Job Description

Posting number: 2026HD28164

Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division: Wastewater Treatment

Job classification: Wastewater Construction Management III (W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources, Wastewater, Maintenance

Summary

This position is open to the general public and King County Employees.

The Construction Management Unit in the WTD is seeking a Wastewater Construction Management III – Mechanical Inspector to inspect a variety of construction contracts including, work order, design-bid-build (low bid/lump sum), general contractor/construction manager, and design build type contracts with ($10k-$100M+). This is an opportunity to do challenging work on a variety of construction projects that help to protect our environment.

About The Role

You as our hire will provide inspection of mechanical construction activities including installation of pumps, piping, and all mechanical appurtenances found in a wastewater treatment plant or pump station. You will be able to recognize correct work, safe work, and work well coordinating construction activities with the team.

Inspects and documents Mechanical construction in an industrial environment. Ensures work is performed safely and correctly and in compliance with drawings and specifications. You will be part of a team that prides itself in ensuring proper upgrades to our aging infrastructure to keep wastewater flowing as designed and keeps the environment safe.

About The Team

King County is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, results-focused, accountable, innovative, professional, fair and just. The Mechanical Inspector unit embodies these values and is a great team to work for enabling its team members to utilize their skills and free thinking to solve problems.

About WTD

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. 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 King County Employee, 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.

Examples of duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Review submittals and shop drawings from contractors and subcontractors for conformance with contract plans and specifications.
• Ensure that construction is in compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Prepare field notes and submit daily written reports regarding the projects in progress. Prepare other written reports as requested.
• Assist in contractual change order preparations and negotiations.
• Interpret construction schedules for progress impacts and slippage.
• Provide input as required for contract dispute resolution.
• Review and interpret engineering design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with acceptable construction methods and wastewater treatment requirements.
• Provide written comments to project team during the design review process.
• Monitor the work performance of contractors and assist in the review of progress payment applications.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of the construction of mechanical and structural facilities, especially as applied to wastewater treatment or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with managing construction activities in operational environments and knowledge of hazards and safety procedures involved.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications as applied to wastewater treatment facility and large conveyance systems.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, with emphasis on mechanical and conveyance system installations.
• Ability to inspect materials and workmanship and recognize deficiencies and omissions requiring correction.
• Knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, specifications and standards.

Competencies You Bring:

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Required Licenses- A valid Washington State driver's license, and a complete Washington State 5-year Driving Abstract from the Dept. of Licensing (to be provided before a final offer).

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Experience working in active treatment plants and pump stations and/or industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with setting large pumps.

Supplemental information

Work Location: 2500 West Jameson Street Seattle, WA 98199

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is non-exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. You will be required to work when contractors are on-site.

Working Conditions: Work is performed mainly in the field at wastewater treatment facilities of various types throughout King County. These sites may not be served by public transit. There will be frequent entry into hazardous confined spaces to perform work that may require the individual to work bent over while walking through small pipelines or other confined spaces. Inspection work requires entry into live sewer pipelines and structures. Live sewer pipelines and structures contain domestic, commercial, and industrial waste including medical waste and a variety of industrial solvents. Exposure to raw sewage, blood borne pathogens, potentially hazardous chemicals, street traffic and electrical installations is part of the normal working condition. Unusual hazards, including explosive gases, toxic gases, and infectious, disease-producing micro-organisms may be present. Extensive driving is also required, and a vehicle is assigned to the position. Work pressure, disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule is expected to occur.

Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees’ Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division,

Physical Requirements: The position requires lifting and carrying material and equipment, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 100 lbs.Working in confined spaces and live sewer pipelines may require walking in a bent over position for long distances.Capable and willing to use personal safety equipment such as respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), if required Ability to traverse active construction sites and operating treatment/conveyance facilities.Application Instructions: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. Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)Tentative Interviews - Week of 12/07To apply, submit a:Complete ApplicationCover LetterNote: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerlyTwitter), 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.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.Application ProcessIf you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Helen David at Hdavid@kingcounty.gov.King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.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.