**This opportunity is open to current King County Career Service employees only. We are not accepting external applications at this time.**
 
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 an Engineering Supervisor (Engineer IV)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're not just a team; we're 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. If you're ready to take on a position that's more than just a job, King County's Stormwater Capital Unit is the place for you.
About the Role

This one (1)-year special duty assignment (SDA) position will supervise up to six (6) engineers 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 Engineering 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 Engineering 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.
About the Team

The Stormwater Capital Unit (SCU) designs, permits, implements and monitors stormwater projects across King County that address flow control, water quality, and aged or outdated infrastructure. 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.
We are looking for a compassionate, resourceful and technically skilled team leader who can support our multi-disciplinary teams to advance high priority stormwater projects within the newly formed Capital Section. The ideal candidate is someone who can effectively build project teams and mentor engineers and project managers under their supervision. Additionally, the most successful candidates will have demonstrated experience with stormwater infrastructure project management, capital project delivery, work well with diverse teams, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. We are seeking a leader aligned with SCU values including teamwork, dependability/accountability, open and honest communication, joyful/fun culture, curiosity and innovation, and respect and empathy. For more information about the Capital Services Unit, please visit our website.
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 Engineering Supervisor (Engineer IV), 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 Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) 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 WiIl Be Doing:

• Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to engineers 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.
  
• Direct personnel in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater capital projects, including facility retrofits, new stormwater facilities, flood reduction, and water quality retrofits to help meet regulatory compliance, or floodplain reconnection capital projects. 
  
  
• Provide and/or direct technical and quality engineering review of capital improvement projects to apply accepted design and engineering standards.
  
  
• 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 (5) years' experience as a lead capital project engineer.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects.
  
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments with discipline, time management, and organization.
  

• 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.

• 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. 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 of Green Where We Work.  
• 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 covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. 
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
• Duration: The recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated 12-month duration.
• 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:  
  This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather conditions. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time. Field conditions include brushy, forested environments, river, stream and wetland corridors, and slippery, uneven surfaces and adverse outdoor weather conditions. Work tasks also may include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts. Ability to work long hours outside conducting field work and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.

• Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• 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; we're looking for original writing that showcases your relevant job experience)

• 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 5 years' experience as a lead capital project engineer.
  
  
• Demonstrated success experience managing capital projects.

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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