King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Calling all nature lovers and eco-warriors! ???? ## Protect Endangered Species & Shape King County's Future! Are you passionate about preserving our precious wildlife? Do you dream of making a real difference in water quality and flood management? King County needs YOU! **Join our dynamic team for a 5-year adventure:** ? Become an Endangered Species Act Reviewer ? Work with national agencies to safeguard vulnerable species ? Expedite vital environmental projects **What's in it for you?** ? Flexible remote/onsite work ? Comprehensive benefits package ? Career growth opportunities **Be the change you want to see:** ? Champion equity and social justice ? Contribute to a thriving Puget Sound ? Create resilient, sustainable communities Don't just watch nature documentaries – be part of the solution! Apply now at https://bit.ly/3UAmMRp and let's make King County bloom together! ??????

Floodwaters don’t stop at city limits. That’s why our comprehensive new flood plan expands our approach to flood risk reduction to include urban and coastal communities. Want to know how you can stay safe? Learn more and sign up for flood alerts????https://lnkd.in/gpV8Awii?

Calling all local food enthusiasts! Local food is vital to King County’s economy, environment, and communities. That’s why we need your input to help shape the future of our food system! The King County Local Food Initiative has supported farmers, food businesses, and increased access to healthy, affordable food for nearly a decade. Now, as we update the plan, we want to hear from YOU! Take our survey by Dec. 1 and help create a vision for a resilient, equitable, and sustainable local food system that works for everyone. https://lnkd.in/grd_rHAq

Interested in career and paid training opportunities in clean water, sustainable building, and construction? If so, your future is bright! Join us next week at the Fall Job Fair and Workforce Training Symposium. This free event includes hands-on "day in the life" job demonstrations, networking, resume assistance, and opportunities to meet employers hiring now and in the near future. Don't forget to register by this Friday, Oct. 18, to receive a printed nametag at the event. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: South Seattle College Georgetown Campus: 6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108 Who: Open to anyone at all stages of careers and education Spanish interpretation will be available. Se proporciona interpretación en Espa?ol. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gKiyT6zT

?? Make a splash with us as a Plant Engineer IV (Mechanical)! Our Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a talented Plant Engineer to provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) engineering support and coordination for a major offsite level controls facility upgrade project impacting over 100 regional conveyance facilities. In this role, you’ll be the key O&M engineering representative, ensuring our interests are front and center in engineering decisions while bridging communication between project teams and stakeholders. Your focus will be on mechanical engineering support for the West Section’s pump stations, regulator stations, combined sewage overflow stations (CSOs), and the West Point Treatment Plant (WPTP). ?? Help us ensure that all standards and specifications are met from design through commissioning! Ready to dive in? Apply today and make a difference in wastewater management! ?? https://bit.ly/4dKeP2p #PlantEngineer #MechanicalEngineering #WastewaterTreatment #EngineeringJobs #EnvironmentalEngineering #EngineeringCareers #Wastewater #Sustainability #GoPublic #BestRunGovernment

Join Our Team at Marymoor Park! Ready to lead one of King County’s most popular parks? We’re hiring a Marymoor Park Business Unit Supervisor! You’ll oversee operations, manage budgets, lead events like the Marymoor Concert Series, and represent the park in the community. Grab this opportunity to make a real impact while working with a passionate team. ?? Apply today and help create a thriving community space! ??bit.ly/4dzoZTH Application Deadline-October 15, 2024 #Kingcountyjobs #ParksAndRecreation #Gopublic #KingCountyParks #MarymoorPark #CareerOpportunity #Customerservice #Leadership #EventsManagement #JoinOurTeam #EquityInAction

Our Science and Technical Support Section is looking for a Senior Field Hydrologist (Environmental Scientist III) to join the Watershed and Ecological Assessment Team (WEAT). You’ll manage critical monitoring sites supporting long-term hydrology monitoring and habitat restoration. This role involves salmon restoration, stormwater, floodplain, and wastewater management, and even improving efforts to better coexist with beavers. You’ll install and maintain flow, stage, and rain gages, manage data, and coordinate with partners. As a Senior Field Hydrologist, you’ll track hydrology, a key environmental indicator, and provide data for county programs. Working within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), you’ll help achieve our Clean Water Healthy Habitat (CWHH) Strategic Plan goals. Your work will involve tracking weather and hydrologic conditions, assessing human impacts, and providing insightful data analysis for management actions. Join us in advancing our CWHH Plan goals, including cleaner, controlled stormwater runoff. Apply today and make a difference! https://bit.ly/3ZJsS5d #EnvironmentalScience #Hydrology #JobOpportunity #GoPubli #CleanWaterHealthyHabitat #EnvironmentalMonitoring

Join us for an Open House on Monday, October 7, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM! ????????? We're seeking a Project/Program Manager III – Performance Analyst who thrives on turning data into actionable insights. If you're skilled in developing and tracking KPIs that guide strategic decisions and boost service outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this predominately remote position, you'll partner with teams on exciting projects such as improving landfill gas collection, increasing recycling efforts, ensuring equitable service delivery, and more! Join us virtually and get all the details! ?????? - https://bit.ly/3N8uGgp Application Deadline - October 11, 2024 #PerformanceAnalyst #StrategicPlanning #DataAnalytics #GoPublic #BestRunGovernment #ProgramManagement #Greenjobs

Rendering vs. reality? King County Parks celebrated the opening of a steel bridge that crosses the White River connecting King and Pierce counties with 22 miles of uninterrupted paved trails. The 572-foot-long weathered steel bridge – funded primarily by the King County Parks Levy – completes a regional trail that connects 280,000 residents, schools, business districts, and civic centers while offering scenic views of Mount Rainier. The trail runs along the Carbon River, passing though farmland and forestland.?https://lnkd.in/gwVDmhAA

Looking for a job that’s fun, helps the community, and provides you with life-saving skills? Become a lifeguard with the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center through our FREE lifeguard job training program! No previous experience necessary. Get hired now and we’ll pay you to get trained and fast-tracked into part-time lifeguard positions with flexible hours and good pay. Apply for WKCAC lifeguard positions today! Application and more info??? https://lnkd.in/gJ_48Qc6