King County
Introduction
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Capital Project Manager IV positions within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.
Are you a collaborative people leader and skilled manager of capital projects ready to join a dedicated and diverse team to improve water quality, rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure, and advance multi‑benefit capital projects? Are you excited to grow your career as a Capital Projects Supervisor working collaboratively to improve water quality for salmon and improve the resiliency of stormwater infrastructure for the communities of unincorporated King County?
Look no further than the Stormwater Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We are a tight knit community of stormwater focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to deliver stormwater capital projects for the geographically and culturally diverse communities of unincorporated King County. We are seeking a standout professional to join us and lead a dynamic engineering team delivering crucial capital projects that support public safety, improve water quality and habitat, and meet water quality regulatory requirements.
About the Role This position will supervise up to six staff including capital project managers and the Computer Aided Design and Survey staff who work on a wide range of projects and programs within the work unit and the Capital Section. Projects include flood mitigation, detention and water quality facility repair or retrofit, feasibility projects, and regional stormwater facilities. The Capital Projects Supervisor is a working supervisor position, with an expectation to work 50% of time on capital projects in a project management and/or technical role and 50% of time in supervision/leadership.
As a leader in our organization, the individual in this position will provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individuals, help set performance metrics, assist with Unit work planning, work closely with project managers to create highly functioning teams, and bring a positive attitude and energy to set a tone of excellence and continuous learning where all team members are valued. The Capital Project Supervisor will also serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the Stormwater Capital Unit, including management of the feasibility program, process improvements, team building, and workload planning.
This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in‑person work.
About the Team The Stormwater Capital Unit designs, permits, implements and monitors stormwater projects across King County that address flow control, water quality, and aged or outdated infrastructure. The SCU has a multidisciplinary staff of engineers, project managers, a landscape architect, and ecologist with experience in project feasibility, project planning and design, regulatory management, construction procurement and supervision, and project effectiveness monitoring.
What You Will Be Doing
Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to an interdisciplinary team of capital project managers and survey/CAD staff for the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated.
Manage capital projects and/or provide technical support to capital projects.
Collaborate with Stormwater Capital Unit Leadership Team to nurture team culture and plan/prioritize work assignments.
Qualifications You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
At least five years’ experience as a technical lead on capital projects.
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments with discipline, time management, and organization.
Competencies You Bring
Manages Complexity:
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action Oriented:
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Directs Work:
Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Ensures Accountability:
Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Values Differences:
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Drives Engagement:
Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Instills Trust:
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Licensed Washington State professional civil engineering (P.E.) or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain Washington State license through reciprocity.
Advanced knowledge of stormwater design principles and capital project delivery (planning, design and construction).
A growth mindset and sense of humor.
Working Conditions
Remote and Onsite Work Details:
Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite/field reporting requirements on Day 1 (orientation day) and typically 3-6 days per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly.
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:
This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time, in forested environments, rivers, streams, wetland corridors, and slippery surfaces. Ability to work long hours outside and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.
Application and Selection Process We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer. 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 (the responses on your application should be thorough and complete), a Resume, and a Cover Letter (your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process).
Initially, your application materials will be reviewed to see how they align with the below minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
At least five years’ experience as a technical lead on capital projects.
Demonstrated success experience managing capital projects.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen‑Young at 206‑263‑8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County is committed to equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational expectation for all employees. As a Capital Projects Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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, or 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.
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Are you a collaborative people leader and skilled manager of capital projects ready to join a dedicated and diverse team to improve water quality, rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure, and advance multi‑benefit capital projects? Are you excited to grow your career as a Capital Projects Supervisor working collaboratively to improve water quality for salmon and improve the resiliency of stormwater infrastructure for the communities of unincorporated King County?
Look no further than the Stormwater Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We are a tight knit community of stormwater focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to deliver stormwater capital projects for the geographically and culturally diverse communities of unincorporated King County. We are seeking a standout professional to join us and lead a dynamic engineering team delivering crucial capital projects that support public safety, improve water quality and habitat, and meet water quality regulatory requirements.
About the Role This position will supervise up to six staff including capital project managers and the Computer Aided Design and Survey staff who work on a wide range of projects and programs within the work unit and the Capital Section. Projects include flood mitigation, detention and water quality facility repair or retrofit, feasibility projects, and regional stormwater facilities. The Capital Projects Supervisor is a working supervisor position, with an expectation to work 50% of time on capital projects in a project management and/or technical role and 50% of time in supervision/leadership.
As a leader in our organization, the individual in this position will provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individuals, help set performance metrics, assist with Unit work planning, work closely with project managers to create highly functioning teams, and bring a positive attitude and energy to set a tone of excellence and continuous learning where all team members are valued. The Capital Project Supervisor will also serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the Stormwater Capital Unit, including management of the feasibility program, process improvements, team building, and workload planning.
This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in‑person work.
About the Team The Stormwater Capital Unit designs, permits, implements and monitors stormwater projects across King County that address flow control, water quality, and aged or outdated infrastructure. The SCU has a multidisciplinary staff of engineers, project managers, a landscape architect, and ecologist with experience in project feasibility, project planning and design, regulatory management, construction procurement and supervision, and project effectiveness monitoring.
What You Will Be Doing
Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to an interdisciplinary team of capital project managers and survey/CAD staff for the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated.
Manage capital projects and/or provide technical support to capital projects.
Collaborate with Stormwater Capital Unit Leadership Team to nurture team culture and plan/prioritize work assignments.
Qualifications You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
At least five years’ experience as a technical lead on capital projects.
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments with discipline, time management, and organization.
Competencies You Bring
Manages Complexity:
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action Oriented:
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Directs Work:
Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Ensures Accountability:
Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Values Differences:
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Drives Engagement:
Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Instills Trust:
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Licensed Washington State professional civil engineering (P.E.) or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain Washington State license through reciprocity.
Advanced knowledge of stormwater design principles and capital project delivery (planning, design and construction).
A growth mindset and sense of humor.
Working Conditions
Remote and Onsite Work Details:
Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite/field reporting requirements on Day 1 (orientation day) and typically 3-6 days per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly.
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:
This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time, in forested environments, rivers, streams, wetland corridors, and slippery surfaces. Ability to work long hours outside and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.
Application and Selection Process We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer. 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 (the responses on your application should be thorough and complete), a Resume, and a Cover Letter (your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process).
Initially, your application materials will be reviewed to see how they align with the below minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
At least five years’ experience as a technical lead on capital projects.
Demonstrated success experience managing capital projects.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen‑Young at 206‑263‑8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County is committed to equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational expectation for all employees. As a Capital Projects Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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, or 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.
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