Wastewater Capital Training Coordinator
Wastewater Capital Training Coordinator
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Summary
- About the Role:
The Department of Natural Resources and Parks Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve at the WTD Training Coordinator within the Capital Strategy Quality and Standards unit.
WTDs Capital program has grown significantly over the last 30 years and will likely triple in size over the next decade due to keep pace with population increases heightened regulatory standards and aging infrastructure. Change growth innovation and continuous improvement has always been a part of WTDs culture. As we expand our capital program learned lessons innovation and efficiency remain core organizational values.
The WTD Capital Training Coordinator will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials that enhance workforce development for current and new employees. These materials will cover WTDs capital project management processes and systems as well as foundational professional development topics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience using technology and project/program management expertise to develop facilitate and implement a project and program management training program. This program will be a valuable resource for all employees supporting the capital program aiding in onboarding continuous learning and skill development. It will also equip employees with the tools and resources needed for growth and advancement while enhancing their performance in current roles.
About the Team:
Becoming the WTD Capital Training Coordinator offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the Divisions culture and operations by creating lasting employee resources. Collaborating with diverse teams you will implement innovative training solutions to address organizational needs. This role is perfect for those passionate about fostering a learning environment and driving continuous improvement ultimately leading to more efficient project delivery and better service for the public.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We partner with regulators to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a wellmanaged agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
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. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Wastewater Capital Training Coordinatoryou will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theWastewater Treatment Divisionof 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. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Training Development and Logistics: Develop training content in collaboration with subject matter experts and internal/external partners. Coordinate all training logistics including scheduling livesession support and conduct inperson facilitations as needed.
- WTD Training Hub: Development a central WTD training resource for all training that compliments and leverages the County training hub that has already been developed.
- Communication & Change Management: Partner with the Program Manager on developing and implementing training program communication and change management plans and activities including creating communication materials and stakeholder outreach. Champion change management and continuous improvement.
- Engagement & Evaluation: Collaborate on developing implementing and evaluating strategies to increase engagement market trainings and services and improve user experience. Analyze training feedback to assess engagement and learning objective achievement. Prepare data for reporting.
- Needs Assessment: Assist with needs assessments to identify training opportunities at all levels (individual group team division department and organization).
- Equity & Social Justice Advocacy: Champion Equity & Social Justice acknowledging the pervasive impact of systemic racism. Facilitate candid conversations about race and equity in the workplace and how to advance equity in capital programs and the communities served.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- A Strong communicator both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate with audiences at all levels of the organization
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and present information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
- Advanced ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Advanced knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Advanced ability to effectively train coach and mentor others.
- Ability
to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of research methods.
- Basic quantitative analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Skills in gathering manipulating and using data.
- Skills in providing prompt and proactive data management support to end users.
- Proficiency in use of software that supports the delivery of work products such as SharePoint database software as well as Microsoft Office 365 products such as Word Outlook Teams PowerPoint Excel Visio and similar.
Competencies You Bring:- Action Oriented: Readily acts on challenges without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a cando attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues.
- Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings; oneonone 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.
- Plans and Aligns: 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.
Required Licenses:
A Valid Washington State Drivers License or the ability to arrange transportation to visit project sites on short notice.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Knowledge of capital programs processes and PMI methodology
- Previous experience in education eLearning and/or developing training materials and digital content.
- Knowledge of training principles and methods needs assessment design and evaluation.
- Previous experience in change management and continuous Improvement.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with occasional onsite reporting requirements. 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 and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes worklifebalance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work.
- Requirement:Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule:This fulltime position works a 40hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation:This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA).
Application and Selection Process:Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter) InstagramYouTube and theWTD Blog.
We welcome applications from all internal King County qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. 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.
To apply submit a:- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP website explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter) LinkedIn TikTok Instagram YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
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Guided by our True North 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 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.
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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.
To Apply
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
