Remediation Source Control Technical Lead

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Seattles waterways and environmental health

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Remediation and Source Control Lead(Environmental Analyst Sr.) to lead critical efforts in cleaning up and protecting some of our citys most iconic natural resources. Your expertise will help fulfill the City of Seattles commitments to ongoing sediment cleanup projects including the Lower Duwamish Waterway East Waterway and Gasworks Park.

In this role you will drive regulatory compliance strategic planning and technical analysis to guide where City investments are made. By identifying and eliminating pollution sources youll play a pivotal part in preventing future recontamination and ensuring long-term success for these critical cleanup efforts. Your work will directly impact public health environmental stewardship and the restoration of waterways that connect our communities.

If youre ready to combine your engineering expertise with meaningful environmental action join us in creating a cleaner healthier future for Seattle.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

As the Remediation and Source Control Leadyou will:

• Support Seattles remediation obligations by guiding source control-related solids sampling establishing long-range source control planning conducting pollutant spatial and trend analysis and compiling associated regulatory reporting
• Oversee particle transport and pollutant loading modeling and associated responsive planning in consultation with internal and external remediation partners including municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Oversee consultant contracts including work planning and budgets for data collection and analysis related to Early Action Areas and remediation sites
• Collaborate with the City of Seattle remediation team to plan and implement source control strategies within remediation basins
• Assist the stormwater policy advisor and stormwater source control staff in drafting and updating the Source Control Implementation Plan and annual regulatory reports
• Attend internal and external meetings with City staff regulatory agencies and members of the public to support remediation negotiations planning and public participation efforts
• Lead SPUs PCB in building materials team coordinating with a multi-jurisdictional team to address potential TSCA site impacts on remediation and conveyance assets

*Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education:Bachelors degree in natural or physical sciences environmental sciences planning (with emphasis on environmental issues) public administration/policy (with emphasis on natural resources) or related field.

Experience:Minimum of three years of experience in environmental research environmental law impact analysis environmental compliance toxic substance management or a related field. Other combinations of education training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

Desired Experience:

• Experience working on environmental remediation such as CERCLA or MTCA sites
• Expertise supporting modeling work such as pollutant loading or particle transport
• Proficiency conveying complex environmental regulations and activities to persons with varied backgrounds
• Extensive understanding of contaminants and associated environmental regulations

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting January 2 2025 City employees will have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is $58.21 - $67.84 Hourly

How to Apply:

• An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.
• Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters as they will not be considered in the review of candidates qualifications.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Kyle Chowat.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: Requirement(s):

1. A complete NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application

1. Attached Resume in relation to this position.

*** You must include a resume. If you do not submit these documents your application will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume has successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. *