Construction & Demolition Technical Specialist

Summary

We are searching for an incredibly passionate Construction & Demolition (C&D) Technical Specialist to join our Recycling & Environmental Services team and lead the charge in building a thriving circular economy! This is a high-impact role for a visionary who is ready to develop bold strategies to salvage building materials, pioneer new markets for reclaimed goods, and implement climate-positive policies that prioritize racial equity for the benefit of all ratepayers.

You'll be at the heart of the action, providing vital technical expertise to the Green Building Team and King County capital projects to ensure our diversion goals are met!

The energy in our region is electric as we hit a turning point with the Seattle Salvage Lumber Warehouse launching in 2026. In this role, you will be a key player in this groundbreaking effort, managing regional resources to ensure lumber is reused across the county. We need a dynamic connector who can forge powerful partnerships to scale our impact and lead the way in industry training.

From championing "2-bin" collection systems to educating construction sites in the field, you will be the driving force transforming how our industry views and handles resources. This is your chance to turn environmental passion into measurable, world-changing action!

We are filling one Career Service position and may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions in the following 6 months. The classification of this position is Project/Program Manager II.

About this Role:

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work. Position would contribute to implementing innovative and creative efforts that will advance construction and demolition, green building, sustainability, climate response and equity and social justice. These efforts will support meeting our Zero Waste of Resources goals by 2030 and overall climate reduction goals for the County. This is an opportunity to be part of improving institutional changes to better serve the public and provide greater benefits to our community regarding an equitable, socially just, prosperous, and healthy future.

We also have a new County Executive with dynamic and progressive priorities including:

* Breaking the Cycle:
Addressing homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.

* Building More:
Expanding housing, child care, transit, and infrastructure.

* Boots on the Ground:
Making King County government more visible, connected, and community-driven.

* Better Government:
Delivering a government that is more transparent, efficient, and accountable.

Our program has the ability to connect with each of these areas in ways that provide opportunities for creative and innovative projects.

About the Team:

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that serves the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County Agency for delivering Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) goals for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70 percent.

KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. The Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Section leads the Division's efforts on product stewardship, policy, developing end markets for recycled materials, recycling, environmental stewardship, and several compliance programs.

Notable among those are the Waste Stream Compliance & Enforcement Program, green building, household hazardous waste and "Waste mobile" service, school education, and resource recovery.

Opportunity to Learn More:
We invite you to join an MS Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position. The Environmental Programs Managing Supervisor from the Recycling & Environmental Services section will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. We will hold this event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. To participate in the meeting, .

To join audio-only, please dial  and use the Meeting : #.

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. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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