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If you are looking for an exciting position that allows you to work for an organization that not only supports environmental stewardship from the top down but also leads the way, the Environmental Scientist II positions with the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) may be your perfect fit! These positions are part of a welcoming and energetic team of environmental and engineering professionals who are committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources, communities and residents of King County.
About this Role:
Environmental Scientist IIs contribute to multidisciplinary teams across the Solid Waste Division to ensure our services are provided in ways that protect human health and the environment. This opportunity covers two (2) Environmental Scientist II positions, each of which will contribute to the Solid Waste Division’s goal of environmental excellence in the following ways:
Position 1: Environmental Compliance
This position contributes to multidisciplinary teams across the Solid Waste Division to promote awareness of environmental regulations and requirements applicable to our sites and services. This position will play a key role in modernizing the Division’s system for tracking environmental activities, maintaining environmental plans, and reporting environmental outcomes to stakeholders. This position will support a wide variety of programs, such as solid waste management, industrial wastewater management, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, spill prevention/response/reporting, and dangerous waste management, to name a few. Assignments may include project management, contract management, report production, software administration, data analysis, and other activities that support the Division’s environmental compliance program.
Position 2: Environmental Monitoring
This position works with a team of environmental scientists to implement the Solid Waste Division’s environmental monitoring program. In particular, this position will be integral to advancing electronic data collection and management using Earthsoft applications such as Collect and EQuIS Enterprise. This position also manages the Solid Waste Division’s well maintenance program and coordinates maintenance activities to ensure the condition of the monitoring network supports its intended purposes. In addition to the initiatives described above, this position also supports robust environmental monitoring programs for groundwater, wastewater, surface/stormwater, air, and soil.
About the Team:
The Solid Waste Division is looking for two (2) environmental professionals to join a welcoming and dedicated team of environmental scientists and engineers who are committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources and communities within King County.
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 Environmental Scientist II, 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 Solid Waste Divisionof the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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.
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Application 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.
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Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Roxanne Malatesta at rmalatesta@kingcounty.gov
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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.
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Full Time
Transportation
$90k-117k (estimate)
04/22/2023
07/28/2024
kingcounty.gov
SEATTLE, WA
7,500 - 15,000
1852
Private
KJRISTINE LUND
$1B - $3B
Transportation
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