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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Mitigation and Monitoring Lead (WQPPM IV)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$118K/yr - $150K/yr

King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a Mitigation and Monitoring Program Lead to manage the program and guide the team responsible for critical areas mitigation sites. This senior-level position will lead the Mitigation and Monitoring Program in support of capital projects and programs, ensuring that permit-required goals are met while providing ecological expertise and mentorship to staff.

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Responsibilities

Manage the Mitigation and Monitoring Program, including setting and tracking Program goals, preparing and managing an annual and biennial Program budget, tracking site tasks and performance, and coordinating with regulatory agencies on corrective actions and site closures

Provide technical expertise on mitigation and restoration design, implementation, and post-construction ecological monitoring for complex capital projects

Represent the Program within WTD and to external agencies and partners; the Program Lead will be responsible for ensuring Program participation in WTD processes and identifying resource needs for Program success. The Program Lead will represent WTD’s interests when communicating and coordinating with external parties

Manage landscape maintenance contracts and coordinate with County Procurement to obtain new contracts when necessary

Review and prepare various documents, including annual mitigation site monitoring reports, mitigation plans, scopes of work for consultant support, and contract specifications related to construction and maintenance in critical areas

Assign work to team members, and provide guidance, mentorship, and support to staff

Qualification

Mitigation site designEcological principlesEnvironmental planningContract managementConstruction processesData analysisTechnical writingCommunication skillsCustomer serviceRegulatory complianceEnvironmental monitoringWater quality permitsErosion control certificationWetland science certificationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingMentorshipTeam management

Required

Extensive knowledge of mitigation site design and ecological principles, and competency within any of the following environmental fields of study: wetland and stream ecology, botany, forestry, landscape architecture, environmental planning, geology, water quality, hydrology, and related fields

Substantial demonstrated experience developing and implementing critical areas mitigation/restoration plans and site monitoring plans

Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to convey complex technical information effectively to multiple audiences, including multi-disciplinary project teams, organizational leadership, regulatory agencies, and diverse interested parties

Experience leading individuals or teams with the ability to apply diverse skills and different perspectives to achieve common goals

Ability to analyze and summarize complex data and information to inform site management and decision-making processes at multiple organizational levels

Excellent technical writing skills including the ability to provide editorial review and preparation of environmental planning documents and monitoring reports

Experience working with construction contract specifications and contractors to ensure environmental site work and restoration conforms with permitted conditions and plans

Preferred

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certification

Experience with Ecology's Construction Stormwater General Permit application process and permit compliance, or other water quality permits

Experience supporting construction projects during implementation, including contractor submittal review, ensuring compliance with permit conditions and environmental regulations, inspection of mitigation site preparation and installations, and familiarity with construction practices and challenges

Familiarity with multiple capital project delivery methods including design-bid-build, general contractor/construction manager, and progressive design/build

Professional Wetland Scientist Certification

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs