{"id":36300,"date":"2020-12-23T17:33:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T01:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36300"},"modified":"2020-12-23T17:33:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T01:33:08","slug":"job-water-quality-planner-project-manager-ii-environmental-services-unit-department-of-natural-resources-and-parks-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-water-quality-planner-project-manager-ii-environmental-services-unit-department-of-natural-resources-and-parks-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Water Quality Planner\/Project Manager II &#8211; Environmental Services Unit, Department of Natural Resources and Parks (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/kingcounty\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2932543&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Seattle - Regional area, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$78,299.73 &#8211; $99,249.28 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Seattle &#8211; Regional area, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs\/week<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">DNRP-Natural Resources &amp; Parks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2020-12568<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Division<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Wastewater Treatment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/kingcounty\/jobs\/2932543\/water-quality-planner-project-manager-ii-environmental-services-unit\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/kingcounty\/jobs\/2932543\/water-quality-planner-project-manager-ii-environmental-services-unit<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/kingcounty\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2932543&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Seattle - Regional area, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">1\/3\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Summary<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Who is Eligible:\u00a0<\/strong>This position is open to\u00a0<strong><u>internal<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0candidates employed by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). \u00a0First consideration will be given to employees represented by Technical Employee&#8217;s Association (TEA). \u00a0Applicants from this recruitment may be considered for other vacancies as they occur.\n<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Telecommuting Requirement<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The work associated with this position will be performed remotely on a permanent basis. \u00a0There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN\">Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Employees will be provided with a County issued\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">connection<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0(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\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">by the department in alignment with the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/news\/2020\/May\/11-covid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span lang=\"EN\">Public Health Directive<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0from the Seattle &amp; 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">To support employees during this time<\/span>\u00a0King County has a robust collection of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/audience\/employees\/emergency-information\/Coronavirus.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tools and resources<\/a>\u00a0to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team<span lang=\"EN\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Work Location:\u00a0Primarily teleworking and the King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Work Schedule:\u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Job Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Under the direction of more senior staff, the Water Quality Planner\/Project Manager II will be responsible for carrying out a variety of environmental planning tasks for projects to be assigned in support of the WTD capital program, including (but not limited to) the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct or manage environmental reviews and impact analyses, and prepare environmental documentation required by local, state and federal environmental regulations (e.g., SEPA, NEPA, ESA, NHPA) in support of WTD projects.<\/li>\n<li>Recommend appropriate mitigation measures to address the potential environmental impacts of WTD projects.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that projects comply with County and Federal cultural resources laws and requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate solutions to environmental planning-related concerns that arise during the design and implementation of capital projects.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with members of other work groups within the section, WTD capital project team members, and external stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Manage the work of environmental consultants supporting WTD projects and programs (e.g., prepare scopes of work, schedules and budgets).<\/li>\n<li>Serve as environmental planner on multi-disciplinary project teams supporting capital projects that are of low to moderate complexity and risk to WTD.<\/li>\n<li>Review and provide environmental input on project plans and specifications.<\/li>\n<li>Represent the WTD\u2019s interests in discussions with relevant agencies and tribal representatives regarding the anticipated environmental impacts of proposed projects and programs.<\/li>\n<li>Perform research and compile information for more senior staff on environmental impacts or environmental regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate programs and proposals of other agencies for effects on assigned programs and recommend WTD response.<\/li>\n<li>Act as project representative for ECSS multidisciplinary work order contract to support capital projects and programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<ul>\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree in environmental science, planning or closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.<\/li>\n<li>Two years of increasingly responsible relevant planning, environmental science or related experience.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working in a professional office environment.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working on teams and conducting research on environmentally related topics.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Conflict resolution skills and the ability to tactfully and effectively represent the interests of the Environmental and Community Services Section on multi-disciplinary project teams.<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to resolve interpersonal issues on work teams promptly, respectfully and discreetly.<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage a number of project assignments\/tasks simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to learn tasks quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Valid Washington State driver\u2019s license or alternative ability to travel to meetings or field sites in a timely manner, including outside regular working hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).<\/li>\n<li>Experience and\/or technical knowledge of relevant natural resource issues, such as water quality, air quality, threatened and endangered species, and other ecological functions potentially affected by the construction and operation of wastewater infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of applicable planning techniques and principles.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to occasionally work outside regular working hours.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to attend field meetings and safely conduct project site visits in varied locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HIGHLY DESIRABLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working knowledge of wastewater systems and operations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in public works planning or capital project implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Professional certifications related to environmental planning or capital project construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>License\/Certification:\u00a0<\/strong>A valid Washington State driver&#8217;s license.<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Application and Selection Process:\u00a0Application 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.\u00a0Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this\u00a0position.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>King County application<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<li>Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position<strong>\n<p><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Union Representation:\u00a0<\/strong>This position is represented by the Technical Employee&#8217;s Association (TEA).<strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nRodney O. Dungo<br \/>\nHuman Resource Analyst<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:rdungo@kingcounty.gov\">rdungo@kingcounty.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State&#8217;s best employers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Together, with leadership and our employees, we&#8217;re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/audience\/employees\/careers.aspx\">Come join the team<\/a>\u00a0dedicated to serving one of the nation&#8217;s best places to live, work and play.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guided by our &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/initiatives\/true-north.aspx\">True North<\/a><\/strong>&#8220;, 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&#8211;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer<\/strong><br \/>\nNo 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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