{"id":53340,"date":"2024-06-03T13:47:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T20:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=53340"},"modified":"2024-06-03T13:48:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T20:48:23","slug":"job-geologist-king-county-dept-of-natural-resources-parks-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-geologist-king-county-dept-of-natural-resources-parks-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Geologist, King County Dept. of Natural Resources & Parks (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Salary<\/strong>: $91,457.60 – $115,939.20 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location<\/strong>: Seattle, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type<\/strong>: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number:\u00a0<\/strong>2024IG21711<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department<\/strong>: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks<\/div>\n
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Division<\/strong>: WLRD -Water & Land Resources<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date<\/strong>: 06\/03\/2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date<\/strong>: 06\/23\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n
Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Natural Resources \/ Hydrogeology \/ Geographic Information Systems<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) benefit eligible position with an anticipated duration of 3 years.

Are you ready to\u00a0apply and build\u00a0your fluvial geomorphology and engineering geology skills\u00a0to the glacial landscape of\u00a0scenic King County, Washington?\u00a0King County River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) is a leader in integrated floodplain management because we build multi-benefit projects that protect people and the environment.\u00a0Working\u00a0in the Technical Services\u00a0unit\u00a0of RFMS\u00a0and the Rivers Capital\u00a0unit, you will\u00a0participate\u00a0in\u00a0multiple\u00a0diverse, multi-disciplinary teams\u00a0that\u00a0manage flood risk and restore important aquatic habitat.\u00a0From mapping and identification of hazards to capital project\u00a0design,\u00a0implementation\u00a0and effectiveness monitoring, you will experience many opportunities\u00a0to build and\u00a0showcase\u00a0your\u00a0analytical and communications skills.\u00a0

About the Role:\u00a0\u00a0
The Geologist (Environmental Scientist II) in the Technical Services Team of the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) will be a key technical team member working with senior scientists and responsible for helping to identify and map geologic hazards including channel migration, alluvial fan, landslide, earthquake, and volcanic hazards and working with design teams to mitigate hazard risk to King County residents. \u00a0This position will collaborate with senior technical staff including geologists, water resource engineers, and ecologists in developing flood risk reduction strategies and projects, addressing climate change impacts, and ensuring the effective management of floodplains and river systems. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skillset, gain project management experience, and add to your list of geology projects!

This position performs work remotely and onsite.\u00a0

About the\u00a0Team:\u00a0\u00a0
The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County\u2019s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure\u00a0from existing natural hazards and\u00a0in the face climate change. WLRD has a strong\u00a0track record\u00a0of reducing flood risk to communities, developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, and ensuring the county residents have\u00a0equitable\u00a0access to green space. We plan, design, and build flood and stormwater facilities that help to protect people and infrastructure while also enhancing habitat for salmon.\u00a0\u00a0King County’s Clean Water Healthy Habitat initiative plans on investing more than $9 billion over the next 10 years to protect water quality and habitat throughout the county. This will benefit the people, salmon, and orcas that call our region home.\u00a0King County\u2019s\u00a0Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP)\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(Download PDF reader)<\/a>is a five-year blueprint for County climate action, integrating climate change into all areas of County operations and work with King County cities, partners, communities, and residents.\u00a0These, and many more programs, make WLRD an exciting and fulfilling place to work.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:\u00a0
<\/strong>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 Science Communications Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at\u00a0http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/equity<\/a>.\u00a0
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Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. \u00a0Enjoy training,\u00a0comprehensive benefits<\/a>, and growth opportunities.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

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