Salary : $70,899.09 - $89,868.48 Annually
Location : Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number:
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family

If no qualified internal candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered
This recruitment aims to fill (1) Career Service Inventory Purchasing Specialist II vacancy at the Brightwater Treatment Plant

This is an opportunity to support front line workers that protect the environment and keep wastewater infrastructure operating optimally.

About The Role:

King County Wastewater Treatment Division inventory purchasing specialists manages over 15,000 unique parts in our secured stores to be available when requested and provides procurement services to the trades(crafts) for all other non-inventory items. This position is responsible for overall material readiness of all equipment at the Brightwater WWTP through the procurement and dispensing of critical spare parts and materials.

About The Team:

The Inventory Management work group is small and diverse. We take on big challenges and always work to promote trust. We rely on each other for support, advice, and comradery.

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 an Inventory Purchasing Specialist II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory management
• Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system
• Work with AP to resolve discrepancies and billing for accuracy
• Purchasing goods and services

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of heavy duty and industrial parts
• Skill in the use of personal computers, word processors and database management software
• Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating manuals and catalogs

Competencies You Bring:

Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
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.
Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with either a 4/10 or 5/8 work schedule Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. 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 S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to routinely lift packages up to 50 pounds and Must be able to operate forklifts, pallets jacks and other material handling equipment as needed.

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
• Responses to the supplemental questions

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

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

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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.