Environmental Scientist II

Environmental Scientist II – King County

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The Solid Waste Division (SWD) is looking for one environmental professional to join a welcoming and dedicated team of environmental scientists and engineers who are committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources and communities within King County. Alongside other environmental professionals, this position contributes to projects and programs to ensure environmental regulations and permit conditions are met while delivering resource recovery and waste disposal services throughout King County.

This position covers a wide variety of local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permit programs, and other requirements commonly applicable to the operation of industrial sites. The solid waste industry and environmental regulations are constantly changing and SWD must adapt to continue delivering high‑quality services to its customers.

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. The 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 supports 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. This position performs work both remotely and on‑site.

The Facility Engineering and Science Section (FESS) is a critical member of the King County Solid Waste Division team. Our engineers, scientists, technicians, and IT professionals support a variety of 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 a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice as a foundation for all employees. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Join the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

• In collaboration with senior compliance personnel, complete tasks to fulfill and/or coordinate fulfillment of requirements specified in 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 applicable to Solid Waste Division facilities. Prepare compliance reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. Manage information and records related to environmental compliance to facilitate efficient and effective access by a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Review, collate, and analyze environmental data to evaluate environmental control systems performance, long‑term trends, and to provide insight on environmental conditions at Solid Waste Division facilities.
• Keep track of proposed and adopted changes to regulations and permits applicable to the Solid Waste Division.
• Develop, configure, and use environmental tracking tools to disseminate compliance‑related activities and schedules as well as monitor compliance outcomes. Tools may include existing systems such…