Environmental Scientist II

About this Role

The Environmental Scientist II contributes to multidisciplinary teams across the Solid Waste Division to ensure our services are provided in ways that protect human health and the environment. This position will play a key role in modernizing the Division’s system for tracking environmental activities, maintaining environmental plans, and reporting environmental outcomes to stakeholders. It will support a wide variety of programs, such as solid waste management, industrial wastewater management, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, incident prevention, response and reporting, and dangerous waste management.

Assignments may include project management, contract management, report production, software administration, data analysis, development of tools to improve efficiency/quality, and other activities that support the Division’s environmental compliance program.

The Facility Engineering and Science Section (FESS) is a critical member of the King County Solid Waste Division. Our engineers, scientists, technicians, and IT professionals support large‑scale programs and projects within SWD. FESS is a dynamic team committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and providing critical services to the residents and businesses of King County.

King County is dedicated to creating a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

• Collaborate with senior compliance personnel to complete tasks required by solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, air, and other environmental permits and regulations applicable to the Solid Waste Division.
• Gather and assemble information to document compliance with various environmental regulations and permits. Prepare compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Review, collate, and analyze environmental data to evaluate environmental control systems performance, long‑term trends, and provide insight on environmental conditions at division facilities.
• Keep track of proposed and adopted changes to regulations and permits applicable to the division.
• Develop, configure, and use environmental tracking tools (e.g., SharePoint, Maximo, Power Automate) to disseminate compliance activities and monitor outcomes.
• Apply continuous improvement principles and prepare standard work documentation to support efficient and consistent processes throughout the environmental compliance program.
• Provide support to division projects such as permit acquisition and small‑scale project management when directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience that demonstrates the required skills and knowledge.
• Experience in environmental compliance work and broad knowledge of related technical, engineering, and scientific disciplines.
• Experience preparing environmental compliance and technical reports.
• Experience documenting standardized processes.
• Broad experience using Microsoft 365 applications and skill in developing and using technology‑based tools to manage data, processes, and tasks efficiently.
• Skill in promoting mutual respect and acceptance of all workers in a diverse work group.

This position requires the ability to travel in a timely manner to various work locations, including sites that may not be served by public transportation. County vehicles may be available as needed.

• Certifications related to continuous improvement such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Certifications related to widely used software applications such as Microsoft 365.
• Experience using the Maximo Application Suite (MAS).

• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business and digital technology applications.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective…