Job Description
Summary
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Water Quality Planner/Program Manager II positions within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months.
Job Duties
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Work with utility staff to develop and implement a monitoring program for PFAS in groundwater.
- Assist utility staff with planning investigations of PFAS and other toxic contaminants in the wastewater conveyance system.
- Write study plans (SAP or QAPP) and coordinate sampling and analysis with King County's Environmental Laboratory.
- Analyze and interpret PFAS data for wastewater influent, effluent, biosolids and groundwater by putting it into context relative to regulatory standards, other available data and potential risk to the environment.
- Support and manage other projects related to CECs such as 6PPDQ in receiving waters, wastewater, stormwater and landfills.
- Assist with centralization of unit chemistry data into new data lake system.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING:
- Ability to interpret environmental chemistry data with regard to aquatic toxicity and mitigation needs outside of a CERCLA site process.
- Experience writing environmental science-focused sampling and analysis plans
- Excellent writing skills with experience writing about science in plain English.
- Project Manager experience leading environmental investigations that include coordinating with a field team and analytical chemistry lab.
- Ability to manage and analyze environmental chemistry data
COMPETENCIES YOU BRING:- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
As part of our interview and professional development processes, we align with a competency-based framework. Korn Ferry offers a publicly available resource that describes many of the competencies we consider during hiring and performance discussions.
You're welcome to review these materials to get a general understanding of the types of competencies we may be looking for:
https://www.kornferry.com/fyi-resources
Please note that while we draw on this model to inform our practices, we use it in a way that is tailored to our organization's needs.
IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU ALSO BRING:Professional experience interpreting PFAS groundwater, soil, or wastewater data for ecological or human health risk.
Professional experience in chemistry database management.
R and Python/SQL coding skills.
Geospatial analysis or geospatial data management skills.
Education or work experience in wastewater or solid waste facility operations or management.
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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
- 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 department's 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 Teamsters Local 117.
- Physical Requirements:
Must be able to go to field sites like landfills and wastewater treatment plants which might include uneven ground and walk around for at least 45 minutes at a time.
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.
We will review applications based on clarity, completeness, and alignment with the qualifications outlined in this posting.
When you apply, make sure your materials clearly show how you meet the core technical requirements. Highlight your experience interpreting environmental chemistry data-specifically regarding aquatic toxicity and PFAS in matrices like wastewater, biosolids, or groundwater. Call out the specific Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs or QAPPs) you have authored or co-authored, noting the experimental design and the study questions they addressed.
For project management, be specific about environmental investigations where you coordinated with independent field teams and analytical labs; please note that solo academic thesis work does not count toward this requirement. If you list geospatial skills, go beyond basic map-making: describe your experience with spatial interpolation or kriging, specify whether you managed raster or vector data, and list the tools used (such as ArcGIS Pro). Finally, detail your proficiency with R, Python, or SQL, specifically describing how you have used them to automate statistical testing or visualize large datasets,
To apply, please submit the following:- Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Answers to supplemental questions (We're looking for original answers that showcase your relevant job experience(s). The answers to the supplemental questions will be used in the screening process)
Note: A resume and cover letter are optional and will be reviewed if submitted. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
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.
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.
- 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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
Summary
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Water Quality Planner/Program Manager II positions within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months.
Job Duties
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Work with utility staff to develop and implement a monitoring program for PFAS in groundwater.
- Assist utility staff with planning investigations of PFAS and other toxic contaminants in the wastewater conveyance system.
- Write study plans (SAP or QAPP) and coordinate sampling and analysis with King County's Environmental Laboratory.
- Analyze and interpret PFAS data for wastewater influent, effluent, biosolids and groundwater by putting it into context relative to regulatory standards, other available data and potential risk to the environment.
- Support and manage other projects related to CECs such as 6PPDQ in receiving waters, wastewater, stormwater and landfills.
- Assist with centralization of unit chemistry data into new data lake system.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING:
- Ability to interpret environmental chemistry data with regard to aquatic toxicity and mitigation needs outside of a CERCLA site process.
- Experience writing environmental science-focused sampling and analysis plans
- Excellent writing skills with experience writing about science in plain English.
- Project Manager experience leading environmental investigations that include coordinating with a field team and analytical chemistry lab.
- Ability to manage and analyze environmental chemistry data
COMPETENCIES YOU BRING:- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
As part of our interview and professional development processes, we align with a competency-based framework. Korn Ferry offers a publicly available resource that describes many of the competencies we consider during hiring and performance discussions.
You're welcome to review these materials to get a general understanding of the types of competencies we may be looking for:
https://www.kornferry.com/fyi-resources
Please note that while we draw on this model to inform our practices, we use it in a way that is tailored to our organization's needs.
IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU ALSO BRING:Professional experience interpreting PFAS groundwater, soil, or wastewater data for ecological or human health risk.
Professional experience in chemistry database management.
R and Python/SQL coding skills.
Geospatial analysis or geospatial data management skills.
Education or work experience in wastewater or solid waste facility operations or management.
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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
- 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 department's 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 Teamsters Local 117.
- Physical Requirements:
Must be able to go to field sites like landfills and wastewater treatment plants which might include uneven ground and walk around for at least 45 minutes at a time.
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.
We will review applications based on clarity, completeness, and alignment with the qualifications outlined in this posting.
When you apply, make sure your materials clearly show how you meet the core technical requirements. Highlight your experience interpreting environmental chemistry data-specifically regarding aquatic toxicity and PFAS in matrices like wastewater, biosolids, or groundwater. Call out the specific Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs or QAPPs) you have authored or co-authored, noting the experimental design and the study questions they addressed.
For project management, be specific about environmental investigations where you coordinated with independent field teams and analytical labs; please note that solo academic thesis work does not count toward this requirement. If you list geospatial skills, go beyond basic map-making: describe your experience with spatial interpolation or kriging, specify whether you managed raster or vector data, and list the tools used (such as ArcGIS Pro). Finally, detail your proficiency with R, Python, or SQL, specifically describing how you have used them to automate statistical testing or visualize large datasets,
To apply, please submit the following:- Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Answers to supplemental questions (We're looking for original answers that showcase your relevant job experience(s). The answers to the supplemental questions will be used in the screening process)
Note: A resume and cover letter are optional and will be reviewed if submitted. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
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.
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.
- 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 King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
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