Environmental Scientist III

King County Metro Transit Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Scientist III to provide environmental compliance oversight for King County Metro Transit Operations. In this role, you will: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations such as stormwater, industrial wastewater discharges, spill response, underground storage tanks, hazardous waste, and air quality. Coordinate and implement projects that mitigate the environmental impacts of bus activities. Establish and manage a comprehensive recycling and waste minimization program. Educate fellow employees on environmental compliance efforts. Perform both office and field duties throughout King County, share in 24/7 on-call duties, conduct training, and work closely with Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and regulatory personnel. Act as the department's liaison with regulatory agencies, participate in inspections, and resolve compliance issues. Coordinate the work of Equipment Operators assigned to the Environmental workgroup. Foster an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following traits: Motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude in settings of ambiguity. Build relationships through shared goals and influence. Lifelong learner with a curiosity mindset. Effective open-minded communicator, organized. Adaptable to change, remaining positive and solutions-oriented. Resilient, open to feedback, and not afraid to fail. Recruitment Information This is a term-limited temporary (TLT) / Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of up to 17 months, with the possibility of extension. It may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future vacancies valid up to twelve months. Who May Apply This position is open to King County employees and the public. Minimum Qualifications At least 3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in environmental compliance in either private or public sectors. Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, environmental field, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability and willingness to attend work on altered schedules, including swing and graveyard shifts, when providing environmental training to staff. Ability and willingness to be on-call 24/7 Monday through Friday for responding to environmental emergencies, including spills. Ability to travel across King County to perform fieldwork. Demonstrated experience interpreting analytical data and writing technical reports. Demonstrated experience managing an environmental compliance program. Knowledge of small-project management techniques and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to groups. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to document, prepare, and communicate information to staff. Skill in interpreting plans, specifications, drawings, and technical maps. Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical data. Skill in applying principles of customer service and continuous quality improvement. Skill in promoting mutual respect and acceptance; maintaining effective working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Skill in group problem-solving and decision-making. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, including working collaboratively, listening, managing conflicts or crises, and dealing with difficult situations. Customer service orientation and skill in building partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and employers. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand and walk under adverse field conditions. Willingness to wear protective clothing and PPE as required. Desirable Qualifications Professional experience developing and delivering an environmental compliance training program for staff. Professional experience in a vehicle maintenance organization or other workplaces employing skilled trade workers. Working knowledge of environmental regulations covering stormwater, industrial wastewater discharge, underground and aboveground storage tanks, dangerous waste generation, and air quality. Experience providing technical training, leadership, and/or day-to-day direction to employees. Five or more years of experience working in the environmental compliance field. Certifications and Training (required within 6 months of start date) 24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Transportation (Federal DOT hazmat training) Right of Way Worker Safety Confined Space Entrance First Aid/CPR Special Requirements A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If an out-of-state driver's license is held, it must be converted to a Washington state license within 30 days of hire. Union Membership This position is represented by PROTEC17.

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