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NEOGOV · 22 hours ago

Capital Program & Project Manager

Seattle - Regional area, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58.19/hr - $73.76/hr

NEOGOV is a part of King County's efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat. The Capital Program & Project Manager will manage the Washington Conservation Corps program and lead capital project teams in planning, design, and implementation of habitat restoration projects.

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Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of WLRD’s Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) program including budgeting, contracting, coordinating with the WA State Department of Ecology, management reporting, and Division-wide coordination

Coordinate daily operations of the WCC program by overseeing the work of WCC support staff, working closely with the Small Habitat Restoration Program (SHRP) manager, the Monitoring and Maintenance Program manager, basin stewards, noxious weeds staff, and capital project managers from the Capital Delivery and River and Floodplain Management sections to schedule crews, manage crew logistics, direct and oversee on-site work, complete billings, and respond to the needs of WCC crews in the field

Oversee the work of technical, multidisciplinary capital project teams as project manager in the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of habitat restoration and mitigation projects

Serve as technical expert in ecology applying native plant identification and invasive species control skills to design and implement planting plans, develop and direct maintenance plans, and ensure successful revegetation on capital projects

Proactively apply principles of Equity and Social Justice to build and maintain relationships both within King County and with other jurisdictions, governmental agencies, tribes and other interested parties through effective communication and engagement efforts as needed to plan and implement capital projects

Qualification

Ecology KnowledgeBudget ManagementProject ManagementNative Plant IdentificationGeographical Information SystemsHabitat Restoration ExperienceCross-Cultural SensitivityConstruction Techniques TrainingEnvironmental Justice PrinciplesEffective Communication

Required

A combination of education and experience in a relevant field or discipline (water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, ecology, urban/regional planning, conservation, environmental education) that clearly demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the core work duties of the position

Demonstrated experience managing and implementing restoration programs or capital projects, including cost projections, budget management, scheduling, design, permitting, and inspection

Demonstrated ability to manage and be responsible for field crews, and train them in simple construction techniques, planting and plant maintenance, native plant and noxious weed identification, wetland and riparian ecology, equipment uses, equipment maintenance, and occupational safety

Knowledge of and ability to identify native, noxious, and invasive plants of Western Washington; how to use native plants in environmental restoration projects; and how to use best management practices to control noxious and invasive plants

Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in situations requiring cross-cultural sensitivity and centering racial equity, social justice principles, and environmental justice

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms

Preferred

Experience implementing habitat restoration, flood protection, stormwater, or related capital projects in floodplain or nearshore environments similar to those in the Pacific Northwest

Demonstrated proficiency using Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS Pro), and MS Excel for data analysis

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