Wastewater Capital Projects Managing Supervisor
- Summary
This position will supervise a group of 8 to 10 project managers and support staff to provide strategic program and project oversight associated with the planning, design, and construction of a wide-range of wastewater capital projects and programs. This includes full supervisory and associated staff administration duties. The successful candidate for this position will work as part of a collaborative team with three other Capital Projects Managing Supervisors and the Wastewater Capital Projects Unit Manager to deliver the Wastewater Treatment Division capital program.
WTD is 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. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.
Who is Eligible: This position is open to all qualified Career Service applicants. Wastewater, Teamster Local 117 applicants will receive first consideration in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely on a full time basis. Employees will also have access to shared workspaces at King Street Center at 201 S. Jackson Street in downtown Seattle. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Work Location: Primarily teleworking and the King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104. There will be an expectation to travel to various worksites throughout King and South Snohomish County as needed for your work.
Work Schedule: This full-time, career service position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime eligible. The regular workweek is full-time 40 hours, Monday through Friday.
To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx- Job Duties
- Engage staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring and developmental assignments to staff to support skills development, problem solving ability, and succession planning efforts.
- Incorporate King County's Equity and Social Justice strategic objectives in managing internal workforce development and in delivering capital projects to benefit the community.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to capital project managers. Determine and document performance standards and measures for individuals and project work teams.
- Recommend and oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures across multiple Project Management Unit work groups.
- Oversee the development and preparation of the bi-annual capital improvement program requirements and budgets for assigned work, which includes developing the project scope, estimating costs, estimating budget requirements, setting priorities, coordination across work units and initiating approval of projects.
- Supervise the work of WTD project managers and support staff. Hire, assign and schedule work, evaluate performance and initiate disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Oversee inter-agency negotiations and development of agreements required for completion of projects, interpretation and compliance monitoring and plans review and approval for WTD facility permits.
- Oversee the work effort to fully develop, establish, launch, and maintain standardized work processes used in the delivery of capital projects.
- Oversee programs with multiple dimensions.
- Provide technical expertise in evaluation and analysis of complex and sensitive planning, design, construction and political issues. Act as liaison on modifying and updating department, division and county policies and procedures through the application of Lean principles.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Project Management Professional Certification.
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible capital project management experience is required.
- Experience must demonstrate management of wastewater conveyance and treatment projects, and specifically, projects within operating facilities and projects that require interface with other local agencies.
Motivating Others - Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; Can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; Can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; Pushes tasks and decisions down; Empowers others; Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; Makes each individual feel his/her work is important; Is someone people like working for and with
Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; Eliminates roadblocks; Creates focus
Integrity and Trust – Is widely trusted; Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; Keeps confidences; Admits mistakes; Doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
Delegation - Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; Broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; Tends to trust people to perform; Lets direct reports and others finish their own work
Necessary Special Requirements:- Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of project management and construction techniques, principles, and applied processes.
- Planning, scheduling, and organizational skills necessary for program and project management.
- Advanced knowledge of public works and design consultant contract packaging and contract administration for design and public works contracts.
- Advanced demonstrated working knowledge of human resources management, supervisory techniques and principles including demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor a diverse project management staff.
- Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of advanced budgeting techniques and principles as applied to projects and programs.
- Strong leadership and team building skills including conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of interagency agreements and inter-governmental negotiation techniques.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations applicable to delivery of wastewater projects.
- The demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including the procurement office, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, elected officials, community groups, the general public, and other King County staff.
- Effective individual and group communications skills, in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMI) or equivalent certification
Analytical and technical abilities to evaluate total project estimated costs (including design costs, construction budgets, administrative and contingency costs ) as well as estimated project schedules.
Experience and strong expertise in using an enterprise project management information system to plan, manage, monitor, and research project/program scope, schedule, budget, and human resource requirements, i.e. WTD PRISM system or other comprehensive centralized enterprise project management application.- Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
King County application
Resume
Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
Responses to supplemental questions
Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local 117, Pursuant to Article 14.1 Western Conference of Teamster Pension Trust, Section $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Diana Eberly
Senior Human Resource Analyst
206-477-6899
Diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
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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 your 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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff03Do you have a Project Management Professional Certification (PMI) or equivalent certification?- Yes
- No
04Do you have Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible capital project management experience- Yes
- No
05Describe your experience using an enterprise project management information system.Required Question