Summary
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months. The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as an Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor. Are you passionate about protecting human health and the environment? Do you enjoy working with a variety of environmental regulations and permits? Are you interested in leading, developing, and empowering a team to solve complex problems using scientific and engineering principles? Do you enjoy blending technical acumen with people-centric leadership to achieve desired outcomes? If you answered “yes” to these questions, this position might be a great opportunity for you! About this Role The Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor leads the Environmental Science and Compliance Unit (ESCU), providing supervision, strategic direction, and oversight for staff responsible for environmental compliance and environmental monitoring programs across the Solid Waste Division.
This position oversees two core program areas:
Division-Wide Compliance Coordination Ensure environmental requirements are identified, communicated, tracked, and implemented across the division, while providing direction and support to staff responsible for compliance coordination. Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Oversee staff and programs that collect environmental data through routine and special monitoring activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols and the production of reliable data used for compliance and environmental performance evaluation. Working closely with operations, engineering, project management, regulators, and leadership, this position helps ensure Solid Waste Division facilities and services remain protective of human health and the environment and compliant with applicable regulations. About the Team The Environmental Science and Compliance Unit is a welcoming team of dedicated professionals who share a passion for protecting the natural environment. Together, this team works with partners throughout the Solid Waste Division and beyond to ensure the services we provide are protective of human health and the environment and comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. We collect environmental samples, track and document compliance outcomes, participate in rulemaking processes, interpret and explain environmental requirements, seek solutions to compliance challenges, interact with regulators, and much more. To learn more about SWD visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx.
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. In this position, 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 Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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:
- Lead and develop environmental professionals while ensuring successful program delivery.
- Assign and prioritize work, monitor progress and budgets, and allocate resources to meet program objectives.
- Oversee environmental compliance programs related to wastewater and stormwater discharges, air emissions, and solid waste handling and disposal.
- Oversee regulatory compliance programs such as EPCRA Tier II, SPCC, MTCA, hazardous/dangerous waste, and landfill methane emissions.
- Support capital improvement projects by ensuring applicable environmental requirements and permit obligations are met.
- Oversee environmental monitoring and data collection programs.
- Support, empower, and hold staff accountable for delivering high-quality, timely, and compliant work products.
- Proactively identify and communicate critical issues and recommendations to leadership.
- Represent SWD in interactions with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.
- Lead strategic planning efforts to address emerging environmental, regulatory, and operational challenges.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related science or engineering discipline, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
- Five or more years of experience implementing, managing, or overseeing environmental compliance programs.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, coaching, and developing professional, technical, and/or administrative staff, including work planning, performance management, staff development, and program oversight.
- Broad knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements commonly applicable to industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to implement successful environmental compliance programs on behalf of a regulated entity or experience overseeing such programs on behalf of a regulatory agency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to occasionally work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain, and other adverse conditions. Must be able to travel between and within SWD facilities throughout King County, some of which are not served by public transportation.
Workplace Exposures:
This position involves work at active and closed municipal solid waste facilities, which may pose environmental, chemical, and physical hazards including, but not limited to, odor, noise, dust, and traffic.
Competencies You Bring:
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
- Current or previous environmental, regulatory, or safety certifications, such as CESCL, HAZWOPER, or similar credentials.
- Experience working at solid waste facilities.
- Experience interacting with environmental regulatory agencies.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: The ESCU team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works 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.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Application Instructions: 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:
- Complete Application
- Cover Letter
- Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Solid Waste Division: Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube. 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. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. 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.
Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. 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.
Benefits
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:
- 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
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.
