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Summary About the Position The Division Director has responsibility for the operations and the delivery of all wastewater treatment in the region. The Director leads 654 employees and manages an annual operating budget of $150 million as well as a capital budget of $250 million. For this important role King County is seeking candidates with a combination of technical, business, and emotional intelligence. The successful candidate will possess a record of professional experience that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and significant senior-level management experience in a complex environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and will lead by example to gain the confidence of the public, elected officials and staff. For the full job announcement please go to: https://karrasconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/KCWTD.pdf Persons interested in this position should submit the following information to https://karrasconsulting.net/ : • A cover letter. • A current resume. If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336. This position will remain open until filled but the screening process will move quickly. To be considered for the first round of interviews please submit your application materials no later than December 21st, 2020 . The headquarters for the Wastewater Treatment Division had been in downtown Seattle but the office-based workforce will be permanently shifted to home offices. Some space will be retained downtown for meetings and collaboration but more use of on-site work locations such as treatment plants for in-person gatherings will be expected in the post-pandemic future. Supplemental Information Forbes recently 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. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time: