Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Summary

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Environmental Scientist III positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months.

The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks is seeking an enthusiastic team player to serve as an Environmental Compliance Coordinator (Environmental Scientist III). If environmental protection is important to you, this role works with teams across the Division to ensure environmental regulations and permit conditions are met while delivering resource recovery and waste disposal services throughout King County.

Do you like variety? This position contributes to programs covering a wide variety of local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permit programs, and other requirements commonly applicable to operation of industrial sites.

Do you enjoy a challenge? The solid waste industry and environmental regulations are constantly changing, and the SWD must adapt to continue delivering high‑quality services to its customers. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting the Division’s mission to protect public health and the environment.

This environmental scientist position works with multidisciplinary teams across the Solid Waste Division to ensure the services we provide are done so in accordance with environmental regulations and industry best practices. The role will lead programs designed to achieve compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to industrial stormwater discharged from Solid Waste Division facilities such as landfills and transfer stations.

Additionally, the position will have opportunities to contribute to a variety of other compliance programs related to wastewater, solid waste handling & disposal, dangerous waste, spill prevention and response, and many others.

The Facility Engineering and Science Section (FESS) is a critical member of the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) team. Our engineers, scientists, technicians, and IT professionals support a variety of large‑scale programs and projects within SWD and are committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and providing critical services to the residents and businesses of King County.

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.

• Lead programs that support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits applicable to SWD transfer stations and active & closed landfills.
• Represent SWD in interactions with various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Perform site visits to evaluate compliance status and/or provide technical assistance for environmental problems. Accompany regulators on announced site visits, inspections, and audits.
• Track compliance program outcomes and effectiveness. Identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions to strengthen programs.
• Prepare, review, and/or submit environmental compliance documentation including, but not limited to, data reports, permit applications, and required plans.

Qualifications You Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, or the equivalent combination of training and experience
• A minimum of two years of environmental compliance work experience and broad knowledge of related technical, engineering, and scientific disciplines
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and laws, preferably those applicable to environmental management of solid waste facilities including, but not limited to, solid waste handling & disposal, post‑closure…