Administrator II South Plant
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Job Location:
Renton, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 42 - 53
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
- This posting is open to current King County employees.This is a transfer opportunity and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible members of Teamsters Local 117 Wastewater Treatment Division Professional & Technical and Administrative Support.
If no qualified transfer-eligiblecandidate is selected King County employees external to the listed bargaining unit above will be considered.
Join King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division as an Administrator II and play a pivotal role in keeping our regional treatment plants running efficiently while protecting public health and the environment. This dynamic position offers the chance to lead innovative projects from improving document management systems to tracking environmental compliance making a tangible impact on the community and our natural resources. If you thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment enjoy solving complex challenges and want opportunities to grow your expertise in administrative leadership and project management this is the role for you. Your work will directly support critical programs that ensure regulatory compliance streamline operations and advance King Countys mission of sustainability and clean water stewardship.
About the Role:
The Administrator II supports King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division by ensuring smooth compliant and efficient operations across our regional treatment plants. This role drives key initiatives such as developing a system to track environmental compliance leading document management improvements and supporting the Operations Manager by providing high-level administrative analyzing data and coordinating contracts and projects the Administrator II enables the team to focus on protecting public health safeguarding the environment and delivering valuable community resources like reclaimed water and renewable energy.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems improving systems and making a direct impact on environmental compliance and operational excellence. Through collaboration with diverse teams and engagement with innovative projects the position advances the Divisions mission of sustainability and equity while contributing to community well-being.
About the Team:
Primary work includes supporting our operations and maintenance leadership team and staff as well as collaborating with Human Resources Finance and other sections to ensure efficient operations. Through our work we directly contribute to King Countys vision of a clean sustainable environment for our communities. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and team members are empowered to take initiative on projects that enhance equity efficiency and environmental outcomes.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 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 enforce regulations 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 well-managed agencythat 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. Ifyourepassionate 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 an Administrator II you 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:
- Administrative Leadership & Support - Provide high-level administrative support to the section manager and staff. Offer communication and document support including drafting formatting editing and distributing materials. Support development of work plans and strategic initiatives.
- Project Coordination & Management Assist leadership in managing ongoing projects and operational requests by creating tracking tools reports and documentation to support project goals. Participate and perform tasks for projects such as Electronic Document Records Management.
- Compliance & Data Management - Develop and maintain a system to track compliance due dates and action owners. Analyze and summarize data from research projects and technical systems. Ensure all correspondence and reports to directors and external agencies meet QA/QC standards.
- Process Improvement & Innovation - Identify opportunities to optimize work processes and implement improvements. Support digitization projects and enhance document and data management systems.
- Other Duties as Assigned - Perform additional tasks as needed to support the section division and organizational objectives.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Advanced experience (at least five years) of increasingly responsible office or administrative support experience.
- Advanced experience with Oracle Visio and SharePoint.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced analytical organizational & project management skills.
- Advanced document & data management experience.
Competencies You Bring:- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy process and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Required Licenses/Certifications:- Valid/Unrestricted Washington State Drivers License
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work Location:South Treatment Plant -1200 Monster Road SW Renton Washington98057.
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday-Friday. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation:This position is represented byTeamsters Local 117Wastewater Treatment Division Professional & Technical andAdministrative Support.
NOTE: Salary reflects $1.00 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all 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.Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):
- Technical assessment/interview: Virtual - late October 2025.
- Panel interviews: Virtual/in-person - to be determined - early November 2025.
To apply submit a:- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division:Visit ourwebsiteand check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)InstagramYouTubeand ourWTD Blog.
DiscoverMoreAboutDNRP: Visit ourwebsiteexplore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTubeandKeeping King County Green News.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 teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
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.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
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