Salary

$53.95 - $68.39 Hourly

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024-22521

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date

08/29/2024

Closing Date

9/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary

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

About the Role:
We are excited to introduce the Web, SharePoint & Editing Lead position - Water Quality Planner/Project Manager IV (WQPPM IV) within the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Environmental Services Unit (ESU). This is a senior level position that will oversee and direct the work of staff in the Environmental Services Unit providing web, and editorial support to Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) capital projects, programs and initiatives. This position provides a great opportunity to apply a passion for communication, accessibility and standards within an organization that is committed to protecting public health, enhancing the environment, and supporting sustainable communities

The person in this position will lead a team of technical and professional staff who ensure compliance with web, intranet and editorial standards for WTD projects, programs, sections, units and work groups. The successful candidate will also provide guidance and coaching to staff on collaborating across diverse WTD sections and work groups.

This position performs work remotely and onsite .

About the Team:
The Environmental Services Unit (ESU) is committed to environmental protection and restoration through its responsibilities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and requirements. ESU also provides web, intranet and editorial services to WTD programs, projects and initiatives.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
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 a Web, SharePoint & Editing Lead (WQPPM IV) , 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, c omprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide oversight and direct preparation of external web pages for capital projects, programs and division initiatives.
• Provide oversight for development and ongoing support (as needed) of intranet (SharePoint) sites for Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) and Director's Office staff.
• Provide oversight of editorial services for WTD staff.
• Monitor work distribution and staff progress on assigned work and make recommendations to supervisor regarding staff assignments.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Unit staff on technical issues and career development; model excellent workplace behaviors and expectations and provide feedback to staff in these areas.
• Lead efforts to mentor and onboard new staff to the Unit/Section and collaborate with other Leads in Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Demonstrated technical competence in all aspects of web communications with at least 10 years of experience managing web content within King County.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating SharePoint sites.
• Exceptional skill in working collaboratively with co-workers, supervisor and Division staff at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to lead in equity and social justice efforts including having difficult conversations and addressing microaggressions.
• Exemplify continuous improvement in conducting assigned work.
• Be exceptionally dependable in accomplishing work assignments with little or no assistance required and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Competencies You Bring:

• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building
  digital and technology applications.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office/Teams, digital photography, web writing and editing, survey systems, and style guides.
• Knowledge of wastewater systems, practices and terminology.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements of up to four days a month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various sites within King County Wastewater Treatment Division's service area, 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 full-time position works 40-hour work week. 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 Technical Employees' Association (TEA) .

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. 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:

• Completed Application
• Cover Letter

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

W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Delores Venters at dventers@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• 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: King County employees are eligible to 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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.