This position is open to all qualified candidates. This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates in the following 6 months, after a selection has been made.
About the Role:
T he opening presents new challenges and the opportunity to work on a variety of different pro grams of inspection of current structures and pipelines within the King C o unty sewer system . The position provides greater insight into infrastructure, planning, and development. This opening joins a fantastic team and collaboration with multiple King County groups (King Engineering, Operations, Permitting, Real Property, KC Industrial Waste, and KC Parks) .
We are seeking Construction Manager IIs to become part of a growing world class organization. We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, agile, detail oriented, and customer service driven employees to add to our great team.
The Construction Management group is looking to fill multiple Construction Manager II positions with professionals that are excited about urban infrastructure, planning and development.
About the Team:
We are a team of passionate multi-disciplinary professionals dedicated to ensuring clean water in the Puget Sound 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 thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a difference, join us in furthering our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
This is a hybrid position. Staff will primarily telework but have access to a downtown co-working space and various facilities to participate in trainings and workshops, conduct meetings, and engage colleagues. The frequency of onsite work will depend on business needs. Some mandatory site visits and field work cannot be accessed via public transportation. Candidates will have access to a county vehicle or can be reimbursed if using their personal vehicle. Candidates will be issued a laptop, a regional transit pass, and a stipend for work boots and PPE.
WTDs mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. 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. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.
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 King County Employee you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .
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. Job DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing:
- Support Sewer System Inspection, Cleaning and Repair Program: perform general sewer inspections and diagnoses for pipelines, tunnels and siphons; perform sewer cleaning and repair activities as necessary, based on inspections and on-call situations; assess rock box conditions; oversee cleaning and repair projects with contractors, assess and repair maintenance hole frame and covers; track and report daily site visits, condition assessments and cleaning activities including debris removal; respond to emergencies with other staff to assess conditions and report out, repair and replace CP stations. Support use of the sonar equipment and CCTV inspections. During emergencies, assist in conducting inspections to determine the extent of damage to King County owned facilities, equipment, and assets and prepare reports with repair and/or replacement recommendations.
- Maintenance Hole Inspection and Repair: Locate Maintenance Holes (MH) and other related assets for inspection and testing using maps, engineering and other drawing reviews, and GIS and other mapping applications. Assess and repair MHs and operate construction equipment. Track and document daily site visits and organize H2S, CP, and Hazmat inspection program folders as well as spreadsheets for easy access and use.
- H 2 S Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Program: perform H 2 S corrosion inspections and collect grab samples for H 2 S, dissolved Sulfite, dissolved Oxygen, Nitrate/Nitrite, and PH level and temperature measurements and analysis throughout the WTD conveyance system. Review and perform trend QA/QC and analysis of data. Assist in updating SOPs and maintain and calibrate field monitoring and testing equipment per recommended schedule or as needed. Assist in maintaining existing and/or new data management system(s) to better manage, understand, and trend existing and future H2S sampling data.
- Support the External Corrosion (Cathodic Protection) Program: perform map and engineering drawing reviews, and field locating, visual inspections and testing of CP systems; Update location pictures and related information, and coordinate with GIS and Asset Management groups to document identified CP assets in databases; assist with updating Specifications and Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); assist with in-house repair of failed CP systems; Perform QA/QC of data and maintain and calibrate field monitoring and testing equipment per recommended schedule or as needed.
Qualifications You Bring:
- Demonstrated experience in using spreadsheets for tracking and planning purposes.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret a variety of schedules, drawings, specifications, and data reports; Skill in reviewing and compiling data, developing reports.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, with strong skills in safety and quality awareness.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve, be flexible under shifting priorities and tight timelines, and apply good judgment and initiative.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work on several projects/tasks simultaneously and complete projects/tasks within specified deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Proficiency using computers and applications.
- Ability to adhere to and assist in developing standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its
objectives. - Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- A valid Washington State driver's license, and a complete Washington State 5-year Driving Abstract from the Dept. of Licensing (to be provided before a final offer)
- Training in industrial first aid and confined space entry (or obtain within 6 months).
- Flagging certification (or obtain one in 6 months).
Working Conditions
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements 1 - 2 times monthly at a King County worksite. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work .
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Physical Requirements:
- The position requires lifting and carrying material and equipment, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Working in confined spaces and live sewer pipelines may require walking in a bent over position for long distances.
- Capable and willing to use personal safety equipment such as respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), if required
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime-eligible
- Union Representation: T his position is represented by 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 Required
- Cover Letter (preferred) - Please describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities meet the expectations for the position.
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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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