Senior Geologist
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Are you ready to apply your fluvial geomorphology and engineering geology skills to the glacial landscape of scenic King County Washington Then come join us at King Countys Habitat Restoration Unit a leader in river and floodplain restoration as we build multibenefit projects that protect people and the environment. Working in the Habitat Restoration unit of the WLRD Capital Delivery Section you will participate in multiple diverse multidisciplinary teams that manage flood risk and restore important aquatic habitat. While participating in the design implementation and effectiveness monitoring of restoration projects you will experience many opportunities to build and showcase your analytical and communications skills.
About the Role:
The Senior Geologist (Environmental Scientist III) in the Habitat Restoration Unit of the Capital Delivery Section (CDS) will work with design teams to identify potential benefits and risks associated with river and stream restoration projects. This position will collaborate with senior technical staff including water resource engineers and ecologists in developing project design criteria and risk assessments and ensuring the success of river and floodplain restoration projects. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skillset and add to your list of geology projects!
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About theTeam:The Water & Land Resources Division delivers a diverse portfolio of environmental services including stormwater management salmon recovery flood risk management noxious removal and supporting agriculture and forestry. All of these functions are supported by a topnotch science section and a property acquisition unit. This portfolio puts the Water and Land Resources Division at the center of key plans and initiatives launched by the King County Executive including Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Climate Action Plan Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan and the Land Conservation Initiative. The work we do is diverse stimulating and at the forefront of addressing todays environmental challenges.
Commitment To Equity 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 Senior Geologist you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) or Wastewater Treatment Division. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Perform office and field studies to assess the potential impacts of restoration actions or other activities on natural resources in the river environment. Includes evaluating previous studies collecting and analyzing data predicting future behavior of natural resources and writing reports.
- Work with planners engineers and other scientists to identify and implement appropriate solutions to problems related to fluvial geomorphology flood risk reduction and critical salmon habitat.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelors degree in earth science geology geomorphology or closely related field OR work equivalent four 4 years in a relevant position.
Three 3 years of work experience in the field of fluvial geomorphology.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Flexibility to work independently in a fulltime telework environment while regularly collaborating on multiple project teams.
- Valid Washington State license in geology or ability to obtain Washington State license in geology within six 6 months through reciprocity.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Manages complexity:Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Communicates effectively:Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Plans and Aligns:Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Nimble learning:Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Tech Savvy:Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications.
Masters degree in Geology or geomorphology
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite visits at King Street Center 12 times per month and onsite field work 14 times per week.The frequency of onsite work isdeterminedby businessneedsand may be adjusted accordingly.Onsitereportinglocationsmaybeat variousKing Countyworksites includingthecollaborationspace at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104.This work arrangement promotes worklifebalance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement:Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule:This fulltime position will work a 40hour work week.This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required from time to time.
- Union Representation:This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
- Duration:This recruitmentaimsto fill one 1 TermLimited Temporary (TLT) positionwithananticipated duration of 3 years. Ifthe position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed theirinitialprobation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
- Physical Requirement:This position will be required to traverse uneven terrain in weather conditions including possible inclement weather.
Application and Selection Process:We welcomeapplications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months.
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.
Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply submit a:
- Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
- Resume.
- Cover Letter (not required but will be reviewed if submitted).
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Isaac Good ator .
Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit ourwebsite.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit ourwebsiteexplore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTubeand Keeping King County Green News.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: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.
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