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About the Role: The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is seeking two experienced Education Specialists to join our Education and Engagement team! The Education Specialist positions are an exciting opportunity to coordinate and teach diverse programs within WTD’s Education & Engagement Unit. These programs lead to more sustainable and high-quality community partnerships, engagement, education services, and career opportunities for local communities. King County provides many opportunities for career development and training to all staff. As an Education Specialist, you will help coordinate and deliver education programs within the Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) of WTD. This includes delivering programs located at our three main sites in Renton, Woodinville and Seattle (Georgetown), supporting daily functions, including coordination of logistics, staffing, and teaching at each site. About the team: The Education and Engagement team is a dedicated, passionate team whose mission is to support a diverse community to act as stewards of our environment. We do this by: increasing the community's understanding of and connection to their local water resources creating long-term partnerships and collaborative opportunities providing support and funding to community organizations, schools, and agencies supporting communities in capacity building and careers providing welcoming safe gathering spaces to support community needs The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) protects public health and the environment and provides equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. This position performs work remotely and onsite. Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: 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. As a King County Employee, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at . What You Will Be Doing: Teaching programs – teaching all ages about water systems including wastewater, stormwater, water quality, etc. Daily program onsite coordination – act as site coordinator for daily programs at teaching sites located in Renton, Woodinville and Seattle (Georgetown); direct on-the-ground coordination with educators, operations, and maintenance staff at these sites as needed. Education program development – planning and development of diverse education programs and curriculum focused on water topics in coordination with education program managers. Education program coordination – supporting administrative tasks such as support for program registration, staff scheduling, communications, and logistics necessary for successful education programs. Program leadership – support and/or lead one or more of the following program areas – family programs, adult workshops, community tours, teen intern program, City Soil Farm education programs, resource recovery programs, high school program, elementary school program and/or career programs. Qualifications You Bring: Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching about environmental issues to diverse age groups; with specific experience in K-12. Experience in developing diverse education programs and curriculum focused on environmental topics. Experience overseeing daily delivery of education programs; including coordinating safety, site logistics, and daily program needs. Experience working with diverse communities and commitment to Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) in the planning and delivery of education and engagement programs. Demonstrated experience and skill in working with external partners and the public. Established ability to manage administrative logistics needed to run successful education programs. Competencies you bring: Manages Complexity - Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Uncovers root causes to difficult problems. Decision Quality - Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. Builds Effective Teams - Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience. Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset. Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Drives Engagement - Structures the work so it aligns with people's goals and motivators. Empowers others. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: Experience in teaching informal education in the field. Knowledge of wastewater systems and/or experience in teaching about water (i.e., water quality, wastewater, stormwater, water ecosystems, etc.) Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work primarily onsite with some remote work when not supporting programs onsite. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites. Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with flexible schedules. This position is Exempt and not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA-WTD). Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. To apply, submit a: Complete Application Resume Cover Letter – Detailing your experience that makes you a good fit for this position. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Delores Venters at dventers@kingcounty.gov Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments. To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County

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