Supervising Project Manager/Ecologist

Salary


$136,281.39 - $172,744.42 Annually

Location


Seattle - Regional area, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026JJ27012

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

WLRD -Water & Land Resources

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA


Exempt

Bargaining Unit


C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time


Full Time

Hours/Week


40 hours/week

Summary

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future career service Capital Project Manager IV positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months.


Are you passionate about restoring rivers, wetlands, floodplains, and nearshore habitats while leading a team of dedicated environmental professionals? King County's Habitat Restoration Unit is seeking two (2) Supervising Project Manager/Ecologists (Capital Project Manager IV) to lead complex habitat restoration and mitigation projects that support salmon recovery, ecological resilience, and healthy watersheds throughout the region.


About the Role

In this role, you will provide both technical and people leadership. You will oversee a team of ecologists and project managers while managing high-profile capital projects from planning and design through permitting, construction, and long-term stewardship. You will work closely with tribes, regulatory agencies, consultants, engineers, scientists, and community partners to deliver projects that provide lasting environmental benefits for people, fish, and wildlife.

As a member of the Habitat Restoration Unit leadership team, you will help shape program priorities, support staff development, balance resources across a dynamic project portfolio, and advance strategic initiatives that strengthen the delivery of restoration work across King County. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental leader who enjoys mentoring others, navigating complex challenges, and making a tangible impact on the health of our region's natural systems.

About the Team

The Habitat Restoration Unit is part of the Capital Delivery Section within King County's Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD). Our team plans, designs, and delivers restoration and mitigation projects that improve habitat conditions for salmon and other native species while increasing ecological resilience throughout King County.

WLRD delivers a diverse portfolio of environmental services, including stormwater management, flood risk reduction, salmon recovery, agricultural and forestry support, and noxious weed control. This work places the division at the center of many of the region's most important environmental initiatives, including implementation of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan, Clean Water Healthy Habitat, the Strategic Climate Action Plan, the Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan, and the Land Conservation Initiative.

Our team values collaboration, scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. We work closely with tribes, local communities, regulatory agencies, and partner organizations to develop solutions that support healthy ecosystems and more resilient communities. If you are motivated by meaningful public service and want to help shape the future of habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest, we encourage you to apply.

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 Supervising Project Manager/Ecologist (Capital Project Manager IV) , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) of King County. 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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for a team of 4-6 ecologists and project managers. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, supervising, coaching, evaluating performance, overseeing work plans, and providing training and professional development opportunities.

• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects addressing high priority restoration and mitigation needs throughout King County.

• Provide expert-level review and guidance to other ecologists and project managers. This includes capital project supervision, regulatory guidance, document review, ecological training (desktop and field), and other on-the-job mentoring and training.

• Participate as member of the Unit leadership team, managing program work, regulatory initiatives, assigning and balancing work, and collaborating with other Capital Delivery Section supervisors to build a community of practice for ecologists.

• Proactively apply principles of Equity and Social Justice through hiring, staff development, capital project planning and implementation, contracting, partnership with tribes, and communication and engagement with partners and the public. This includes the ability to identify and address potential inequities in processes, decisions and outcomes.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• A combination of education and experience in a relevant field or discipline that clearly demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the core work duties of the position.
  
  
• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible capital project management and ecological design and permitting work experience that provide the skills necessary to perform the core work duties of this position.
  
  
  
• Demonstrated experience managing the work of others, including assigning and scheduling work, reviewing products, and providing training and oversight.
  
  
• Experience developing work order requests and budgets, negotiating with consultants, and managing contracts.
  
  
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in situations requiring cross-cultural sensitivity and centering racial equity, social justice principles, and environmental justice.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
  
  

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Racially Just: Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.

It Would Be Nice If You Also Bring:

• Demonstrated experience inspecting, overseeing, or supervising construction projects.
• Experience implementing habitat restoration, mitigation, flood protection, stormwater, or related capital projects in aquatic environments similar to those in the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS Pro), and MS Excel or other programs for data analysis.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: The Habitat Restoration Unit works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104. Other work locations are at project sites and other site locations near the rivers of King County.
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position will work a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Work outside the typical work schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.
• Union Representation: These positions are represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
• Necessary Special Requirements:
  • Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.
  • The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
• Physical Requirement: This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather conditions with slippery, uneven surfaces or other dynamic conditions. Field conditions include nearshore areas with steep bluffs and beaches with variable substrate size and wetlands, rivers, and floodplains in brushy, forested environments, ravines, and agricultural lands. Work tasks may also include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Capital Project Manager IV classification and having passed probation) . 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. The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical. Please ensure that your application materials clearly detail how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this posting.

Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
• Resume.

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.


Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .

Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website .

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Guided by our " True North " , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.


King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.


For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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