This is position is open to all qualified applicants.

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for career service positions in the following 6 months.

We have an excellent opportunity to hire 3 Project Control Specialists (PCEII)!

About the Role:
This is the second level within a six level Project Control Engineer classification series. Work in this classification provides support duties on construction contracts and/or design projects, with minimal oversite from senior Project Control Engineers. The position will develop, review and analyze schedules, prepare cost/scheduling analysis reports, perform estimating including independent cost estimates and change order estimates for the construction of capital and asset management projects, invoice tracking and processing, and assist in the budgeting process. The position will perform contract administration on a variety of contracts including lump sum, work order, time and materials, cost plus fixed fee, job order contracting, and alternative contract types including design-build, general contractor/construction manager, and progressive design-build. 
Applying equity and social justice principles (ESJ) is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
This position performs work remotely.
 
About the Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 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 Process Engineer I 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.

• Administer consultant, construction and/or goods and services contract language. 
• Provide construction contract support including tracking and processing of RFIs and Submittals. Create and maintain a construction submittals log for specific construction contracts as well as track the review, comment, and response process. Maintain similar logs, as needed, specific to the contract and work performed.
• Participate in contract support such as reviewing, analyzing, and processing progress payments and monthly reports to ensure compliance with established procedures, contract terms and conditions. 
• Participate in project phase team meetings. Interpret team discussions and utilize appropriate software tools to accurately reflect project teams’ defined scope, schedule, risk, and budget decisions.
• Assist in preparing project scope, schedule, risk, contract and budget information to support project managers preparing for oversight gates or securing upper management authorization to continue projects.
• Assist with amendment and change order development including cost estimating and critical cost review. 
• Prepare, review, and update project and program schedules. Update the project master milestones within the schedule. Assist Project Managers in development of detailed Critical Path Method project schedules for smaller projects.
• Review and analyze contractor construction schedules. Analyze monthly construction schedule updates. Assist in producing schedule review notifications to the Contractor.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience applying basic mathematical computations or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the classification. 
• Skill in oral and written communication techniques and principles and to apply this skill to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Skill in working on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and coordinating among diverse workgroups. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals in varying occupations. 
• Computer proficiency in databases and software (Excel, Word, Microsoft software suites such as Teams and Outlook).

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a field such as project or construction management, finance, engineering, science or related field 

Working Conditions:

• Remote Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically monthly. 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 with flexible schedules. 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 Technical Employees' Association (TEA).

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.
To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume 
• Cover Letter - Detailing your background and how it aligns with the job qualifications.

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Helen David at hdavid@kingcounty.govDiscover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTubeand ourWTD Blog. 
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTubeand 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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