King County
Salary
$93,408.02 - $118,399.42 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025-25392
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
Wastewater infrastructure is critical to water quality and the health and wellbeing of our communities. Improving our system's sustainability can offer a wide variety of benefits, including addressing climate change, reducing material extraction and waste, expanding green stormwater solutions, minimizing energy and water usage, protecting habitat and trees, and supporting equity and social justice efforts.
About the Role:
This position will focus primarily on the incorporation of sustainability into the capital improvement projects of King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). It will lead sustainable materials and construction and demolition (C&D) materials management for WTD and support various other sustainability initiatives, including solar installations, Green Operations and Maintenance efforts, and securing sustainable grant and funding opportunities. This role will also coordinate across WTD's capital portfolio to assist capital projects pursing third - party building certifications. Along with green building technical expertise and capital project management skills, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment and passion for sustainable design and mitigating the impacts climate change. Candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented. They will have a strong ability to communicate complicated subject matter and work effectively on a variety of capital project and program teams.
About the Team:
This position will be supervised by the Climate, Energy and Sustainability Supervisor. The Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group is part of the Resource Recovery Unit in WTD's Operations and Maintenance Section. The Resource Recovery Unit strives to bring valuable resources, technology, and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable future-today. It is responsible for ensuring safe, environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including Loop® biosolids soil amendment, recycled water, and renewable energy, as well as managing programs including sustainability, energy, technology assessment, and nutrient management.
The Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group includes the Sustainability Program. This team is focused on development and implementation of King County sustainability policies, including the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO). Work performed by the team includes efforts to increase green building, use of low-embodied carbon construction materials, green O&M efforts, and construction and demolition waste diversion in WTD operations and capital projects.
WTD's mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. We are 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 King County.
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 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, 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, c
omprehensive benefits
, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing: Serve as a green building and sustainable design subject matter expert to WTD's capital program and projects , along with other sustainability initiatives such as solar installations and green O&M.
Educat e capital project and operations staff on sustainable materials and construction and demolition material management and support the implementation of these efforts on WTD capital projects .
Coordinate across and provide technical assistance for capital projects pursuing third - party green building project certifications , including LEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge , and Salmon-Safe.
Develop resources , tools, and communications for WTD staff that advance sustainability efforts within the agency.
Manage sustainability funding and grants opportunities for WTD projects and programs, as well as track compliance and submit reports for awarded grants.
Support WTD's Sustainability Program and other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, engineering, architecture, or another related course of study or a combination of work experience and education in one of these fields which provide s the skills and knowledge required for the job. Knowledge of, and work experience with sustainability concepts such as sustainable infrastructure, construction and demolition material management, sustainable materials, third-party sustainability scorecards, greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions reduction, climate mitigation, equity, social justice, and community engagement. Familiarity with the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO), and /or experience with the practical application and tracking compliance/reporting of sustainability policy. Demonstrated ability to research and develop program guidance , procedures, correspondence, and technical reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Competencies You Bring:
Manages Complexity :
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. C
ultivates Innovation
: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Manages Ambiguity
: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Self-Development
: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Collaborates
: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives .
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements (3-4 days per month for team collaboration and field visits). The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites throughout the WTD service area including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. Requirement:
Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. Work Schedule:
This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible Union Representation:
This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA) Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and 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.
To apply, submit a:
Complete Application Resume Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
W
ho to Contact:
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Dan Sherman at dasherman@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division
: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook
(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 Resource
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid b48w6evhx1uzzv0kgoz440ojce0ipk
$93,408.02 - $118,399.42 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025-25392
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
Wastewater infrastructure is critical to water quality and the health and wellbeing of our communities. Improving our system's sustainability can offer a wide variety of benefits, including addressing climate change, reducing material extraction and waste, expanding green stormwater solutions, minimizing energy and water usage, protecting habitat and trees, and supporting equity and social justice efforts.
About the Role:
This position will focus primarily on the incorporation of sustainability into the capital improvement projects of King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). It will lead sustainable materials and construction and demolition (C&D) materials management for WTD and support various other sustainability initiatives, including solar installations, Green Operations and Maintenance efforts, and securing sustainable grant and funding opportunities. This role will also coordinate across WTD's capital portfolio to assist capital projects pursing third - party building certifications. Along with green building technical expertise and capital project management skills, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment and passion for sustainable design and mitigating the impacts climate change. Candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented. They will have a strong ability to communicate complicated subject matter and work effectively on a variety of capital project and program teams.
About the Team:
This position will be supervised by the Climate, Energy and Sustainability Supervisor. The Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group is part of the Resource Recovery Unit in WTD's Operations and Maintenance Section. The Resource Recovery Unit strives to bring valuable resources, technology, and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable future-today. It is responsible for ensuring safe, environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including Loop® biosolids soil amendment, recycled water, and renewable energy, as well as managing programs including sustainability, energy, technology assessment, and nutrient management.
The Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group includes the Sustainability Program. This team is focused on development and implementation of King County sustainability policies, including the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO). Work performed by the team includes efforts to increase green building, use of low-embodied carbon construction materials, green O&M efforts, and construction and demolition waste diversion in WTD operations and capital projects.
WTD's mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. We are 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 King County.
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 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, 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, c
omprehensive benefits
, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing: Serve as a green building and sustainable design subject matter expert to WTD's capital program and projects , along with other sustainability initiatives such as solar installations and green O&M.
Educat e capital project and operations staff on sustainable materials and construction and demolition material management and support the implementation of these efforts on WTD capital projects .
Coordinate across and provide technical assistance for capital projects pursuing third - party green building project certifications , including LEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge , and Salmon-Safe.
Develop resources , tools, and communications for WTD staff that advance sustainability efforts within the agency.
Manage sustainability funding and grants opportunities for WTD projects and programs, as well as track compliance and submit reports for awarded grants.
Support WTD's Sustainability Program and other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, engineering, architecture, or another related course of study or a combination of work experience and education in one of these fields which provide s the skills and knowledge required for the job. Knowledge of, and work experience with sustainability concepts such as sustainable infrastructure, construction and demolition material management, sustainable materials, third-party sustainability scorecards, greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions reduction, climate mitigation, equity, social justice, and community engagement. Familiarity with the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO), and /or experience with the practical application and tracking compliance/reporting of sustainability policy. Demonstrated ability to research and develop program guidance , procedures, correspondence, and technical reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Competencies You Bring:
Manages Complexity :
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. C
ultivates Innovation
: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Manages Ambiguity
: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Self-Development
: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Collaborates
: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives .
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements (3-4 days per month for team collaboration and field visits). The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites throughout the WTD service area including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. Requirement:
Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. Work Schedule:
This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible Union Representation:
This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA) Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and 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.
To apply, submit a:
Complete Application Resume Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
W
ho to Contact:
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Dan Sherman at dasherman@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division
: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook
(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
,
X (formerly Twitter)
,
,
TikTok
,
,
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 Resource
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid b48w6evhx1uzzv0kgoz440ojce0ipk