Source Control - Business Inspection Manager (Water Quality Planner/Project Manager Iii)

Summary

Why This Opportunity May Be Perfect for You: Seeking to protect surface water quality and make a meaningful impact? Join us in the implementation of King County's Source Control program, addressing stormwater runoff—one of the major sources of pollution. As part of a dedicated and diverse team of high-performing water quality planners, you will collaborate effectively to ensure inclusivity and sustainability in shaping pollution prevention strategies.

The position will manage business inspections for King County's Source Control program with a balance of office and field work. Your valuable contributions, ranging from database management to outreach material production, will directly contribute to safeguarding the environment. Explore diverse operations during site visits to promote compliance with King County Code 9.12, while verifying the implementation of best management practices from the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual.

As an essential part of the Source Control team, you will play a vital role in providing technical assistance to businesses and residents, empowering them to prevent stormwater pollution. Your efforts will directly impact outreach and educational initiatives, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities to contribute their skills and passion to this meaningful endeavor. Together, let's shape a more sustainable and equitable future for King County!

Who Are We? The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.

Who is Eligible: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

To learn more, please visit https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.

Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with these positions will be performed predominantly by teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Job Duties

Manage business inspections in the Source Control program. Duties include providing guidance to pollution prevention specialists; managing the business inspection inventory; assigning and reviewing work orders; assisting with improvements to database; reviewing lower-level enforcement documents (e.g., corrective action letters); and assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.

• Assist staff investigating surface water and stormwater quality concerns and problems.
• Conduct pollution prevention business visits at commercial, industrial, and agricultural sites to evaluate and gain compliance with King County Code 9.12 by applying and interpreting best management practices per the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of work experience managing a pollution prevention program.
• Demonstrated skills as an effective participant in multi-disciplinary team meetings or coalitions.
• Two years of experience conducting pollution prevention site inspections. This position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills with business and property owners, other King County departments, regulatory agencies, and the public and dealing with business operators and members of the public in a professional capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the programs and type of work described for this position, including the Clean Water Act, water quality standards, NPDES permit program, and King County Water Quality Code.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally, to peers, customers, management, and the general public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of source control BMPs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in enforcing codes or regulations.
• Knowledge of hazardous/dangerous waste regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of stormwater conveyance systems, flow control facilities, and water quality treatment facilities.
• Experience in effectively working with communities where English is a second language.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Competencies:

• Strategic mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Drives vision and purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates other to action
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Plans and aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Predominantly teleworking and the King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104.
• Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and it is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday– Friday, with flexibility upon discussion. This position may be required to work extended and/or flex schedule work hours to respond to service needs.
• Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.

Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• Response to supplemental questions
• Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
• Resume
• King County application

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Jamie Jensen-Young
Human Resource Analyst
206-263-8779
[email protected]

WHY WORK FOR KING COUNTY?
King County was named "Best-in-State Employer" in the Forbes magazine 2019, ranking 16 on the list of best employers in Washington State - visit Awards given to King County to see more! King County's Investing in YOU initiative is building a workplace where ALL employees can thrive so we can become the nation's Best Run Government. Enjoy a balanced life with benefits that support you!
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Forbes recently 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
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