King County
About the Role
The Noxious Weeds Program Manager (Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor) provides leadership for a nationally recognized noxious weed management program in King County, coordinating with county leadership, the Noxious Weed Board, and state boards. The program manages Class A and B noxious weeds, with real‑time data collection across the county. The role reports to the Rural and Regional Services Section Manager, works with a hybrid model of remote and in‑person work, and partners with city, state, federal, tribal, private, and non‑profit entities. What You Will Be Doing
Provide strategic direction to the program, including climate‑change resilience and long‑range vision. Frame budgetary and statutory conditions; determine program budget, schedule, scope; monitor financial status. Direct and supervise professional staff, set priorities, ensure quality, develop staff and create partnerships across programs. Ensure equity in services and dismantle inequitable practices within the program. Advance state and local programs through communications, conferences, staff certification, and lessons learned. Qualifications You Bring
Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a political or board structure. Expertise in noxious weed management, including current practices, climate‑change adaptation, and relevant laws. Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with government and non‑government groups, including tribal, county, federal, state, private, and non‑profit organizations. Understanding of basic business practices in government and respect for decision‑making processes. Awareness of social and environmental injustices; demonstrated application of equity frameworks to program design and delivery. Knowledge of tribal governments and familiarity with tribal relationship building, treaty rights, and culturally respectful engagement practices. Required Licenses
Valid Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one before starting work. Competencies You Bring
Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively. Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm. Strategic Mindset – Translate future possibilities into breakthrough strategies. Builds Effective Teams – Apply diverse skills and perspectives to common goals. Instills Trust – Gain confidence through honesty, integrity, authenticity. Racially Just – Replace racist systems with anti‑racist, pro‑equity approaches. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Master’s in landscape ecology or related field. Strong tribal relationships and respect for traditional ecological knowledge. Familiarity with regional tribes. Working Conditions
Hybrid model – remote and onsite; primary onsite location: King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA. Must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance to the worksite. Full‑time, 40‑hour week, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday; occasional evenings and weekends. Field trips required; exposure to herbicides and insects. Application and Selection Process
Submit a complete online application, response to supplemental questions, and resume. Cover letter optional. Who to Contact
Isaac Good, (206) 848‑0576, igood@kingcounty.gov. Apply
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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.
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The Noxious Weeds Program Manager (Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor) provides leadership for a nationally recognized noxious weed management program in King County, coordinating with county leadership, the Noxious Weed Board, and state boards. The program manages Class A and B noxious weeds, with real‑time data collection across the county. The role reports to the Rural and Regional Services Section Manager, works with a hybrid model of remote and in‑person work, and partners with city, state, federal, tribal, private, and non‑profit entities. What You Will Be Doing
Provide strategic direction to the program, including climate‑change resilience and long‑range vision. Frame budgetary and statutory conditions; determine program budget, schedule, scope; monitor financial status. Direct and supervise professional staff, set priorities, ensure quality, develop staff and create partnerships across programs. Ensure equity in services and dismantle inequitable practices within the program. Advance state and local programs through communications, conferences, staff certification, and lessons learned. Qualifications You Bring
Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a political or board structure. Expertise in noxious weed management, including current practices, climate‑change adaptation, and relevant laws. Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with government and non‑government groups, including tribal, county, federal, state, private, and non‑profit organizations. Understanding of basic business practices in government and respect for decision‑making processes. Awareness of social and environmental injustices; demonstrated application of equity frameworks to program design and delivery. Knowledge of tribal governments and familiarity with tribal relationship building, treaty rights, and culturally respectful engagement practices. Required Licenses
Valid Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one before starting work. Competencies You Bring
Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively. Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm. Strategic Mindset – Translate future possibilities into breakthrough strategies. Builds Effective Teams – Apply diverse skills and perspectives to common goals. Instills Trust – Gain confidence through honesty, integrity, authenticity. Racially Just – Replace racist systems with anti‑racist, pro‑equity approaches. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Master’s in landscape ecology or related field. Strong tribal relationships and respect for traditional ecological knowledge. Familiarity with regional tribes. Working Conditions
Hybrid model – remote and onsite; primary onsite location: King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA. Must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance to the worksite. Full‑time, 40‑hour week, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday; occasional evenings and weekends. Field trips required; exposure to herbicides and insects. Application and Selection Process
Submit a complete online application, response to supplemental questions, and resume. Cover letter optional. Who to Contact
Isaac Good, (206) 848‑0576, igood@kingcounty.gov. Apply
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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.
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