Wastewater Sustainability Specialist

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 93408 - 118399

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

Wastewater infrastructure is critical to water quality and the health and wellbeing of our communities. Improving our systems sustainability can offer a wide variety of benefits including addressing climate change reducing material extraction and waste expanding green stormwater solutions minimizing energy and water usage protecting habitat and trees and supporting equity and social justice efforts.

About the Role:

This position will focus primarily on the incorporation of sustainabilityinto the capital improvement projects of King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). It willlead sustainable materials and construction and demolition (C&D) materials managementfor WTD and support various other sustainability initiatives including solar installations Green Operations and Maintenance effortsandsecuring sustainable grant and funding opportunities.This role will also coordinate across WTDs capital portfolio toassistcapitalprojects pursing third-party building certifications.Along with green building technicalexpertiseand capital project management skills the successful candidate will have a strong commitment and passion for sustainable design and mitigating the impacts climate change. Candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented. They will have a strong ability to communicate complicated subject matter and work effectively on a variety of capital project and program teams.

About the Team:

This position will be supervised by the Climate Energy and Sustainability Supervisor. The Climate Energy and Sustainability work group is part of the Resource Recovery Unit in WTDs Operations and Maintenance Section. The Resource Recovery Unit strives to bring valuable resources technology and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable futuretoday. Itis responsible forensuring safe environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including Loop biosolids soil amendment recycled water and renewable energy as well as managing programs including sustainability energy technology assessment and nutrient management.
The Climate Energy and Sustainability work group includes the Sustainability Program. This team is focused on development and implementation of King County sustainability policies including the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO). Work performed by the team includes efforts to increase green building use of low-embodied carbon construction materials green O&M efforts and construction and demolition waste diversion in WTD operations and capital projects.
WTDs mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. To our agency success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provideequitableservices to residents and businesses across King County.
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 an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment 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. Enjoy training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Serve as a green building and sustainable design subject matter expert to WTDs capital program and projects along with other sustainability initiatives such as solar installations and green O&M

Educatecapital project and operations staffonsustainable materials andconstruction and demolitionmaterial managementand supportthe implementation of these efforts on WTD capital projects

Coordinate acrossand provide technicalassistanceforcapital projectspursuing third-partygreen building project certificationsincluding LEED Envision Living Building Challengeand Salmon-Safe

Develop resources toolsandcommunicationsfor WTD staffthat advance sustainability effortswithin the agency

Collaborate and partner with finance onsustainabilityfunding and grantsopportunitiesfor WTD projects and programs

Support WTDs Sustainability Program and other duties as assigned

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Bachelors degree insustainabilityenvironmental studiesengineeringarchitecture oranother related course of study or a combination of work experience and education in one of these fields which providesthe skills and knowledgefor the job.
Knowledge of and work experience with sustainability concepts such as sustainable infrastructureconstruction anddemolition material management sustainable materialsthird-party sustainability scorecards greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions reduction climate mitigation equity social justice and community engagement.
Familiarity with the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO) and/orexperience with the practical application and tracking compliance/reporting ofsustainability policy.
Demonstrated ability to research and develop programguidance procedures correspondence and technical reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Competencies You Bring:

Manages Complexity:Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Manages Ambiguity:Operatingeffectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet sharedobjectives.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with occasional onsite reporting requirements (3-4 days per month for team collaboration and field visits). 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 throughout the WTD service area including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities.
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 full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday-Friday. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible
Union Representation:This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA)

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and 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

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contactDan Sherman at

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook(formerly Twitter) InstagramYouTube and theWTD Blog.

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.

Sign up for JobAlerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select theNatural Resourcecategory for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes 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 differenceCome join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North weare 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.

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.

To Apply
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.

SummaryThis opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.Wastewater infrastructure is critical to water quality and the health and wellbeing of our communities. Improving our systems sustainability can offer a wide variety of benefits ...

Summary: This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

Wastewater infrastructure is critical to water quality and the health and wellbeing of our communities. Improving our systems sustainability can offer a wide variety of benefits including addressing climate change reducing material extraction and waste expanding green stormwater solutions minimizing energy and water usage protecting habitat and trees and supporting equity and social justice efforts.

About the Role:

This position will focus primarily on the incorporation of sustainabilityinto the capital improvement projects of King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). It willlead sustainable materials and construction and demolition (C&D) materials managementfor WTD and support various other sustainability initiatives including solar installations Green Operations and Maintenance effortsandsecuring sustainable grant and funding opportunities.This role will also coordinate across WTDs capital portfolio toassistcapitalprojects pursing third-party building certifications.Along with green building technicalexpertiseand capital project management skills the successful candidate will have a strong commitment and passion for sustainable design and mitigating the impacts climate change. Candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented. They will have a strong ability to communicate complicated subject matter and work effectively on a variety of capital project and program teams.

About the Team:

This position will be supervised by the Climate Energy and Sustainability Supervisor. The Climate Energy and Sustainability work group is part of the Resource Recovery Unit in WTDs Operations and Maintenance Section. The Resource Recovery Unit strives to bring valuable resources technology and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable futuretoday. Itis responsible forensuring safe environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including Loop biosolids soil amendment recycled water and renewable energy as well as managing programs including sustainability energy technology assessment and nutrient management.
The Climate Energy and Sustainability work group includes the Sustainability Program. This team is focused on development and implementation of King County sustainability policies including the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO). Work performed by the team includes efforts to increase green building use of low-embodied carbon construction materials green O&M efforts and construction and demolition waste diversion in WTD operations and capital projects.
WTDs mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. To our agency success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provideequitableservices to residents and businesses across King County.
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 an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment 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. Enjoy training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.