Recycled Water Project Manager

Recycled Water Project Manager

Salary: $ - $ annually

Location:

King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type: Career Service (Exec)

Job Number:

Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division:
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit: W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff

Full- or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

The Resource Recovery unit within the Operations & Maintenance Section of King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division strives to bring valuable resources, technology, and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable future. The Recycled Water Project Manager (Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III) offers a unique opportunity to support King County’s recycled water initiatives by driving outcomes for the recycled water program, county wastewater treatment plants, and recycled distribution systems.

You will serve as a subject matter expert in recycled (reclaimed) water and participate in a range of planning and multi‑jurisdictional efforts, including planning, project management, technical leadership, and execution of project tasks. King County is reducing long‑term discharges to Puget Sound by producing and using recycled water as a valuable resource. Recycled water helps return nutrients to the environment, conserves drinking water, and keeps more freshwater in rivers and streams for fish and wildlife.

To fulfill this mission, we ensure recycled water meets or exceeds quality standards, promote water reuse across the region, deliver recycled water reliably and efficiently, and educate the public about the safety and benefits of water reuse. If you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and want to make a meaningful impact on regional sustainability, this role offers that opportunity.

You’ll join the Renewable Products & Services work group, surrounded by professionals who value innovation, performance, and transformation, and contribute to shaping the future of wastewater resource recovery.

This position supports reuse of highly treated wastewater—marketed as recycled water—across King County’s treatment plants and distribution systems. By developing policy recommendations, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, the role advances the County’s sustainability goals by reducing discharges to Puget Sound, conserving drinking water supplies, and supporting regional climate resilience. As part of the Resource Recovery Unit in the Operations & Maintenance Section, you’ll join a mission‑driven team at the forefront of sustainable resource recovery.

This role blends stakeholder engagement, environmental compliance, and strategic planning to deliver real‑world climate solutions.

The Renewable Products & Services work group within the Resource Recovery Unit includes both the Recycled Water and Biosolids Programs. This position serves in the Recycled Water Program, which transforms highly treated wastewater into a reliable resource for environmental restoration, irrigation, climate mitigation and other non‑potable uses. Recycled water is produced at our treatment plants to rigorous quality standards, ensuring it is safe, dependable, and protective of public and environmental health.

• Support strategic planning for the Recycled Water Program, including long‑range planning and alignment with division‑wide resource recovery goals across the Renewable Products & Services work group.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including water users, partner agencies, regulators, external and internal work groups.
• Develop strategies to expand recycled water use, support customer success, and advance regional water reuse initiatives.
• Represent King County in external stakeholder meetings and planning groups involving water reuse and water resources management.
• Participate in strategic planning, policy, design and implementation efforts and recommendations related to water reuse and water resources management for internal teams, leadership, and cross‑divisional…