Project Control Officer
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Business Management
Posted on June 27, 2025
Salary
$131,353.04 - $166,497.76 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025-24859
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
06/26/2025
Closing Date
7/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is looking for a Projects Control Officer (PCO) who is a highly motivated and successful individual who can interact and build partnerships with internal and external groups as well as with King County supporting agencies such as the Council Auditor's Office, the Department of Finance, and the Office of Performance and Budget. This person must have the demonstrated skills to interact day to day with WTD business needs as well as during high visibility events such as budget reviews, council-initiated project risk reviews, and high-profile project, and program performance audits.
About the Role:
The WTD PCO sits within the WTD Director's Office as an independent position that is responsible for serving on a variety of project governance boards, and participating in interagency committees and workgroups, as well as auditing project and contract files for compliance. In addition, the WTD PCO role carries a degree of autonomy and functions in an unbiased, critical advisory nature. The WTD PCO serves as liaison for external audits performed by a variety of governmental entities, including the State of Washington and County Council auditing and project oversight offices. The WTD PCO also leads internal WTD audits ensuring that capital projects adhere to the established best practices and standard approaches for program and project management. The position also manages procedural changes while promoting the continuous improvement of project management related processes. The WTD PCO must be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the ability to guide project staff in the effective utilization of resources and tools to accomplish their projects and contract administration / management responsibilities. The position oversees, analyzes, and makes strong compliance recommendations to managers and project implementation teams regarding mandated use of the County's and Division's established best project management practices.
About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of one of King County's largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects and programs stretching across 424 square miles.
To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. 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.
Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce around 1,000 employees and multiple facilities, the Wastewater Treatment Division's goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.
We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. 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 Project Control Officer, 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.
What You Will Be Doing:
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions:
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:
W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube , and the WTD Blog .
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP 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 .
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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
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.
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:
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.
$131,353.04 - $166,497.76 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025-24859
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
06/26/2025
Closing Date
7/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is looking for a Projects Control Officer (PCO) who is a highly motivated and successful individual who can interact and build partnerships with internal and external groups as well as with King County supporting agencies such as the Council Auditor's Office, the Department of Finance, and the Office of Performance and Budget. This person must have the demonstrated skills to interact day to day with WTD business needs as well as during high visibility events such as budget reviews, council-initiated project risk reviews, and high-profile project, and program performance audits.
About the Role:
The WTD PCO sits within the WTD Director's Office as an independent position that is responsible for serving on a variety of project governance boards, and participating in interagency committees and workgroups, as well as auditing project and contract files for compliance. In addition, the WTD PCO role carries a degree of autonomy and functions in an unbiased, critical advisory nature. The WTD PCO serves as liaison for external audits performed by a variety of governmental entities, including the State of Washington and County Council auditing and project oversight offices. The WTD PCO also leads internal WTD audits ensuring that capital projects adhere to the established best practices and standard approaches for program and project management. The position also manages procedural changes while promoting the continuous improvement of project management related processes. The WTD PCO must be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the ability to guide project staff in the effective utilization of resources and tools to accomplish their projects and contract administration / management responsibilities. The position oversees, analyzes, and makes strong compliance recommendations to managers and project implementation teams regarding mandated use of the County's and Division's established best project management practices.
About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of one of King County's largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects and programs stretching across 424 square miles.
To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. 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.
Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce around 1,000 employees and multiple facilities, the Wastewater Treatment Division's goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.
We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. 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 Project Control Officer, 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:
- Provide compliance and oversight on public works contracts during procurement and administration.
- Recommend changes to contracts, amendments and other documents to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Ensure contracts minimize risk to the County.
- Assist procurement and professional staff in avoiding significant increases in consulting hourly rates, errors in cost estimates, and duplication of efforts.
- Provide leadership and training to staff in developing procurement policies and procedures, procurement goals, contract development, risk management, changing laws, and new concepts.
- Recommend alternative processes, tools and measurements to improve procurement and contract management.
- Recommend and implement policies, procedures, processes, and practices that respond to new conditions, laws, codes and/or budget/staff adjustments. Coordinate procurement policy changes with other departments, divisions, sections and other government agencies.
- Identify potential and existing issues with project scope, terms, deliverables and costs before a contract, amendment or change order is signed.
- Oversee the compliance of County project managers with procurement policies, processes, guidelines and procedures. Provide leadership, training and support for all departments on the procurement of professional/technical consulting and construction contracts.
- Manage the development of alternative processes, tools and measurements for improved project and contract management.
- Serve as a SME for WTD staff in public works contracting processes including procurement and administration.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Advance skill in conveying, interpreting and measuring compliance and revising policy and procedures associated with public works professional and construction contracts.
- Skill in developing contracting policies, best practices, and standards within a public utility or local government.
- Skill in identifying and resolving potential and existing issues with project scopes, terms, deliverables, and cost formulas for contracts, amendments and change orders.
- Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of public works contract management and administration and compliance.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience administering or providing compliance support on public works contracting processes in the State of Washington to include both Professional Services and Construction.
- Knowledge and skill working with governance bodies and providing oversight and compliance in large capital programs within a public utility or local government.
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Optimized Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Washington State Driver's License.
- Experience with Alternative Public Works contracting in the State of Washington.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent 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 weekly. The onsite reporting locations will include West Point Treatment Plant, 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Road S.W., Renton, Brightwater Treatment Plant 22505 State Route 9 S.E., Woodinville. On occasion you will need to work at other King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104).
- 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 position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented by a Union.
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
W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube , and the WTD Blog .
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP 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 .
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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
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.
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
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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
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.
