[ES_JOBS_NET] Environmental Scientist III, King County, WA

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Environmental Scientist III

Salary 

$40.87 - $51.80 Hourly

Location 

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Department

DNRP - Natural Resources & Parks

Job Number

2019MK09349

Closing

3/20/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

"Please note the advertised salary reflects 2018 rates. The salary range for
this position is anticipated to be adjusted upwards in 2019 pending labor
contract ratification. If you have any questions about this, please contact
the human resource representative listed in this posting."

WHO MAY APPLY:  This position is open to the general public.

King County values diverse perspectives, life experiences and differences.
The Water and Land Resources Division encourages people of all backgrounds
to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ,
people with disabilities, and veterans.  We are committed to being equitable
and fair in providing equal access to opportunities for all.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
. A King County Application Form
. Resume and Cover Letter
. Answers to the attached supplemental questions

JOB SUMMARY:
This position will be part of a team of environmental scientists
collaborating with river engineers, geologists and planners in the River and
Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) in the Water and Land Resources
Division. The position will perform a broad range and scope of design,
permitting, monitoring, construction management, and technical analyses to
support the implementation of projects and programs identified in the King
County Flood Hazard Management Plan in support of the King County Flood
Control District. The work program for this position will focus on the
Snoqualmie, Tolt, Raging, and South Fork Skykomish Rivers as well as
supporting work within other river basins in the County. Information on the
District is available at: http://www.kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/default.aspx
and the adopted 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan and its 2013
Progress Report is available on King County's web site at
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/flooding/documents/flood-
hazard-management-plan.aspx .

Job Duties:
Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

.         Planning and organizing:  Anticipates and adjusts for problems;
can marshal resources; uses resources effectively and efficiently; evaluates
results; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.

.         Technical skills:  Has the functional and technical knowledge and
skill to accomplish the duties of the position.

.         Interpersonal savvy and approachability:  Relates well to all
kinds of people, up, down sideways, in and outside of the organization;
Builds rapport and is a good listener; puts others at ease; builds effective
relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.

.         Problem solving: Uses logic and methods to solve challenging
problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems and conduct
honest analysis.

.         Peer relationships: Is seen as a team player; gains trust and
support of peers; encourages collaboration. Can find common ground and solve
problems for the good of all.

Primary Job Duties:

.         Serve as a key member of the River and Floodplain Management
Section (RFMS) supporting the river and floodplain ecological body of work.

.         Provide ecological expertise in planning, designing, permitting,
constructing, and monitoring capital projects including repair, retrofit,
and major reconstruction of levees and revetments, acquisition and home
elevation projects, structure demolitions, and floodplain restoration
primarily in support of the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish River basin
team.

.         Collaborate with ecologists and maintenance staff to ensure
consistency in the development of the project monitoring plan and/or special
studies as related to the RFMS Effectiveness Monitoring Framework approaches
for large-scale complex capital projects.

.         Analyze impacts of river and floodplain management project actions
on critical fish and wildlife species and their habitats.

.         Analyze habitat, fisheries, and related resources and conduct data
analyses using commonly acceptable techniques and software.

.         Determine regulatory compliance strategies for CIP projects, and
obtain and manage necessary environmental permits from appropriate federal,
state, and local agencies.

.         Develop comprehensive environmental mitigation approaches to
address aquatic and riparian habitat impacts of riverine floodplain
management programs and projects.

.         Develop and oversee consultant contracts.

.         Write technical reports and issue papers for various technical and
non-technical audiences to summarize and convey project findings.

.         Assure regulatory compliance and act as "on-site biologist" during
construction.

.         Design, manage, and implement effectiveness monitoring to support
projects and programs.

.         Effectively present and communicate project elements and technical
information with managers and staff, project teams, tribal biologists and
cultural resource specialists, landowners, elected officials, other
jurisdictions and agencies, and the WRIA-7 technical committee and the
Snoqualmie Watershed Forum.

.         Coordinate with internal King County staff from multiple
disciplines and programs to work collaboratively on river and floodplain
management issues.

