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Wastewater Resource Recovery Unit Manager [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4660826 ] 09/23/2024 11:32 AM PDT
*_This recruitment is open to all qualified candidates._*

*About the Role:*
Are you ready to lead a strong, diverse, and talented team of resource recovery professionals? Do you want to be part of a leadership team that will create a new strategic direction for a complex wastewater system? The King County (KC) Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is hiring a Wastewater Resource Recovery Unit Manager.

This unit is responsible for ensuring safe, environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including, Loop® biosolids soil amendment, recycled water, and renewable energy, as well as managing programs including sustainability, technology assessment, and nutrient management.

This newly created position has three direct reports and will lead approximately 30 professional staff in the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) section of WTD who work collaboratively with teams at all levels of the organization. We are looking for a people leader to manage, motivate, and develop staff, who is a self-starter with strong communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is an opportunity to serve the people who live, work, and play in King County by leading the Wastewater Resource Recovery Unit of one of the largest wastewater utilities on the West Coast.  You will be a participating member of the O&M leadership team, setting vision, goals, and strategies for the section. As a key leader in the section, you will be responsible for managing and communicating with staff, among section leadership, and upward to division and department leadership.

You will lead through active engagement with your team to foster an anti-racist, pro-equity workplace where everyone can thrive. You will work with section leadership to ensure services are provided equitably to the residents of King County. You will foster relationships, collaboration, and teamwork across WTD, so the division functions as One King County. As a voting member of the division’s Capital Project Oversight Board, you will advocate for renewable resources, energy saving, and sustainability projects to ensure we are doing the right projects at the right time, for the right reasons to meet Division, Department, and County targets.
 
This position performs work remotely and onsite.

*About the Team:*
The O&M Section of WTD ensures safe, environmentally protective wastewater treatment for King County: We serve 34 wholesale customers and approximately 2 million residents. O&M includes five treatment facilities and 48 pump stations. We manage 400 miles of conveyance pipes and treat an average of 178MGD of wastewater annually. As a clean water agency, we recover resources such as biosolids, recycled water, and biogas, and we continually seek new ways to capture beneficial resources that would otherwise be lost.
 
WTD’s mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. WTD employs about 800 people who plan, design, build, and operate treatment facilities. Our employees also enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharged to the system, and we educate the public and businesses on ways to protect water quality. To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to future generations that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy. 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. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 800 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 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 Wastewater Resource Recovery Unit Manager, 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  [ https://www.kingcounty.gov/parks ]_Wastewater Treatment Division_ [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/wastewater-treatment/about ] 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 [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx ], and growth opportunities.  
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