Engineering Records Librarian/Archivist (PPM II)
Job Description
Summary
About the Role:
Are you a technically minded librarian/archivist interested in the history of infrastructure in Western Washington? This position is an opportunity to work on a fun and collaborative team who is dedicated to water quality, process improvement and producing quality designs to improve the Wastewater Treatment Divisions (WTD) Conveyance and Treatment Systems.
We are looking for a librarian/archivist who can manage our Engineering Content Management System (ECMS), which includes cataloging engineering drawings, transferring record drawings into the ECMS database for operations incorporation into master drawings, managing the database and providing customer support to internal and external requests for engineering drawings. This role will help ensure WTD has accurate records of built infrastructure.
This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.
About the Team:
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is responsible for centralized wastewater treatment for all of King County and conveying sewage from Cities and Sewer Districts in King County to our regional treatment plants. This position will be in our Engineering and Technical Resources Unit who are a fun and talented group of engineers, technical professionals, and designers who work to accomplish our Capital Improvement Program. This position will also collaborate with our Plant Engineering staff who maintain our Masters/ Facility Drawings.
Our work environment allows a good work-life balance for our staff. King County provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, Health Savings Plan (FSA/has), pension (WA State PERS), Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The County also offers LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation. The value of this benefit package ranges between $20,000 and 40,000 annually, depending on whether you are single or have a family.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With about 1000 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 an Engineering Records Librarian/Archivist, 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.Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Serve as the Administrator of the Engineering and Technical Resources digital engineering project collection stored in ECMS.
Provide assistance to internal and external customers researching engineering records.
Help manage ECMS, an on-line document management system that holds about 100,000individual records which consist of design, contract, and facility drawings documenting various types of wastewater infrastructure.
Develop policies and procedures for managing, digitizing, and retrieving these records.
Work collaboratively with Engineers and Designers to manage engineering records.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Degree in Library and Information Science or demonstrated equivalent level of experience.
- Working knowledge of an Electronic Content Management System
- Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Optimized Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Has experience with Engineering Drawings and Records.
- Has worked as an Engineering Libarian/Archivist.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work Details: The Engineering 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 the business needs and is subject to change.The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center - 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, additional onsite locations may include: West Point Treatment Plant, 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Road S.W., Renton, Brightwater Treatment Plant 22505 State Route 9 S.E., Woodinville.
- Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite 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 position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
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.Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)
Technical vetting interview: Virtual interviews will be held in January 2026
Panel interview: Virtual interviews will be held the held in January 2026
- Complete Application
- Optional Resume (will review if submitted)
- Optional Cover Letter (will review if submitted)
- 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.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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.
Summary
About the Role:
Are you a technically minded librarian/archivist interested in the history of infrastructure in Western Washington? This position is an opportunity to work on a fun and collaborative team who is dedicated to water quality, process improvement and producing quality designs to improve the Wastewater Treatment Divisions (WTD) Conveyance and Treatment Systems.
We are looking for a librarian/archivist who can manage our Engineering Content Management System (ECMS), which includes cataloging engineering drawings, transferring record drawings into the ECMS database for operations incorporation into master drawings, managing the database and providing customer support to internal and external requests for engineering drawings. This role will help ensure WTD has accurate records of built infrastructure.
This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.
About the Team:
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is responsible for centralized wastewater treatment for all of King County and conveying sewage from Cities and Sewer Districts in King County to our regional treatment plants. This position will be in our Engineering and Technical Resources Unit who are a fun and talented group of engineers, technical professionals, and designers who work to accomplish our Capital Improvement Program. This position will also collaborate with our Plant Engineering staff who maintain our Masters/ Facility Drawings.
Our work environment allows a good work-life balance for our staff. King County provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, Health Savings Plan (FSA/has), pension (WA State PERS), Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The County also offers LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation. The value of this benefit package ranges between $20,000 and 40,000 annually, depending on whether you are single or have a family.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With about 1000 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 an Engineering Records Librarian/Archivist, 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.Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Serve as the Administrator of the Engineering and Technical Resources digital engineering project collection stored in ECMS.
Provide assistance to internal and external customers researching engineering records.
Help manage ECMS, an on-line document management system that holds about 100,000individual records which consist of design, contract, and facility drawings documenting various types of wastewater infrastructure.
Develop policies and procedures for managing, digitizing, and retrieving these records.
Work collaboratively with Engineers and Designers to manage engineering records.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Degree in Library and Information Science or demonstrated equivalent level of experience.
- Working knowledge of an Electronic Content Management System
- Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Optimized Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Has experience with Engineering Drawings and Records.
- Has worked as an Engineering Libarian/Archivist.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work Details: The Engineering 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 the business needs and is subject to change.The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center - 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, additional onsite locations may include: West Point Treatment Plant, 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Road S.W., Renton, Brightwater Treatment Plant 22505 State Route 9 S.E., Woodinville.
- Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite 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 position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
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.Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)
Technical vetting interview: Virtual interviews will be held in January 2026
Panel interview: Virtual interviews will be held the held in January 2026
- Complete Application
- Optional Resume (will review if submitted)
- Optional Cover Letter (will review if submitted)
- 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.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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.
About King County
Be part of the solution that helps nurture equity and environmental justice
Apply for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division of the 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.
King County is a leader in its work and innovations to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
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