Coatings and Corrosion Specialist (WCM IV) at King County in Seattle, WA

Summary

About the Role:
The position provides an opportunity for utilization of coatings and corrosion knowledge and technical skills, while working collaboratively with multiple teams to improve the WTD Conveyance and Treatment systems through innovative problem solving, project planning and design, from inception to completion of multiple simultaneous projects.

Candidates will be involved in conveyance projects, pump station upgrades, and treatment plant upgrades.

The following are on-going or upcoming projects: Corrosion Repairs On-Call. Joint Sealant and Grouting On-call. ESI Section 8. M Street Truck. South Interceptor Rehab. SP DAFT rehab. Roofing project. Cathodic protection. Lakeland Hills Pump Station. West Point Raw Sewage Pump Replacement. West Point Grit Classifier. Mouth of the Duwamish CSO. Tukwila Freeway Crossing Replacement. Richmond Beach Forcemain and Interceptor Upgrade, Boeing Creek Trunk. Brightwater Reclaimed Water Storage.

Several upcoming projects will be delivered under non-traditional or collaborative delivery methods, such as Design-Build, General Contractor Construction Management, Construction Manager at Risk, progressive Design-Build.

This position performs work remotely and onsite:

*Note: Effective 1/1/2025, salary steps will include an additional 5.5% general wage increase per the agreement reached between King County and the Coalition of Unions agreement.

About the Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 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 enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that serves 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 Coatings and Corrosion Specialist, 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 Wastewater Treatment 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:

Perform Construction Service and Inspection. Perform field inspections, review shop drawings and technical documentation on products submitted by contractors, assist in the interpretation of specifications, advise on contractor compliance with contract documents, and review change orders when required by field personnel or as required by law.
Serve as technical subject matter expert on more traditional wastewater projects that required coatings and protections.
Develop and manage work order contracts and work orders. Prepare and assist in the development of public works and procurement contract documents and cost estimates to comply with County and State public bidding policy.
Perform facility inspections in order to gauge severity of corrosion of wastewater assets and make rehabilitation recommendations with rough cost estimates.
Maintain an active relationship with the coatings, corrosion rehabilitation, and sealant industries in order to make suggestions for improvements to WTD's Engineering standards.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Demonstrated experience with industrial coating systems.
Demonstrated experience with coating inspection QA/QC.
Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues within a multi-discipline work environment.
Ability to use software that supports the delivery of required work products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and databases, as well as any technical or specialty software programs required to perform the job functions.

CompetenciesYou Bring:
Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Required Licenses:
Washington State Driver's License.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
NACE/AMPP certifications
Knowledge of industrial, marine, wastewater, or water protective coatings.
Knowledge of coatings cost estimating.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals from consultants, elected officials, the general public, Operations and Maintenance, other County staff, and other stakeholders is essential in ensuring that project schedules and contracts follow County standards.
Ability to use collaborative processes to successfully execute projects involving a diverse group of individuals from a matrixed organization.
Knowledge and awareness of racial bias and inequalities. Skills to identify and successfully address racial inequities in the workplace and in the services provided to customers and stakeholders.
Ability to produce coordinated design documents, including but not limited to, plans, specifications, and cost estimates that meet County Standards and public bidding requirements.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and report on all aspects of an assigned capital project which include, but are not limited to, project goals and objectives, success factors, scope, schedule, budget, and change control.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements several times a 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). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
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 Technical Employee's Association (TEA).

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
Resume
Cover Letter
Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
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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 belonging 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
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