.         Manage and oversee grants and budgets for projects associated with
river ecology.

.         Participate in flood warning and emergency response programs and
activities.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

.         Bachelor's degree in aquatic biology, ecology, fisheries,
environmental science, natural resource management, or a related technical
field; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience which
provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the
primary job duties.

.         At least five years of increasingly responsible program and
project management work that is applicable to the primary job functions of
this position.

.         Comprehensive knowledge of river and watershed ecology, including
fisheries biology, hydrology, water quality, and geomorphology.
Understanding of key natural resource issues currently facing Pacific
Northwest rivers and floodplains.

.         Knowledge and experience in the implementation of capital projects
for flood risk reduction or floodplain restoration including planning,
permitting, monitoring, and construction.

Demonstrated Experience In: 

.         Interdisciplinary collaboration with other professionals during
the planning, design development, permitting, construction and monitoring of
environmental restoration projects.

.         Federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations
applicable to river and floodplain management projects and programs in King
County.

.         Obtaining federal, state, and local permits related to work within
rivers and streams.

.         Communicating scientific and technical project information to a
range of audiences.

.         Developing or implementing monitoring plans related to project
impacts on aquatic and wildlife habitat.

.         Managing projects or studies, preparing and monitoring scopes,
budgets and schedules.

.         Developing, analyzing, and conveying technical information, using
common computer software packages (Word, Excel, GIS, etc.).

.         Experience with adult or juvenile fisheries surveys or habitat
assessment.

.         Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (ex:
with other employees, other government agencies, non-profit organizations,
Tribes, landowners, and consultants).

     Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

.         Master's degree in aquatic biology, ecology, fisheries,
environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field.

.         Professional certification in ecology, wetland ecology, fisheries
biology, erosion and sediment control, or other related qualifications
relevant to the design and implementation of projects and programs in river
floodplains.

.         Experience utilizing statistical packages (Python, R, etc.).

.         Construction management or developing erosion control measures
used in environmental projects.

.         Knowledge and experience working in one or more of the following
King County river basins: Snoqualmie/ South Fork Skykomish, Cedar/
Sammamish, Green River, White River.

.         Familiarity with key issues, entities, and agencies - both
internal and external to King County government - involved in floodplain
management and flood hazard reduction.

.         Knowledge and understanding of the 2006 King County Flood Hazard
Management Plan and its 2013 Progress Report, the King County River and
Floodplain Management program, and the King County Flood Control District.

Supplemental Information:
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with
occasional time spent performing field work and site inspections.
Participation in flood warning and emergency response programs and
activities typically involve short-term work in excess of 12 hours per day
and during all hours of the day that may include evenings, weekends and
holidays. Heavy workloads, deadline pressure and interruptions due to
changing priorities are not uncommon.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to conduct
occasional physical site inspections and evaluation. There is an
intermittent need to walk on uneven terrain, for limited periods of time.
Field conditions include brushy, forested environments; river, stream and
wetland corridors; and slippery, uneven surfaces and dynamic conditions in
the outdoors. Work tasks also likely will include in-water situations
involving wading and the use of rafts or canoes. Ability to complete King
County provided Swiftwater Rescue Training course within 6 months of
employment.

Necessary Special Requirements: A valid Washington State Driver's License or
the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner. A final
offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a
pre-employment physical examination. 

Work Schedule: This full time career service position works a 40 hour work
week, Monday through Friday. This position is overtime eligible.

Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Local
17A, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.

Contact:  For questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Michelle Kobuki,  HR Analyst
michelle.kobuki at kingcounty.gov
206-477-4740

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Must be completed and submitted with the
application. These questions address important elements of these positions
and the information you provide will help to determine your eligibility for
further consideration.  Your total response should be 1-2 pages.

Agency

King County

Address

King County Administration Bldg.
500 4th Ave. Rm. 553 
Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone

206-477-3404 

Website

 <http://www.kingcounty.gov/> http://www.kingcounty.gov/

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