Infrastructure Coordinator

King County

Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 122848 - 155717

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This posting is open to current King County employees only

This position is hiring for (2) Career Service Infrastructure Coordinators

The Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking (2) energetic and motivated Infrastructure Coordinators to work between our Capital Sections and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Section. These positions are housed within WTDs Capital Strategy Quality and Standards (SQS) unit.

WTDs Capital Program has grown significantly over the last 30 years and is expected to nearly triple in size over the next decade to keep pace with population growth increasing regulatory requirements and aging infrastructure. Nearly all WTD projects are mission critical and directly aligned to protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region. We want to ensure these projects are delivered efficiently and are of high quality.

These unique roles straddling the Operations and Maintenance and Capital worlds are a nimble part of the organization and play an integral role in ensuring we are improving projects and taking care of wastewater assets to ensure reliance in our service across King County.

About the Role:

The Capital Infrastructure Coordination Program supports the coordination between capital projects/ programs and the operational needs of the utility. This program aims to strengthen relationships between operations and capital while supporting operations in a smooth transition of projects. The Infrastructure Coordinators will drive and innovate efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of capital project delivery. Infrastructure Coordinators will be responsible for the following duties:

Build strong rapport and relationships between capital delivery groups and operations and maintenance
Identify potential areas of improvement and work across work groups to understand current processes find areas of improvement ensure execution and help incorporate new practices / procedures in future work
Help problem solve challenges in the implementation of capital projects at operational facilities.
Lead through influence by adapting to diverse audiences inspiring others building trust and credibility fostering collaboration and teamwork and a strong focus on achieving outcomes.
Standardize policies processes and procedures for projects and across programs
Partner with the training team influence training program design and ensure capital delivery staff are equipped with necessary tools to successfully adopt changes.

Desired outcomes of this role are the following:

Contribution to greater wastewater asset reliability
Seamless project and program transition to Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
Increased staff understanding of plant operations and improved O&M satisfaction with capital delivery

About The Team:

The SQS Unit within the Project Planning and Delivery section of WTD is dedicated to maximizing capital delivery efficiency equity and quality through strategic planning standardization workforce development and partnering with Operations and Maintenance. Our team embraces a culture of collaboration innovation and service to the agency. We pride ourselves on our professional ethics and finding solutions for tough problems.

WTD is the employer of choice for passionate multi-disciplinary professionals dedicated to ensuring clean water in the Puget Sound for generations to come. 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.

WTD partners with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We are accountable to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed 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 you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a difference join us in furthering 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 Infrastructure Coordinator 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 conduit between Operations and Maintenance group and Capital Delivery group to connect personal align and consolidate work efforts and to address challenges
Lead incident investigation and debriefings. Compile write and document factors that led to the incident identify practices/procedures that need to be improved identify what went well and what if anything went wrong with the response. Report and ensure execution on lessons learned and best practices to improve future outcomes
Lead efforts to refine and standardize process improvement efforts as Testing and Commissioning of new facilities and new equipment at existing facilities
Analyze condition assessment results in the conveyance systems and ensure the right level of project is formed to address the asset issue. Ensure follow through and usher project through the project delivery process including new project requests portfolio engineering other work groups and execution
Work with the Lessons Learned program to ensure themes emerging from lessons gathered are incorporated into work processes across the division to ensure we are not repeating the same issues
Collaborate with SQS Unit staff contribute to and socialize training programs that support optimization of capital delivery
Support treatment facility and conveyance training for WTD staff

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Proven ability to work effectively with diverse project stakeholders and multi-disciplinary staff
Experience with wastewater utilities public works infrastructure design construction project control systems mechanical systems and/or asset replacement or equivalent
Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience facilitating group discussions writing reports and memos and preparing presentations
Skilled in streamlining processes process improvement and implementation including getting stakeholder buy in
Skilled in developing interpersonal relationships and instills trust
Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office suite (Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel) SharePoint and database management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding or knowledge of construction management contract management commissioning and testing are highly desirable.

PACP pipe condition assessment knowledge

Competencies You Bring:

Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: The team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104 to include all (3) Treatment facilities South Treatment Plant West Point Treatment Plant and Brightwater Treatment Plant and conveyance system locations.. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour 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:

We welcome applications from internal King County employees only. 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 Vetting: 2nd week of July 2026
Interview: Mid to late July 2026

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 contact Dan Sherman at

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SummaryThis posting is open to current King County employees onlyThis position is hiring for (2) Career Service Infrastructure Coordinators The Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking (2) energetic and motivated Infrastructure Coordinators to work be...