NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Environmental Scientist II
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$49.29/hr - $62.48/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join the Solid Waste Division of King County, dedicated to environmental protection and compliance. The role involves ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, managing data, and supporting various compliance programs within the Division.
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Responsibilities
In collaboration with senior compliance personnel, complete tasks to fulfill and/or coordinate fulfillment of requirements specified in solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, air, and other environmental permits and regulations applicable to the Solid Waste Division
Gather and assemble information to document compliance with various environmental regulations and permits applicable to Solid Waste Division facilities. Prepare compliance reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. Manage information and records related to environmental compliance to facilitate efficient and effective access by a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Review, collate, and analyze environmental data to evaluate environmental control systems performance, long-term trends, and to provide insight on environmental conditions at Solid Waste Division facilities
Keep track of proposed and adopted changes to regulations and permits applicable to the Solid Waste Division
Develop, configure, and use environmental tracking tools to disseminate compliance-related activities and schedules as well as monitor compliance outcomes. Tools may include continued use of existing systems (e.g., SharePoint libraries), implementation of systems currently under development (e.g., Maximo), and/or new tools developed as part of this position (e.g., Power Automate workflows)
Apply continuous improvement principles and prepare standard work documentation to support efficient and consistent processes throughout the Solid Waste Division environmental compliance program
As directed, provide support to Solid Waste Division projects, such as permit acquisition and small-scale project management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, geology or closely related field or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skills and knowledge to perform the scope of job duties of this position
Experience in environmental compliance work experience and broad knowledge of related technical, engineering, and scientific disciplines
Experience preparing environmental compliance reports, including technical reports
Experience documenting standardized processes
Broad experience using Microsoft 365 applications and skill in developing and using technology-based tools to efficiently manage data, processes, and tasks
Skill in promoting mutual respect and acceptance of all workers in a diverse work group
Ability to travel in a timely manner to various work locations, including to sites which may not be served by public transportation
Preferred
One or more certifications related to continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc
One or more certifications related to widely used software applications such as Microsoft 365 apps, etc
Experience using Maximo Application Suite (MAS)
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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