Industrial Waste Unit Supervisor

Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

About the Role:
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking dedicated, collaborative leaders to manage the Industrial Waste program. We need proven leaders who will leverage their leadership and program management expertise to strategically address and resolve challenges and effectively improve our program that serves our industrial customer base.

The IW Supervisor positions represent an exciting opportunity to manage the multi-faceted elements, program teams, and broad scope of work within WTD's delegated pretreatment program. These positions allow for opportunities to help manage special projects, innovative approaches and tackle emerging challenges such as PFAS and nutrients from Industrial Users. The IW Supervisor positions represent a unique opportunity for career development and enhanced leadership roles in one of the best pretreatment programs in the country.

These two positions will supervise the daily operations of staff within the Industrial Waste Unit in the Wastewater Treatment Division's Environmental and Community Services Section. Supervisors in this unit are responsible for the hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and development of the staff they supervise. The focus of their work will be overseeing investigators but could evolve to other disciplines in the unit over time or as assigned. The unit supervisors may oversee special projects and provide technical assistance to WTD staff, as well as communications with the work unit's internal and external clients. The unit supervisors are subject matter experts, experienced and skilled in navigating complex issues and challenging problems. They are also highly skilled in growing staff and in creating highly effective teams.

About the Team:
The ECSS section advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 800 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.

We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents . Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Waste Unit Supervisor , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:

• Supervise the daily operations of the IW unit by providing direct daily assistance to IW staff, WTD operations, commercial and industrial representatives and other external partners as necessary.
• Supervise IW unit staff. Engage and develop staff by providing on-boarding, coaching, mentoring, and developmental assignments to ensure that needed technical and non-technical skills for assigned staff meet the current and emerging needs of the IW program and the Wastewater Treatment Division. Conduct hiring, training, and performance management (evaluations and appraisals), and take disciplinary action, when needed. Facilitate unit meetings and retreats to assure regular and timely communication of unit issues and initiatives to work staff.
• Foster a respectful and positive environment in diverse work situations, create strong morale with engaged teams, instill vision and purpose, and encourage open dialogue.
• Develop work unit policies and procedures and recommend to division/department leadership. Implement and evaluate approved policies and procedures.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:

• Verifiable experience leading or managing staff associated with industrial waste pretreatment program responsibilities. Expertise must include reviewing staff work associated with permitting, enforcement, and inspections.
• Demonstrated experience leading work groups or special projects as they relate to industrial waste.
• Established reputation as a strong leader who develops mutually respectful relationships, achieves consensus among competing interests and fosters a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, and public health in the implementation of industrial waste program elements.

Competencies You Bring :

• Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Required Licenses:

• Washington State Driver's License.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Demonstrated experience and skill in working with internal and external partners and the public to address concerns and improve programs and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial waste rules and regulations

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements are approximately 10 times a quarter. 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.
• Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to Article 14.4.1 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified internal King County employees only. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Cover Letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov

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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.

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