Exciting News! WTD's East Operations Group is looking for a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) as a Wastewater Operations Engineering Supervisor who want to work for an organization that empowers continued learning, values work/life balance, and works to support thriving, resilient neighborhoods, and communities in the Puget Sound region.

About The Role:

The successful candidate will supervise and manage assigned operations engineers across multiple disciplines providing centralized leadership and guidance in the design and implementation of projects designed to support Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) primary mission objectives.  Incumbents will ensure standardized cross-plant compliance with approved engineering standards and specifications in the effort to provide documented sound engineering practices in the application of fundamental engineering design tasks.  The Engineering Supervisor is a core team member of the division's Technical Standards Committee, representing Operations' interests and is expected to  provide input / guidance in the development or modification of engineering guide specifications.  The successful candidate will be expected proactively engage with other supporting groups and teams within WTD including Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Management (PSM) and Life Safety Management (LSM) teams in the evaluative analysis and approval of engineering proposals.

About The Team:

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

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 Senior Wastewater Utility Planner, 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, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for WTD Operation's multi-disciplinary East-Section Plant Engineering Team. Stakeholders may include several subordinate teams or organizational units which may require training, regular feedback, and flexible resource scheduling.

• Lead a diverse group of engineering experts on multiple projects across plant process systems ensuring unified alignment with established standards and specifications. Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and analysis of complex (multi-dimensional), sensitive, and political issues. Provide lead oversight and quality control for multiple engineering disciplines.

• Perform complex work involving wastewater treatment and collections systems including: commissioning, project management, program design, economic analysis, and the preparation review and approval of design and contract documents.

• Participate with project design teams to promote "Reliability, Plant or Systems Design" concepts in coordination with Maintenance Supervisors. Coordinate with capital stakeholders and make recommendations for equipment, processes, and software/hardware options. 

• Working with capital stakeholders, represent O&M's interests in the consistent standardized approach in the development, update and usage of Auto-CAD and Engineering Content Management (ECMS) systems.

Qualifications You Must Bring:  

• Bachelor of Science degree in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experienceand knowledge in supervising people and/or managing program(s) in direct support of enhancing engineering coverage or engineering support elements in a large organization.  
• Knowledge of engineering techniques and principles including demonstrated skills in applying engineering design/build solutions to address critical problems.  
• Proven ability to communicate / present technical information to non-technical audiences to enable data-driven business decisions.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including other engineering groups within a large industrial organization.
• Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations 

• Valid Washington State recognized Professional Engineering (PE) license
  

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Remote/Onsite - South Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA for the first (6) months with the option of migrating to a hybrid work schedule (not to exceed 50% remote) depending on business needs
• Hybrid/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. If allowed to work hybrid after the first (6) months, you will be expected to be onsite at least 2 or more days a week, depending on business needs. 
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Local 117-WTD Supervisors
• TLT/SDA Duration: This recruitment aims to fill (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of 1 year. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA). 

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