Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Water Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III
King County Department of Water & Land Resources, Seattle, Washington
Summary:
This position is open to current King County employees only. The Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III will support complex projects that protect and enhance water quality. The role serves as a subject matter expert on water quality permitting issues for capital projects during design and implementation. It provides opportunities to apply and enhance technical skills related to construction site water management, erosion and sediment controls, and water quality compliance oversight.
the Role
Use technical expertise to support a wide range of capital projects and programs during all phases of project delivery. Independently manage a diverse portfolio to ensure timely acquisition of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP), King County Industrial Waste (KCIW) permits, and local municipality stormwater and sanitary sewer permits.
Coordinate the development of project strategies for temporary erosion and sediment control and site water management with consultants and county project teams. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) functions during construction to ensure water quality requirements are met.
Job Duties- Serve as a water quality subject matter expert for complex, high-risk capital and operating projects where guidance may not exist.
- Provide technical expertise on construction site water management and sediment/erosion control during design and implementation.
- Conduct weekly construction site inspections of temporary erosion and sediment controls (TESC) and water quality permit compliance.
- Develop scopes of work for consultant support of capital projects.
- Coordinate with Washington Department of Ecology, King County Industrial Waste, and local jurisdictions to resolve construction challenges and ensure compliance with surface water quality and sanitary sewer requirements.
- Support other Water Quality and Mitigation and Monitoring staff as needed.
- Extensive knowledge of water quality principles, including competency in environmental engineering, planning, geology, hydrology, water resource management, environmental monitoring, or related fields.
- At least five years of experience conducting construction inspections with responsibilities for compliance with Construction Stormwater General Permit and King County Industrial Waste permits.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for conveying complex technical information to multidisciplinary teams, contractors, leadership, regulatory agencies, and diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze and summarize complex data to inform project planning and construction implementation.
- Excellent technical writing skills, including editorial review and preparation of environmental planning documents and scopes of work.
- Experience working with construction contract specifications and contractors to ensure water management plans meet permitted conditions.
- Knowledge of dewatering processes, permit implications, and procedures for managing dewatering discharges.
- Knowledge of critical area protections and restoration principles.
- Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
- Manages Ambiguity – Operate effectively when conditions are uncertain or the way forward is unclear.
- Decision Quality – Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
- Certified Erosion Control and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).
- ISA Certified Arborist.
- Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).
- Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD).
- Outdoor work in uneven terrain; typically no more than 3 hours per day, year round, as required by project schedules.
- Exposure to onsite construction noise during weekly inspections.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement pension plan and 457(b)…
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