Salary: $56.83 - $72.03 Hourly
Location : South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number:
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
Inspection of the civil/structural and related mechanical components of construction projects, including standalone contracts at WTD Treatment Plants (primarily the South Treatment Plant), various WTD offsite facilities, and other WTD facilities throughout the County as needed. Ensure compliance with the Contract documents and code for the repair and/or installation of various components of WTD's including pipelines, earthwork, shoring, concrete (foundations, above and below grade structures, etc.), paving, structural steel, and other work involving the civil/structural trades. Contract value amounts vary from small <$10k work orders to large $200M+ lump sum and alternative delivery contracts.

You will have the opportunity to cultivate effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, project teams, and operations and maintenance staff through mutual understanding of goals, efficient communication, and trust.

About the Role:
The function of the Civil/Structural Inspector performs daily, in-person, contractor/construction oversight and field inspection on small(<$10k) to large (<$300M), high-and-low profile Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects with primary civil/structural discipline/trade scopes in coordination with other Construction Managers (CM), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Contractor staff. The Inspector function is primarily responsible for the daily in-field oversight and monitoring of contractor field activity, daily documentation of progress, construction activity, resources used, identifying, and communicating imminent construction issues and close collaboration and coordination of construction activities with O&M to avoid operational impacts.

As the onsite field representative, the ideal candidate will "hit-the-ground-running, be a quick learner and upon onboarding/training, quickly apply high level of integrity and emotional intelligence on projects assigned, as field representative leading overall daily onsite construction activity, by applying quality control services, building rapport with other project team members in achieving project objectives. Ideal candidate will model behavior reflective of conduct expected of County staff whose job duties involve carrying out job functions and use of County resources autonomously, with little to no supervision and in work environments, likely observable by the Public. Ideal candidate will possess the ability to mentor junior classification or new hires.

About the Team:
This position supports civil and structural discipline inspection assignments on standalone lump sum and construction work order contracts administered by WTD's Construction Management Office's for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects at WTD plants and offsite facilities as directed.
Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Coordinate work with Project Representative, Contractor, and Operations & Maintenance team.
• Perform construction inspections to ensure construction is compliant with the contract specifications and plans.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with wastewater treatment requirements.
• Document work performed in the Daily Inspection Report and upload to SharePoint and asset management databases.
• Take photo documentation and upload to SharePoint.
• Apply experience and help solve construction problems.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of the construction of civil/structure elements of construction especially as applied to wastewater treatment facilities.
• Two years of technical school training in civil engineering, or a related technical field and one (1) year of progressively responsible construction inspection or sub-professional engineering experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  • Or Six years of progressively responsible construction inspection or responsible engineering experience is required preferably in the fields of construction inspection.
  • Or Three years of experience as a Wastewater Construction Management II is required.
• Experience with managing construction activities in operational environments and knowledge of hazards and safety procedures involved.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications as applied to wastewater treatment facility and large conveyance systems.
• Ability to inspect materials and workmanship and recognize deficiencies and omissions requiring correction.
• Knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including ability to use computer word processing, data analysis and documentation management.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• A valid Washington State driver's license is required.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Experience in trenchless pipeline construction or rehabilitation.
• Experience in the construction or maintenance of industrial equipment such as raw sewage pumps, screens, HVAC, odor control equipment, etc

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057, and other assigned WTD Offsite Facilities.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA).

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.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (dates subject to change):

• Panel Interview (in-person/onsite at Brightwater Treatment Plant) - late September-early October 2026

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Rodney Dungo, HR Analyst at [email protected].

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Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

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