Summary
This opportunity is open to King County employees ONLY. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
Exciting news! WTD's Resource Recovery Unit is looking for a career service Climate, Energy & Sustainability Supervisor.
About the Role:
This is an opportunity to lead an innovative team of ~10 sustainability, energy, and project management subject matter experts in the WTD Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group. The person in this position will play a key role in implementation of the 2025 King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) and the incorporation of sustainability and energy efforts into capital projects and operations and maintenance Specifically, this person will advance work and support staff advancing work on SCAP commitments related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The person in this role will represent the Energy and Sustainability Programs on WTD Capital Program Leadership Advisory Teams and in WTD long-term strategic planning and policy deverloment efforts.
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 Energy and Sustainability Programs. This team is focused on development and implementation of King County sustainability and energy policies, including the King County (SCAP) and Green Building Ordinance (GBO). Work performed by the team includes efforts to increase energy efficiency, production and use of renewable power, green building, use of low-embodied carbon construction materials, and construction and demolition waste diversion in WTD operations and capital projects.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 800 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.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
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 Climate, Energy & Sustainability Supervisor, 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.Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Supervise work unit of ~10 staff, including project managers, energy engineers, and sustainability specialists in WTD's Climate, Energy and Sustainability work group.
- Oversee and provide strategic direction for implementation of energy and sustainability program work plans and strategic plans.
- Hire staff, manage employee performance, and support employee development.
- Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the work group's annual work plan and budget.
- Engage in division strategic planning and policy development efforts to drive commitments to energy efficiency, the production and use of renewable energy, and green building, operations, and maintenance practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience supervising or leading teams.
- Experience developing and implementing environmental initiatives and code requirements, such as the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan and Green Building Ordinance. Experience tracking performance and compliance.
- Experience developing and implementing new processes and procedures to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Communication skills (oral and written); skill in communicating technical and other information effectively to a diverse audience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people to solve problems.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Washington State Driver's License.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy as it relates to wastewater conveyance and treatment.
- Knowledge of green building principles, the WTD Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard, and third-party sustainability certifications.
- Working knowledge of the King County SCAP, including development and implementation of WTD SCAP commitments.
- Experience with capital project design and delivery.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and resource recovery.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically three to four times per month. 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 including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision.
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 position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to Article 14.4 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
Application instructions and selection process: We welcome applications from all 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
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to the supplemental questions
Applications without the above documents may not be considered during the screening process.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Delores Venters at dventers@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division by visiting our website.
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.
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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.
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