Summary
About the Role:The position presents new challenges and the ability to work on a variety of different projects (both sewer and non-sewer related). The position provides greater insight into urban infrastructure, planning, and development. The position offers great teamwork, collaboration, and an opportunity to coordinate with multiple King County groups (Conveyance Inspection, Operations, Permitting, Real Property, KC Industrial Waste, and KC Parks)
This is a Project Manager position within the Local Public Agency (LPA) Program of King County's Wastewater Treatment Division. The LPA program coordinates with 34 local sewer agencies and other entities that serve King County residents to provide support for engineering and construction projects that directly or indirectly impact the County's regional sewer system. We also work with applicants (consultants, developers, or homeowners) in coordination with their Local Agency.
The LPA team - consisting of three full time staff and assisted by other engineers - reviews design plans for local sewer agency projects, issues approval letters, and performs inspections during construction, among other services, to lessen potential impacts to the regional sewer system. We also ensure all projects comply with Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines, King County Code 28.84.050, and other rules and regulations. As the LPA Lead, the position will manage the range of projects within the LPA Program, ensuring proper reviews are obtained, issuing approval letters, coordination of inspection services and providing answers to questions from consultants, developers, and others regarding questions that may impact King County conveyance infrastructure.
This position will provide technical review and participates in utility coordination for local public agency projects that will impact or are at risk of impacting WTD's sewer system. The position will help fulfill requests of the LPA program by finding and sending record drawings, answering questions regarding sewer service, review of sewer extensions, or direct connections plans to review and coordination of other agency design plans.
Project review can take place within a few days or over several years in parallel with a large project's design schedule. The position will help track down record drawings and easements; reviewing and providing comments on design and construction plans; and write approval letters for final plans of sewer connections. The position will also support the LPA Inspector and may assist the inspector in monitoring construction to ensure that WTD project requirements are followed.
Work with other non-sewer provider agencies developing intergovernmental agreements to accommodate or relocate WTD facilities. The agreements involve the roles and responsibilities of the parties during the planning, design, construction, and closeout of complex projects involving a variety of delivery methods. The development of the agreements require identification of and close coordination with internal and external stake holders within WTD along with other external government agencies.
This position performs work remotely and onsite:
About the Team:Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 800 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents . Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
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 Local Agency Program Lead , 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 Wastewater Treatment 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
What You Will Be Doing:- Coordinate the review of a variety of applicant and/or permit set design work in order to provide comments that protect King County infrastructure.
- Coordinate with local agencies, applicants, and consultants during design and permit review to provide conditions of approval and/or to support the development of interlocal agreements for any changes or impacts made to King County infrastructure.
- Communicate with elected officials, WTD management, local agencies and stakeholders regarding project-specific design as well as Local Public Agency program changes and updates.
- Ability to locate and interpret record drawings and a variety of construction drawings and specifications from various local agencies and consultants.
- Applying knowledge of Federal, State, County, and local rules and regulations during planning and permitting of construction projects involving or impacting sewage works.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:- A bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or closely related field.
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience as a capital project manager for design and construction project delivery of all phases of project implementation.
- High level knowledge of project management processes and knowledge of areas described by the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
- The ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
- Ability to use software that supports the delivery of required work products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and databases, as well as any technical or specialty software programs required to perform the job functions.
Competencies You Bring : - Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions.
- 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.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Required Licenses: - Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:- Bachelors degree or higher in Civil Engineering
- Previous work experience as a design civil engineer of underground infrastructure and piping systems.
- Previous work experience as a field inspector of underground infrastructure and piping systems.
- Knowledge of wastewater and sewer conveyance infrastructure.
- Understanding of easements/utility ownership, and entitlements.
- Ability to handle stress and maintain a calm demeanor working under tight deadlines and pressure and at times with incomplete information.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and local rules and regulations and how they relate to planning construction, and permitting of sewage works. Knowledge of public and private contracts related to public works construction.
- Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
- Skills in working as an effective team member and coordinate specific tasks.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements up to 6 days 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.
- 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-hours 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 T echnical Employee's 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
- Cover Letter
- Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at
diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our
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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.
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