From wa-awra_water_jobs at u.washington.edu Wed Sep 11 15:22:56 2024 From: wa-awra_water_jobs at u.washington.edu (Suzanne Anderson via WA-AWRA_water_jobs) Date: Wed Sep 11 16:28:21 2024 Subject: [Wa-awra_water_jobs] King County Wastewater Job Opening Message-ID: Industrial Waste Compliance Specialist II | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an enthusiastic, positive-thinking, and collaborative team member to conduct field monitoring and sampling activities for our Industrial Waste program. The Compliance Specialist II position is a fantastic opportunity to work for a progressive utility focused on providing essential wastewater services to the public in an equitable and inclusive environment. This role performs required sampling and monitoring in the field and conducts surveillance monitoring and key maintenance hole activities. Openings for Compliance Specialist II positions are infrequent, and experience working in this role is a good career path position which can eventually lead to a promotion and various growth opportunities such as Compliance Specialist III, Compliance Investigator role, other positions within the Environmental and Community Service Section or jobs at the King County Environmental Lab. About the Role: This position primarily performs field activities associated with monitoring and sampling industrial users across WTD?s sewer service area. Other aspects of the position consist of calibrating and maintaining sampling equipment, ordering equipment and supplies, and creating standard operating procedures for sampling events. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for conducting sampling efforts independently at various industrial facilities and has the skills and abilities to work collaboratively as a sampling team member. Our candidate must be able to work in challenging settings and treat others with respect and professionalism at all times. This position performs work remotely and onsite. About the Team: We have a talented, professional staff that is dedicated to working with industrial users each day in the best way possible. The King County Industrial Waste (KCIW) program is a unit within the Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) and serves the important role of protecting our workers and sewer and treatment infrastructure from industrial wastewater discharges. By ensuring that industrial wastes are properly treated before being conveyed to the sanitary sewer system, KCIW helps the treatment plants discharge clean water to Puget Sound. The ECSS section advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. 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 Compliance Specialist II, 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: - Plan and execute industrial waste (IW) sampling and other field monitoring activities and measurements in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Document and log all activities associated with sampling. - Use plans and documents related to IW discharges and conveyance facilities to locate and select sample sites. - Evaluate and monitor industrial discharges and analytical data. Recognize violations and report them to industry representatives and Industrial Waste Compliance Investigators. Use computers, MS Office Suite and KCIW?s Pretreatment Information Management System Database. - Procure sampling equipment and associated supplies. Maintain equipment purchase, maintenance and calibration logs and records. - Evaluate, operate, maintain, calibrate, and modify complex sampling and analytical equipment. Respond to complaint calls about spills into the sanitary sewer system. - Provide excellent customer service and interact industrial waste customers at field locations in the King County service area and collaborate with peers in the KCIW unit, and staff at the environmental lab. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring: - At least 2 years of experience conducting field sampling and monitoring work associated with industrial waste pretreatment programs or a related environmental field. - Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. - Demonstrated knowledge of safety hazards associated with environmental sampling. - Demonstrated skill in using computers and software programs such as databases, word processing and spreadsheets. - Skill in operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sampling equipment. - Skill in dealing effectively with groups or individuals in difficult circumstances. - Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with co-workers and customers. Competencies You Bring: - Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. - Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. - Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. - Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Required Licenses: - Valid Washington State Driver?s License - Traffic Control Certification (within 6 months of hire date) It Would be Great if you Could Also Bring: - Industrial waste pretreatment programs experience conducting field sampling and monitoring work. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: - Field Work, On-site and Remote Work Details: Employees in this role will primarily conduct sampling and monitoring at industrial facilities throughout the WTD service area with field work reporting requirements typically 4-5 days per week. Sampling equipment and County-vehicle will be housed at the King County Environmental Lab (KCEL) and a dedicated workstation will be provided there. Remote work from a home location is available when not conducting field work or other work at KCEL. The frequency of field and onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite field work reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department?s 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. - Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. - Union Representation: This position is represented by Local 1652R. - Physical Requirement: Ability to remove and replace utility access covers and lift up to 50 pounds of field equipment. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current employees who are Local 1652R union members. 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 - Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. *Anticipated* Timeline for this recruitment: (Subject to change) - Panel Interviews - Week of 10/14 - Hiring Selection - End of October Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at anremolana@kingcounty.gov. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: