, strategies, and systems aimed at improving and optimizing the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and all associated efforts. Works to incentivize countywide compliance while effectively communicating the need for required resources to maintain compliance and effectively manage noncompliance.
- Ensure engagement with overburdened communities to provide recommendations that will be integrated into annual SWMP.
- Supervises, develops, and coaches a dedicated team of high-performing water-quality planners, engineers, and other assigned staff to guide and implement stormwater management programs. Defines clear directives for the unit and transparently maps how workflows between staff, establishing clear criteria and structured frameworks for prioritizing staff and work assignments.
- Establishes effective working relationships with other County departments, local jurisdictions, and state agencies to ensure the County meets permit and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as the County's representative to NPDES permit focused forums, helping to build partnerships with other permittees to advance the goal of improved stormwater management and water quality in the region.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring: - Three (3) years of experience managing stormwater management programs, including programs related to municipal stormwater NPDES permit compliance.
- Background working with stormwater engineering principles, practices and methods, including but not limited to storm and surface water management, storm drainage systems, City/County Code and Best Management Practices.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes and manuals pertaining to management principles and practices relating to stormwater, water quality, the Washington State Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and the Federal Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Western Washington Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit.
- Experience working with managers and decision makers to achieve policy objectives.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a diverse group of people.
- Experience incorporating equity and social justice into strategic planning and operations.
- Project management skills, including developing scope, schedule and budget and principles of managing projects through to completion.
- Effective communication skills necessary for working with managers, decision-makers, and diverse groups, as well as for strategic planning and operations.
Competencies You Bring:
PLANS AND ALIGNS: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
CULTIVATES INNOVATION: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
ACTION ORIENTED: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
DRIVES ENGAGEMENT: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve objectives.
It Would Be Nice if You Also Bring: - Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Implementing principles and practices of supervision including collaboration, coaching, mentoring and successfully managing conflict.
- Knowledge of principles of customer service and continuous quality improvement.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining good community relations with a diverse public.
- Experience making presentations to elected officials, high-level decision makers, and the public.
- Knowledge of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions: - Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically one (1) day 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. 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 by a union.
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 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. 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 Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or
jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
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