What is great about the Wastewater Construction Management team? We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, results-focused, accountable, innovative, professional and fair and just. Our mission to protect the environment.
This position will focus on the inspection of the civil and structural components of construction projects, including standalone contracts for East Sattlig and various offsite facilities, replacements, installations, repairs and upgrades in addition to other WTD capital improvement projects that involve electrical trade work scopes. Contract value amounts vary from small <$10k work orders to large $200M standalone contracts.
You will have the opportunity to cultivate effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, project teams, and operations and maintenance staff through mutual understanding of goals, efficient communication, and trust.

• Coordinate work with Project Representative, Contractor, and Operations & Maintenance team.
• Document work performed in the Daily Inspection Report and upload to SharePoint.
• Take photo documentation and upload to SharePoint.
• Ensure quality work performed.
• Apply experience and help solve construction problems.

• Two years of technical school training in civil engineering, or a related technical field and four (4) years of progressively responsible construction inspection or sub-professional engineering experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with managing construction activities in operational environments and knowledge of hazards and safety procedures involved.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contract specifications as applied to wastewater treatment facility and large conveyance systems.
• Ability to inspect materials and workmanship and recognize deficiencies and omissions requiring correction.
• Knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, techniques and cost factors, with emphasis on civil, structural and conveyance system installations.
• Experience with construction in operational environments and knowledge of hazards and safety procedures involved.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, including ability to use a computer word processing, data analysis and documentation management.

• A valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Ability to drive County vehicle to various job sites each day.

• Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Manages Complexity- Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Uncovers root causes to difficult problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solutions options.
• Collaborates- Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

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

About the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD): WTD protects water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region by providing high quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. WTD includes over 700 employees across multiple facilities and serves 1.5 million people. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to another generation that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency.
To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx
WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY:
http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx
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.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
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.