Water Quality Planner / Project Manager II and III - Wastewater Treatment Planner

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Summary
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) Comprehensive Planning Unit has an exciting opportunity for several mid-level and senior-level planners. These positions will provide analysis, planning, coordination, process, and policy development for a variety of planning programs and projects. Programs and projects supported by these positions will include combined sewer overflow control planning, treatment planning, conveyance system improvement planning, inflow and infiltration control planning, asset management planning, and climate change planning. These positions require both working independently and working as members of teams that may include various leads, project managers, operations staff, staff from other sections, contractors, and partner agencies. The individuals in these positions will have key roles in conducting the work necessary to plan for and prepare the Wastewater Treatment Division to increase capacity to serve population growth, support system reliability, and comply with legal requirements. The individuals in these positions will work to account for population growth, climate change, changing regulatory requirements, sewer rate affordability, equity and social justice, sustainability, interests of component agencies and stakeholders, and resiliency in the Wastewater Treatment Division's future. These positions will also work to encourage the good use is made of public funds.
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Job Duties
Lead or assist on various components of the development and implementation of various planning programs, including but not limited to Treatment Planning, Combined Sewer Overflow Control Planning, Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Planning, Conveyance System Improvement Planning, and Climate Change Preparedness Planning.
Serve as project manager or as a project team member to develop and execute components of plans, studies, environmental reviews, or projects associated with various comprehensive planning programs (e.g., Treatment Planning Program, Combined Sewer Overflow Program, Conveyance Systems Improvement Program, Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program).
Serve as Planning Unit representative on various internal capital projects, other comprehensive planning studies and analyses, and external teams, identifying planning and policy issues and recommended approaches to resolve or elevate.
Review initiatives, plans, regulations, policies, technical studies, and documents for impacts on the regional conveyance and treatment system and various Planning Programs.
Coordinate, develop, execute, and/or assist with various types of planning, technical, costing, and policy analyses, such as treatment options, conveyance options, benefit/cost, literature reviews, sustainability, and data statistical analyses to evaluate technical concepts and recommend policies and decisions for various planning programs.
Coordinate with other units within WTD to consider the nexus and context of other system needs, opportunities, and priorities as they relate to various planning programs.
Coordinate activities with partner agencies
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and effectively manage conflict.
Make oral presentations to local component agencies, elected officials, community groups, and the general public.
Support the County's Equity and Social Justice Initiative.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Key Competencies:
Plans and Aligns
- Sets objectives to align with broader organization goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activates with relevant milestones and actions. Stages activates with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
Builds Effective Teams -
Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience. Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset. Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale. Shares wins and rewards team efforts. Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team.
Interpersonal Savvy
- Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Acts with diplomacy and tact. Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way. Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self. Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics.
Collaborates
- Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.
Strategic Mindset
- Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Readily poses future scenarios. Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, environmental science, or closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Increasingly responsible relevant planning, environmental review, and/or policy analysis and development experience.
Demonstrated experience reviewing, evaluating the feasibility of, and drawing logical conclusions from technical studies, plans, policies, or research findings.
Experience implementing various project management and planning techniques, principles, and practices. (WQPPM III)
Demonstrated experience working with minimal guidance where there may be ambiguity and established procedures and policies may not exist and must be developed. (WQPPM III)
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of various project management and planning techniques, principles, and practices.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information to a wide variety of expert and non-expert audiences.
Demonstrated skill in adapting to changing priorities, needs, and direction. (WQPPM III)
Advanced team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration skills to support the success of diverse project teams. (WQPPM III)
Ability to:
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a diverse work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the public and elected representatives. (WQPPM III)
Highly Desirable:
Knowledge of secondary treatment, nutrient removal, and/or advanced treatment methods for municipal wastewater.
Knowledge of conveyance methods and techniques for municipal wastewater.
Knowledge of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s treatment plants and regional treatment system.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, such as federal Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Knowledge of local government processes, public utility issues, and communications.
Fluent in a second language in addition to English.
Licenses:
Valid Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire, or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation service.
Work Conditions:
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employee will have access to shared workspaces at various **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. facilities. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive
from the Seattle & **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Public Health Officer. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
To support employees during this time **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
Work Location:
Primarily teleworking and the King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104.
There will be an expectation to travel to various worksites throughout King and South Snohomish County as needed for your work.
Work Schedule:
This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
Union Representation:
These positions are represented by the Technical Employee's Association (TEA).
Application Instructions:
These positions are open to current **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees within the Wastewater Treatment Division. Technical Employees Association bargaining unit employees will receive first consideration.
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 viable 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.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. application
Resume
Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
Responses to supplemental questions
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 **** or by email at ****
Supplemental Information
About the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD):
WTD protects water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region by providing high quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. WTD includes 650 employees across multiple facilities and serves 1.5 million people. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to another generation that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency.
WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
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, we are making **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: submit proof of vaccination, or
have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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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.
Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Wastewater Treatment Division
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to recovering and reusing the products of the wastewater treatment process. Beneficially recycling the treated water and nutrient-rich biosolids, and recovering energy from waste gases increases the efficiency of our wastewater treatment plants, conserves resources, protects the environment and saves money.
We protect water quality and prevent water pollution by providing wastewater treatment to 17 cities and 17 local sewer utilities. Wastewater Treatment Division serves about 1.5 million people, including most urban areas of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and parts of south Snohomish County and northeast Pierce County.
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