Stormwater Pollution Prevention Specialist

Why This is a Great Opportunity: As an essential part of the Source Control team, you will play a vital role in providing technical assistance to businesses and residents, empowering them to prevent Stormwater Pollution. Your efforts will directly impact outreach and educational initiatives, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities to contribute their skills and passion to this meaningful endeavor. Together, let's shape a more sustainable and equitable future for King County!
About the Role: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Specialist position inspects business sites for compliance with King County Stormwater Pollution Prevention requirements; implements enforcement actions as needed to resolve water quality code violations; investigates and troubleshoots surface water quality problems and complaints; and identifies and traces illicit discharges to the stormwater conveyance system and surface waters. The person in this position will also help collect, analyze, and interpret water quality data to assess water quality conditions. The planner in this position generally works independently executing their assigned projects but will also participate collaboratively in components of other programs (e.g., NPDES permit compliance). The successful candidate may have the opportunity to serve on interdisciplinary and interjurisdictional teams addressing environmental and regulatory issues
About the Team: Looking for an opportunity to protect surface water quality and make a meaningful impact? Join us in the implementation of King County's Source Control program, addressing stormwater runoff-one of the major sources of pollution. As part of a dedicated and diverse team of high-performing water quality planners, you will collaborate effectively to ensure inclusivity and sustainability in shaping Pollution Prevention strategies.
Work Location: This is predominantly a remote position, with onsite work requirements as informed by business needs. This position reports onsite on the first day of employment for orientation and approximately 3-4 times per month, subject to change based on business needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
The primary onsite location is King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This location offers excellent accessibility through multiple mass transit options ensuring convenient and sustainable commuting. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

• Inspect commercial and multi-family residential properties to assess and gain compliance with King County's Water Quality Code, applying and interpreting best management practices (BMPs) from the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual.
• Conduct Pollution Prevention Assistance visits, incorporating evaluations of dangerous waste storage and handling in addition to water quality inspections (https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Pollution-prevention-assistance).

• Investigate field concerns related to surface water and stormwater quality, proposing resolutions to identified problems.

• Draft correspondence specifying required BMP implementation and prepare technical reports supporting water quality violation cases.

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting water quality data, identifying spatial and temporal differences, correlations between parameters and other factors, and making comparisons to water quality criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience conducting Pollution Prevention site inspections. This position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills with businesses and property owners, other King County departments, regulatory agencies, and the public and dealing with business operators and members of the public in a professional capacity
• One year of experience collecting water samples in creeks, streams, and stormwater conveyance systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of source control BMPs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally, to peers, customers, management, and the general public
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the programs and type of work described for this position, including the Clean Water Act, water quality standards, NPDES permit program, and King County Water Quality Code

Required Licenses or Certifications

• A valid Washington State Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of stormwater conveyance systems, flow control facilities, water quality treatment facilities, and pollution control BMPs.
• Knowledge of hazardous/dangerous waste regulations.
• Experience in responding to and investigating water quality complaints.
• Experience in enforcing codes or regulations.
• Experience in effectively working with communities where English is a second language.

Work Environment: This position requires the ability to work in adverse conditions including outdoors, in all types of terrain and in all weather conditions. Situations may include exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely open and close manhole and catch basin lids and carry associated equipment (50 pounds).
• Ability to carry equipment (25 pounds) over uneven ground to sampling sites.

Necessary Special Requirements

• A final offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates other to action
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Who We Are: Who Are We?: The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County's efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, the environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400, supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used in long-term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision-making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.

Work Schedule:This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)-Exempt and is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday, with flexibility upon discussion. Occasional meetings outside of normal work hours may be required.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
Application and Selection Process:
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• King County application
• Resume
• Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
• Responses to supplemental questions

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
William Herbert
Human Resource Analyst
206-477-5494
wherbert@kingcounty.gov

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Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week