This position will provide specialized technical expertise and environmental planning and project management for technically, legally, and politically complex contaminated sediment projects. Primary responsibility will be on overseeing work performed on federal and state lead sediment cleanup projects associated with King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) outfall discharges. The position will provide oversight and management of multi-department County staff and consultant teams and will scope, plan, budget and provide technical direction for design and construction to implement the County’s Sediment Management Plan. The position will also provide policy analysis and regulatory review related to impairments.

Who is Eligible: This position is open to all qualified King County employees in the Department Of Natural Resources and Parks. First consideration will be given to members of the Technical Employees Association.

•  Provide specialized technical expertise on sediment cleanup and project management to the Sediment Management Program.
•  Provide technical and oversight of fast-paced, high profile Superfund and Model Toxics Control Act Sediment Management projects ensuring projects comply with appropriate and relevant regulations; including scopes, budgets, and technical review of all products provided to agencies.
•  Manage Department of Natural Resources & Parks staff on County sediment management projects including the preparation of sampling and analysis plans, environmental data analyses, risk assessments, and source control investigations.
•  Oversee and manage consultant contracts supporting the program.
•  Serve as technical expert on remedial investigations and feasibility studies of contaminated sediment sites.
•  Provide policy analysis to management teams on Superfund and Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Sediment Management projects.
•  Provide technical expertise and advice for the County Prosecuting Attorney Office regarding legal issues for Superfund and Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Sediment Management projects.
•  Represent the Sediment Management Program on WTD capital project teams that design and construct contaminated sediment cleanup projects to ensure technically and legally defensible projects that meet the intent of the Sediment Management Plan and applicable cleanup regulations and permitting requirements.
•  Develop and maintain relationships with members of other work groups within the section and with other WTD capital project team members.
•  Represent the County in negotiations with agencies regarding the Lower Duwamish Waterway and East Waterway Superfund and MTCA projects.
•  Coordinate and collaborate work with local, state, and federal agencies and organizations on behalf of the County.
• Conduct or oversee technical studies that advance the cleanup of contaminated sediment sites and recommend innovative methods to address challenging issues for these sites.
•  Manage multi-department County teams that support source control activities and actions that support sediment cleanup sites.
• Provide technical expertise for Wastewater Treatment Division management regarding monitoring of sediment, water and biota to evaluate the health of local waterbodies affected by CSO and wastewater effluent outfall discharges.
• Represent WTD’s interests in discussions with other agencies and tribal representatives regarding proposed projects.

•  Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or closely related field plus increasingly responsible experience working in environmental science related field.
•  Experience working with Superfund and MTCA Sediment Management Standards regulations and permitting requirements.
•  Experience with risk assessments, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies for contaminated sediment sites.
• Knowledge of County CSO and wastewater treatment system and experience working with CSO data and sediment, water, and tissue data.
•  Experience in project management and overseeing staff and consultant teams on sediment cleanup sites and source control investigations.
•  Experience managing projects, developing budgets, and overseeing consultant contracts.
• Experience working with and negotiating project scope with state and federal agencies on Superfund and/or MTCA sites.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
•  Willingness and ability to lead in equity and social justice efforts, including having difficult conversations.
•  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, peers and supervisor, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Knowledge of planning and project management techniques, principles and practices
•  Knowledge of contracting and bid-specification procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
•  Demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects/programs simultaneously.
• Exemplify continuous improvement in conducting assigned work and evaluating work processes.
•  Skill in reviewing and directing specialized studies.

Our ideal candidate will have the following core competencies:

Communicates Effectively – Is effective in a variety of communication setting: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
 
Manages Complexity – Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.

Resourcefulness – Marshals resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish as goal. Gets the most out of limited resources. Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

Values Differences – Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures. Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported. Applies others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results. Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
 
Interpersonal Savvy – Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture and geography. Acts with diplomacy and tact. Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way. Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self. Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Ability to travel throughout King and Snohomish Counties.

Application and Selection Process: 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.

Union Representation: This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Cindy Burch
Senior Human Resource Analyst
206-477-5419
Cindy.Burch@kingcounty.gov