King County

Summary

Do you want to make a difference in your community and create lasting impacts that benefit the citizens of King County and our precious environment? Then the Construction & Demolition (C&D) Project/Program I position is a great opportunity for you! Come work for the Solid Waste Division (SWD), Recycling and Environmental Services Section (RES). We are recruiting for one (1) career service C&D Project/Program Manager I. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to support our Construction and Demolition and GreenTools Program. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of support to move the County towards Zero Waste of Resources and a sustainable built environment integrating equity and social justice opportunities. To learn more about SWD and RES, visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx. To learn more about the Construction and Demolition Program click here.

The selected candidate will become a member of the County’s C&D Program, which is regarded across the country as a leader in the industry. This program leads and develops cutting edge policies and efforts around deconstruction, salvage, reuse and C&D material diversion which supports a circular economy. With the recent adoption of an increased C&D fee, additional revenue will allow for more services, grants, and projects to be offered to the community. These efforts will advance progressive best practices and innovative efforts that will divert valuable materials from ending up in landfills, lower community greenhouse gas emissions, and create economic justice opportunities.

About the Role:

The C&D PPM I will provide needed staff support to address communitywide C&D (construction and demolition materials) diversion performance and C&D Program services that address climate, sustainability, Equity, Racial and Social Justice (ERSJ) and sustainable development practices in county operations and communitywide practices. These efforts will address community benefits, foster creativity, and enforce compliance. Benefits will include creation of green jobs, expand C&D collection, provide innovation grants, support a circular economy business park, increase material markets, and strengthen deconstruction policy framework.

About the Team:

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that serves the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County Agency for delivering Re+/Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) goals for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70%. KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems.

The Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Section leads the Division’s efforts on prevention, reuse, recycling, product stewardship/Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), policy, market development, environmental stewardship, the circular economy, Re+ (King County’s Zero Waste of Resources Initiative), green building, household hazardous waste collection, green school education, grant program management, resource recovery, waste stream integrity, and several compliance programs including waste stream compliance & enforcement.

Opportunity to Learn More:

We invite you to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position. A current supervisor from the RES section will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. We will hold this event on Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. To participate in the meeting, click here. To join by audio-only, please dial 425-653-6586 and use the phone conference ID: 815 880 602#

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 C&D Project/Program Manager I, 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 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:

• Support research to increase C&D separation and compliance with C&D requirements
• Manage pilot collection of gypsum drywall
• Facilitate salvage verifier training to industry
• Develop a community program for community-based deconstruction and home restorations
• Coordinate with community-based organizations that serve at risk populations
• Support creation of an incentive program to increase C&D separation
• Implement direct reporting from C&D scale houses to existing C&D cloud based reporting platform
• Assist establishment of new C&D related Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE)
• Provide performance incentives to drive C&D materials towards highest and best use

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of construction industry
• Knowledge of deconstruction process; participated in a minimum of 80 hours of construction and demolition training (For example, King County’s Green Workforce Development training or another similar construction and demolition training program).
• Experience in deconstructing buildings using national Build Reuse/BMRA curriculum guidelines
• Knowledge of construction and demolition materials management options
• Familiarity in working with BIPOC communities, businesses and organizations
• Has worked with community associations that serve at risk-based organizations or populations
• Has basic computer and technology literacy and training
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Competencies You Bring:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Being Resilient: The ability to handle adversity and difficult situations while exercising proper tact and judgement in the field and in the office.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• OSHA 10 certification

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-4 times per month. 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), project sites, and meeting locations with project partners. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance.
• Remote Work Location 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 a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 P&T.

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:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

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

Who to Contact: 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.

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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 be longing 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.

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.

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.

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