This opportunity is open to current King County employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.  Approximately 3-to-4-month Special Duty Assignment

About the Role: 
The King County (KC) Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is hiring a West Offsite Operations and Maintenance team leader. In this role, you will have a team of 29 operators and facilities maintenance professionals. You will oversee the planning and processes for our west offsite wet weather facilities, including Georgetown Wet Weather Station, manage the maintenance of our offsite and West Point facilities, and be an active member of the O&M Leadership Team.
 
This is a leadership role, and it will serve on the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Leadership Team. The team is responsible for the O&M strategic planning, developing leadership skills among our supervisors, providing growth opportunities for our staff members, and implementing metrics that deliver on key performance indicators that measure our progress.

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) ensures safe, environmentally protective wastewater treatment for King County: We serve 34 wholesale customers and approximately 2 million residents. O&M includes five treatment facilities and 48 pump stations. We manage 400 miles of conveyance pipes and treat an average of 178MGD of wastewater annually. As a clean water agency, we recover resources such as biosolids, recycled water, and biogas, and we continually seek new ways to capture beneficial resources that would otherwise be lost.
                                     
About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be a key part of one of King County's largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of the largest capital program in King County with projects and programs stretching across 2200 square miles.  

To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. 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.

Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 900 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.

We partner with regulatory agencies 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 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're passionate 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 a West Offsite Operations and Facilities Maintenance,you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply 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, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide leadership to West Offsite Operations team and West Point Facilities team, participating in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the section, developing and motivating staff, setting team goals, organizing and delegating tasks, and effectively communicating across O&M teams. 
• Assist the section manager in the daily operation of wastewater conveyance and offsite treatment facilities and on-and offsite facilities maintenance, including providing planning, analytical and project management support for assigned work and projects.  
• Represent the section in the planning and implementation of programs for maintaining the assets of surface water, storm water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in leading teams that includes skills in team building, building consensus and working effectively with a diverse team.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation.
• Knowledge of budget techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in writing and communicating technical and non-technical information; Skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences
• Skill in negotiation techniques and principles. 
• Effective decision-making skills
• Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry.
• Group IV Wastewater Operator's Certification
• Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide timely or emergency transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation.

• Builds Effective Teams -Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• 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.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Working Conditions: 

• On-site at the Jameson Bldg. and West Point Treatment Plant - Employees in this role work primarily onsite, may have the opportunity to work 1 - 2 days from a home location dependent on business needs. 
• Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
  Work Location(s): 
  • West Offsite, Jameson Building 2501 W. Jameson, Seattle, WA AND
  • West Point Treatment Plant, 1400 Discovery Park Blvd., Seattle, WA
• Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Monday through Friday, core hours are 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. 
• Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $2.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment with an anticipated length of 3-to-4-months.

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Cover Letter 
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD 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. 

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're 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 nation's 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.

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