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• Manage capital project multi-disciplinary teams in the planning, design/permitting and implementation of stormwater facility projects (retrofits and new facilities), stream/wetland mitigation and/or flood hazard reduction projects.
• Project manager responsibilities include managing capital projects through all project phases: planning, design/permitting, construction and closeout. Specific tasks include:
• Develop and implement approved scope of work, schedule, and budget for capital projects.
• Identify deliverables and needed resources.
• Develop project management plans and prepare all required documentation for Stage Gate Approvals.
• Coordinate project meetings with interagency teams, local jurisdiction and other agency partners and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate with technical and engineering staff to prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PSE) including grant applications, feasibility studies, permit applications, Basis of Design documents, Technical Information Reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and public outreach materials.
• Represent WLRD in a wide range of settings, including inter-agency collaborations and project meetings to build support and communicate complex technical issues effectively with stakeholders, including citizens and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project management improvement teams within the Capital Section.

• Bachelor’s degree in planning (Land Use, Urban, Regional, Environmental), Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field and two (2) years of any related work experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with giving presentations and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• A commitment to equity and a demonstrated skill establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.

• Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• A Project Management certification OR experience with Project Management Institute’s Book of Knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of federal (ACOE), state (HPA), and local (C&G) permits.
• A growth mindset and sense of humor.

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role will work remotely from a home location, with in-office and/or onsite visits 3-6 times per month . 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 their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position will work a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible . The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Work outside the typical work schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
• Physical Requirement: This position requires the ability to conduct occasional physical site inspections and evaluations. There is an intermittent need to walk on uneven terrain, for limited periods of time. Field locations include existing stormwater facilities and roads, forested environments, including ravines, and possibly agricultural lands, and may expose the employee to inclement weather, slippery, uneven surfaces and other dynamic conditions typically found in rural and undeveloped portions of King County.

• Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter.

• 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
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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