Wastewater Construction Management III - Conveyance Inspection

Summary

This posting is open to all qualified candidates

About the Role:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing specific construction and facilities inspection and testing programs on major public works projects and Wastewater Treatment facilities. This work will involve inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with wastewater operations, plans, and specifications, and preparing written reports. The position is responsible for reviewing the work of lower-level inspection staff while under the direction of senior staff.

About the Team:

King County Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) Conveyance Inspection work group has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager III (CM III) to be part of the team that inspects, tests, monitors, and maintains conveyance facilities including over 400 miles of pipelines and provides condition assessment data and technical support to King County's wastewater programs.

The primary functions of this position are field data collection and data quality and accuracy verification, field surveys, wastewater facilities inspection, and monitoring, and will work both independently and as part of a team.

This position will also support other WTD conveyance inspection and monitoring programs to provide information, field assessments, asset condition, and water quality data regarding WTD's conveyance system used to maintain and maximize the useful service life of WTD's pipeline assets.

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 Wastewater Construction Management - Asset Management, 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 Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• H2S Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Program: perform H2S corrosion inspections and collect grab samples for H2S, 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 the 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.
• 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.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Specialized knowledge of Cathodic Protection systems
• Specialized knowledge of H2S inspections and Monitoring
• Read, interpret and analyze technical information
• Computer Proficiency

Competencies You Bring:

Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.

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

Builds Effective Teams- Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Interpersonal Savvy- Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Mix of Remote and Onsite at the South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is 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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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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