[Wa-awra_water_jobs] King County Wastewater Job Opening

[Suzanne Anderson via WA-AWRA_water_jobs]

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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
<https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/wastewater-treatment/sewer-system-services/industrial-waste>
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
<https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/dnrp/wtd> 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
   <https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/dnrp/about/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 at kingcounty.gov.
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