Senior Geologist

The Water & Land Resources Division delivers a diverse portfolio of environmental services, including stormwater management, salmon recovery, flood risk management, noxious weed removal and supporting agriculture and forestry. All of these functions are supported by a top-notch science section and a property acquisition unit. This portfolio puts the Water and Land Resources Division at the center of key plans and initiatives launched by the King County Executive, including Clean Water Healthy Habitat, Strategic Climate Action Plan, Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan and the Land Conservation Initiative. The work we do is diverse, stimulating and at the forefront of addressing today's environmental challenges.

• Perform office and field studies to assess the potential impacts of restoration actions or other activities on natural resources in the river environment. Includes evaluating previous studies, collecting and analyzing data, predicting future behavior of natural resources, and writing reports. 

• Work with planners, engineers, and other scientists to identify and implement appropriate solutions to problems related to fluvial geomorphology, flood risk reduction, and critical salmon habitat.

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in earth science, geology, geomorphology or closely related field OR work equivalent, four (4) years in a relevant position.

• Three (3) years of work experience in the field of fluvial geomorphology.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Flexibility to work independently in a full-time telework environment while regularly collaborating on multiple project teams.

• Valid Washington State license in geology, or ability to obtain Washington State license in geology within six (6) months through reciprocity. 

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Nimble learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications.

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite visits at King Street Center 1-2 times per month and onsite field work 1-4 times per week. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work. 
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
• 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. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required from time to time.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill one (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of 3 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment. 
• Physical Requirement: This position will be required to traverse uneven terrain in weather conditions including possible inclement weather.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or [email protected].