{"id":52749,"date":"2024-03-18T13:49:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T20:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52749"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:20:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:20:28","slug":"job-biosolids-project-manager-wqppm-iii-king-county-dept-of-natural-resources-parks-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-biosolids-project-manager-wqppm-iii-king-county-dept-of-natural-resources-parks-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Biosolids Project Manager (WQPPM III), King County Dept. of Natural Resources &amp; Parks (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1255\/jobpostings\/image\/WTD%20Wave%20with%20bottom.PNG\" alt=\"Biosolids Project Manager (WQPPM III) description image\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Biosolids Project Manager (WQPPM III)<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">$99,673.60 &#8211; $126,339.20 Annually<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Seattle, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs\/week<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2024HD21212<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">DNRP-Natural Resources &amp; Parks<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Division: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Parks<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">03\/13\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">3\/27\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\" term-description\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\"><strong>Category<\/strong>: Natural Resources \/ Wastewater \/ Project Management<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/dept\/dnrp\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/kingcounty\/jobs\/4423970\/biosolids-project-manager-wqppm-iii\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p>Exciting News! WTD&#8217;s Resource Recovery Section are looking for a career service Biosolids Project Manager who want to work for an organization that empowers continued learning, values work\/life balance, and works to support thriving, resilient neighborhoods, and communities in the Puget Sound region.<br \/><br \/><strong>About The Role:<\/strong><br \/>The primary function of this role is to manage Loop\u00ae biosolids beneficial reuse projects. The role provides technical expertise and QA\/QC for project planning, permitting, environmental monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The biosolids Project Manager may negotiate inter-jurisdictional contracts with other utilities, and oversee a capital budget to support projects.<br \/><br \/><u>This position performs work remotely and onsite.<\/u><em><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/em><br \/><em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/><strong>About The Team:<\/strong><br \/>The Renewable Products &amp; Services Unit of the Resource Recovery Section includes the Recycled Water and Biosolids Programs. This position would serve in the Biosolids Program. Biosolids are organic matter that our treatment plants recover from wastewater. Once biosolids leave the treatment plants, it is known by our product name, Loop\u00ae. \u00a0For over 40 years, our forest and farm customers across Washington have used Loop to enrich their soil for improved tree growth and more robust crops. Loop is one of WTD&#8217;s best products, and it&#8217;s our job to ensure it reaches customers and that we continue to distribute it for beneficial use \u2014 keeping biosolids out of landfills. Loop is an important product for WTD because it helps ensure the balance of greenhouse gas emissions that help reduce our climate impact.<br \/><br \/>We have an entrepreneurial spirit and the know-how critical to resource recovery (the verb) in combating climate impacts. Our strategic priorities are transformation, innovation, and performance, and we celebrate employees who take initiative.<br \/><br \/><strong>Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:<\/strong><br \/>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. \u00a0We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a WQPPM III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/equity\">http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/equity<\/a>.<br \/><br \/><strong>Apply now for a rewarding career at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/legacy\/depts\/dnrp\/wtd\">Wastewater Treatment Division<\/a>\u00a0of King County Department of Natural Resources &amp; Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. \u00a0Enjoy training,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/legacy\/audience\/employees\/careers\/why-work-here.aspx\"><strong>comprehensive benefits,<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and growth opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Job Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>What You Will Be Doing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide technical expertise and quality assurance\/quality control for projects including construction and operation of compost pilot and full-scale project. Analyze technical information and issues, making decisions where established guidelines or procedures do not exist. Maintain working relationships with outside technical and scientific experts and researchers, collaborating to solve questions and issues.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that pre- and post-process environmental monitoring is performed according to regulatory requirements and that sampling protocols, chain of custody, analytical methods and laboratory QA\/QC are correctly followed and reported.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor performance and ensure contract compliance; interpret contract language; negotiate and write change orders; review and approve invoices.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain process application data, ensuring that data is accurate for regulatory reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and present information to various audiences, including government officials and general public. Act as liaison for the biosolids program to potential and existing agricultural customers, state and local agencies, regulators, and the media. Respond to comments and inquiries. Act as subject matter expert for composting across WTD.<\/li>\n<li>Establish and maintain effective, open working relationships with key project stakeholders. Represent WTD on external committees and forums.<\/li>\n<li>Plan for future equipment purchases and replacements; develop specifications and coordinate acquisitions with King County Fleet; budget for unexpected major repairs and new technologies; provide quarterly status reports.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee use of county-owned equipment.<\/li>\n<li>May be asked to manage or participate in other projects as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Qualifications You Bring:\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in the use of biosolids or similar products, gained through managing, advising, or regulating land-based projects.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in environmental sampling, data collection, and data analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in ensuring that projects comply with environmental regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations, for example peers, managers, external experts, regulators, citizens, or community organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in preparing documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and analyzing data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Competencies You Bring:<\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div><strong>Plans and Aligns<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.<\/div>\n<strong>Interpersonal Savvy<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; 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.<br \/><strong>Collaborates<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.<br \/><strong>Strategic Mindset\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Readily poses future scenarios. Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.<br \/><strong>Action Oriented\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Readily acts on challenges, without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues.<br \/><br \/><strong>Required Licenses &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Valid Washington State Driver\u2019s License<br \/><em>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><br \/><strong>It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of best management practices for land application of biosolids.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the physical and chemical interactions between biosolids, soils, groundwater, and surface water.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of agricultural practices.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Washington\u2019s Statewide General Permit for Biosolids, including the ability to develop appropriate plans for land application and environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remote and Onsite Work Details:\u00a0<\/strong>Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1 day per week. 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\u2019s vision of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/legacy\/depts\/dnrp\/about\/green-where-we-work\">Green Where We Work<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote Work Location Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work Location:\u00a0<\/strong>South Treatment Plant (1200 Monster Road SW, Renton WA, 98057)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Representation:<\/strong>\u00a0This position is represented by The Technical Employees\u2019 Association.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Application and Selection Process:<\/strong><br \/>We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives, life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.<br \/><br \/>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.\u00a0<strong>Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><br \/>To apply, submit a:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover Letter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNote: \u00a0Additional documents won&#8217;t be considered.<br \/><br \/><strong>Who to Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:<br \/>Helen David &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Hdavid@kingcounty.gov\">Hdavid@kingcounty.gov<\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Discover More about DNRP:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/dnrp\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>explore an<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/1iWqym0\"><strong>interactive map<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of our recent accomplishments and check us out at<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KingCountyDNRP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KCDNRP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>X (formerly Twitter)<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kingcountydnrp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kingcountydnrp\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kingcountydnrp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DNRPKingCountyWebDev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingcountygreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Keeping King County Green News<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Sign up for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/kingcounty\/jobInterestCards\/categories\">Job Alerts<\/a>\u00a0to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the\u00a0<strong>Natural Resources<\/strong>\u00a0category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.<br \/><br \/><strong>Forbes named King County as one of Washington State&#8217;s best employers.<\/strong><br \/><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<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/audience\/employees\/careers.aspx\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Come join the team<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0dedicated to serving one of the nation&#8217;s best places to live, work and play.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Guided by our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/initiatives\/true-north.aspx\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;True North&#8221;<\/a>, 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.<br \/><br \/><strong>King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer<\/strong><br \/>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.<br \/><br \/><strong>To Apply<\/strong><br \/>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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl><\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Agency<\/dt>\n<dd>King County<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>King Street Center<br \/>201 South Jackson Street<br \/>Seattle, Washington, 98104<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>206-477-3404<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,6109,413,1087,2720,32,33,281,7,286,13,871],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52749"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52749"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52750,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52749\/revisions\/52750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}