Company Profile

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Company Overview

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division has been committed to protecting and improving water quality for more than 40 years.

The agency employs about 800 people who plan, design, build, and operate treatment facilities. Our employees also enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharged to the system, and we educate the public and businesses on ways to protect water quality.

To our agency, success means clean water. It means honoring our legacy while keeping a promise to another generation that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy.

It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency.

Benefits

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:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
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: King County employees are eligible to 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
10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite gyms and activity centers
Employee giving program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

Positions Available
  • 1 day ago

    Lead Test Engineer - Technology Assessment Program

    King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks - Multiple locations

    About the Role:We are seeking a wastewater industry leader to lead WTD s Technology Assessment Program (TAP). WTD is a leader in piloting and assessing new treatment technologies and working with academic researchers and colleagues across the industry. TAP resides in the Policy Research group which ensures that WTD has a well-thought-out approach to research, testing and policy initiatives to support emerging regulations and new developments in research and technology. Join our team of proactive, ...

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