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King County DNRP-WLRD is hiring for the position of Capital Projects Supervisor

Are you a collaborative leader and skilled manager of capital projects in floodplains or similar environments? Do you enjoy mentoring staff? Are you ready to grow your career as a Capital Project Manager in the exciting world of floodplain management? Look no further than the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within King County, Washington’s Water and Land Resources Division. We are seeking standout professionals to join our team as a Capital Projects Supervisor and lead a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team delivering crucial capital projects that support public safety and healthy floodplains.

The Capital Projects Supervisor (Capital Project Manager IV), located in the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), will lead a team dedicated to the delivery of flood risk reduction projects that foster healthy rivers and resilient floodplain communities. Team priorities are focused in the Green River Basin and the individual in this position will become intimate with the Green River and the unique challenges of addressing flood risk reduction in this complex river system. The successful candidate will manage their team’s project portfolio and support multiple complex and politically visible capital projects from initiation through implementation and closeout. In addition to working closely with staff throughout the River and Floodplain Capital Unit, this position will also require close coordination with the River and Floodplain Management Section and WLRD management as well as with Flood Control District staff and elected officials from King County and other jurisdictions. As a leader in our organization, the individual in this position will provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individuals, help set performance metrics, work closely with project managers to create highly functioning teams, and set a tone of excellence and continuous learning where all team members are valued. This CPM IV position will also serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the River and Floodplain Management Program, including corridor planning efforts for the County’s six major river systems, the inspection, maintenance and operation of the County’s inventory of flood protection facilities, participation in the flood warning and flood patrol program, post-construction effectiveness monitoring, and coordination with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) staff to implement salmon recovery plans. This position may also participate in key Department and County initiatives such as equity and social justice, climate change, organizational development, and process improvement committees.

Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to an interdisciplinary team for the implementation of river and floodplain management capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not overallocated.

Direct personnel in the planning, design, and construction of river and floodplain management projects, including revetment, levee, floodwall or floodplain reconnection capital projects. Provide and/or direct technical and quality engineering review of capital improvement projects to apply accepted design and engineering standards.

Ensure compliance with the WLR Project Management Manual in terms of project charters and planning, alternatives analysis, preliminary and final design, permitting, acquisition, construction, and closeout. Assist in the development and implementation of workflow processes to ensure consistency in implementation and effective delivery of capital projects. Oversee and supervise the preparation, review and approval of design and construction contract documents. Proactively apply principles of Equity and Social Justice to build and maintain relationships with other jurisdictions, governmental agencies, tribes, community members, and other interested parties through effective communication and outreach efforts as needed to plan and implement capital projects.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Capital Section and River and Floodplain Management Program to participate in the development of annual capital improvement projects and budgets, including estimating costs, assigning work, and setting priorities. Manage complex, sensitive, and politically visible issues that may require regular coordination with WLRD senior management, the King County Flood Control District, and County elected officials. Participate in flood warning and emergency response programs and activities, including the Flood Warning Center, flood patrols, and post-flood inspections.

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
• Demonstrated experience managing the work of others, including assigning and scheduling work, reviewing products, and providing training and oversight.
• Demonstrated experience as a supervisor, project representative, or project manager of a large-scale public works contract or complex, multiple public works contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an organization to address policy, process, and people-related dynamics.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• A Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain the license within one year of hire.
• Master of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, communications, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of hydrologic and open channel hydraulic principles and geomorphic processes.
• A growth mindset and sense of humor.

Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details. The River and Floodplain Capital Unit 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 St, Seattle, WA 98104. Other work locations are at project sites and other locations near the rivers of King County and at the King County Office of Emergency Management in Renton, WA. Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 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 will work a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions 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. Participation in flood warning and emergency response programs and activities in support of King County’s Flood Warning Center operations during flood events.

Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.

Physical Requirement: This position has a regular requirement to walk and navigate uneven ground outside along rivers, in forests, and in rural areas during inclement weather and at all hours. These work areas can be dark, pose difficult terrain features, and often require specialized safety gear such as personal flotation devices. Position will require participation in flood emergency response, requiring Swiftwater awareness training.

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.