Wastewater Construction Management III - Electrical Inspection

This posting is open to all qualified candidates.
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About the Role:

This position will focus on the inspection of the electrical, instrumentation, and controls components of construction projects, including standalone contracts at the Brightwater Treatment Plant and various offsite facilities, various electrical work orders including VFD, panel and other electrical appurtenance replacements, installations, repairs and upgrades in addition to other WTD capital improvement projects that involve electrical trade work scopes. Contract value amounts vary from small <$10k work orders to large $200M+ standalone contracts. You will have the opportunity to cultivate effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, project teams, and operations and maintenance staff through mutual understanding of goals, efficient communication, and trust.

About the Team:

What is great about the Wastewater Construction Management team? We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, results-focused, accountable, innovative, professional , and fair and just. Our mission is to protect the environment.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 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 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 Biosolids Project Manager , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at style="margin: 0; padding: 0"> .

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:

• Perform inspection and testing of electrical, instrumentation, and control (I&C) installations for assigned construction contracts/projects. Ensure compliance with contract documents and code requirements. Construction work could occur on any portion of the Wastewater Treatment Division infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems (WTDs infrastructure is located in northern Pierce County, King County, and southern Snohomish County). Coordinate work with other inspection staff. Provide lead direction to lower-level staff.
• Support the administration of small electrical specialty wastewater treatment construction contracts or the electrical discipline on larger contracts.

• Assist in the review of contractor submittals for electrical construction work for conformance with contract specifications and drawings.

• Prepare inspection and testing reports, field notes, and other required reports ; support change order preparations, contract dispute resolution and closeouts as required .

• Implement a defined program of inspection, sampling and testing and startup, and commissioning of facilities and equipment to ensure efficient and effective operations and to identify problems and recommend corrective action.

• Review and interpret engineering design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with acceptable construction methods and wastewater treatment requirements.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Two years of technical school training in electrical engineering, or a related technical field and four (4) years of progressively responsible construction inspection or sub-professional engineering experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contract specifications, specifically in the field of electrical and I&C.
• Ability to inspect materials and workmanship and recognize deficiencies and omissions requiring correction.
• Knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, techniques and cost factors, with emphasis on electrical/I&C installations.
• Knowledge of electrical and I&C systems, especially as applied to wastewater treatment, conveyance and/or other heavy industrial mechanical facilities. Experience in troubleshooting and starting up of I&C systems.

• Experience with construction in operational environments and knowledge of hazards and safety procedures involved.

  Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including ability to use a computer word processing, data analysis and documentation management .

Competencies You Bring:

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

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.

Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• A valid Washington State Driver's License and the a bility to drive County vehicle to various job sites each day.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.

• Union Representation: This position is represented by the King County Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.

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.
To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Complete Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Dan Sherman
HR Analyst
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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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