What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Capital Training Coordinator position at King County?
JOB
About the Role: The Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve at the WTD Training Coordinator within the Capital Strategy, Quality, and Standards unit.WTD’s Capital program has grown significantly over the last 30 years and will likely triple in size over the next decade due to keep pace with population increases, heightened regulatory standards, and aging infrastructure. Change, growth, innovation, and continuous improvement has always been a part of WTD’s culture. As we expand our capital program, learned lessons, innovation, and efficiency remain core organizational values.The WTD Capital Training Coordinator will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials that enhance workforce development for current and new employees. These materials will cover WTD's capital project management processes and systems, as well as foundational professional development topics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience using technology and project/program management expertise to develop, facilitate, and implement a project and program management training program. This program will be a valuable resource for all employees supporting the capital program, aiding in onboarding, continuous learning, and skill development. It will also equip employees with the tools and resources needed for growth and advancement, while enhancing their performance in current roles.About the Team: Becoming the WTD Capital Training Coordinator offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the Division's culture and operations by creating lasting employee resources. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will implement innovative training solutions to address organizational needs. This role is perfect for those passionate about fostering a learning environment and driving continuous improvement, ultimately leading to more efficient project delivery and better service for the public.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 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 partner with regulators 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 Wastewater Capital Training Coordinator 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You Will Be Doing: Training Development and Logistics: Develop training content in collaboration with subject matter experts and internal/external partners. Coordinate all training logistics, including scheduling, live-session support, and conduct in-person facilitations as needed. WTD Training Hub: Development a central WTD training resource for all training that compliments and leverages the County training hub that has already been developed.Communication & Change Management: Partner with the Program Manager on developing and implementing training program communication and change management plans and activities, including creating communication materials and stakeholder outreach. Champion change management and continuous improvement.Engagement & Evaluation: Collaborate on developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to increase engagement, market trainings and services, and improve user experience. Analyze training feedback to assess engagement and learning objective achievement. Prepare data for reporting.Needs Assessment: Assist with needs assessments to identify training opportunities at all levels (individual, group, team, division, department, and organization).Equity & Social Justice Advocacy: Champion Equity & Social Justice, acknowledging the pervasive impact of systemic racism. Facilitate candid conversations about race and equity in the workplace, and how to advance equity in capital programs and the communities served.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements. 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) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.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 exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employee's Association (TEA).Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all internal King County 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 Resume Cover Letter Responses to the supplemental questionsNote: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mark Workinger at mworkinger@kingcounty.gov Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.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. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 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.To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
About the Role: The Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve at the WTD Training Coordinator within the Capital Strategy, Quality, and Standards unit.WTD’s Capital program has grown significantly over the last 30 years and will likely triple in size over the next decade due to keep pace with population increases, heightened regulatory standards, and aging infrastructure. Change, growth, innovation, and continuous improvement has always been a part of WTD’s culture. As we expand our capital program, learned lessons, innovation, and efficiency remain core organizational values.The WTD Capital Training Coordinator will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials that enhance workforce development for current and new employees. These materials will cover WTD's capital project management processes and systems, as well as foundational professional development topics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience using technology and project/program management expertise to develop, facilitate, and implement a project and program management training program. This program will be a valuable resource for all employees supporting the capital program, aiding in onboarding, continuous learning, and skill development. It will also equip employees with the tools and resources needed for growth and advancement, while enhancing their performance in current roles.About the Team: Becoming the WTD Capital Training Coordinator offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the Division's culture and operations by creating lasting employee resources. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will implement innovative training solutions to address organizational needs. This role is perfect for those passionate about fostering a learning environment and driving continuous improvement, ultimately leading to more efficient project delivery and better service for the public.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 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 partner with regulators 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 Wastewater Capital Training Coordinator 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You Will Be Doing: Training Development and Logistics: Develop training content in collaboration with subject matter experts and internal/external partners. Coordinate all training logistics, including scheduling, live-session support, and conduct in-person facilitations as needed. WTD Training Hub: Development a central WTD training resource for all training that compliments and leverages the County training hub that has already been developed.Communication & Change Management: Partner with the Program Manager on developing and implementing training program communication and change management plans and activities, including creating communication materials and stakeholder outreach. Champion change management and continuous improvement.Engagement & Evaluation: Collaborate on developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to increase engagement, market trainings and services, and improve user experience. Analyze training feedback to assess engagement and learning objective achievement. Prepare data for reporting.Needs Assessment: Assist with needs assessments to identify training opportunities at all levels (individual, group, team, division, department, and organization).Equity & Social Justice Advocacy: Champion Equity & Social Justice, acknowledging the pervasive impact of systemic racism. Facilitate candid conversations about race and equity in the workplace, and how to advance equity in capital programs and the communities served.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements. 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) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.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 exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employee's Association (TEA).Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all internal King County 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 Resume Cover Letter Responses to the supplemental questionsNote: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mark Workinger at mworkinger@kingcounty.gov Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.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. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 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.To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
