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SALARY: | $78,977.60 – $100,110.40 Annually |
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LOCATION: | Seattle – Regional area |
JOB TYPE: | Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week |
CLOSING DATE: | 12/13/21 11:59 PM |
The King County Science and Technical Support Section in the Water and Land Resources (WLR) Division is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Quality Planner II to support the Field Hydrology group in the Science Section of King County Water and Land Resources Division in the Natural Resources and Parks Department The Science Section’s mission is to provide scientific knowledge, information, and analysis in support of regional environmental resource management. Our staff lead and carry out studies in applied environmental sciences, run monitoring programs, deliver specialized scientific and technical services, and inform evidence-based policies and regulations. We partner with other science agencies around Puget Sound, such as the Washington Department of Ecology, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, University of Washington, and others. Learn more at our website. The field hydrology program is composed of an interdisciplinary group of hydrologists, engineers, geologists, and ecologists. This program oversees installation and maintenance of an extensive network of continuous recording monitoring stations located in streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and stormwater facilities throughout King County and neighboring jurisdictions. The person in this position will be responsible for carrying out remote and onsite data collection, troubleshooting, analyzing and reporting water quantity (surface and groundwater), water quality, rain data, and presenting results to clients inside and outside the County. They will participate in using and maintaining the Hydrologic Information Center (HIC) data management system which provides internal and external access to hydrologic data collected at King County sites. Commitment to Equity and Social Justice: We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity. WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Permanent Telecommuting Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed remotely on a permanent basis. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite or other locations in the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note, that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. Work Location: Primarily teleworking and the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week but will require occasional availability on weekends and evenings as needed. |
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