King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

When stormwater and flood management meet 🤝  $13 million in grant funding is now available from the King County Flood Control District for projects that reduce the impact of flooding! Eligible applicants include homeowner associations, schools, non-profits, tribes, cities and towns, and King County agencies. Apply by May 23, 2025! https://lnkd.in/gKnP9nHA Photos are from the Delridge Wetland Park in West Seattle. The project restored a small, neighborhood wetland near an elementary school and added gathering spots for outdoor education. 

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 🔥⚒️ Be a driving force in our Solid Waste Division by leveraging your welding expertise to maintain, repair, and fabricate critical equipment that ensures operational safety and efficiency. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚 ⚙️ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Apply your welding skills to maintain and enhance essential equipment, ensuring reliable performance. 💡 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Utilize a variety of tools and materials to create structural modifications and custom fabrications. ⚠️ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Contribute to safety and efficiency by ensuring equipment is in top working condition, preventing hazards for both employees and the public. 💬 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Work closely with the team to address safety concerns and enhance operational efficiency. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! - https://bit.ly/4kZO27c   #KingCountyJobs #SkilledTrades #MetalFabricator #WeldingCareers #Metalwork #WelderJobs #WeldingSkills #Welders #Metalwork

A toxic chemical in tires — 6PPDQ — is killing coho salmon in our region before they can spawn. But a solution may be within reach. Our scientists have tested a special bioretention soil mixture that filters this toxic chemical from stormwater. In lab tests, coho salmon exposed to filtered stormwater had a 100% survival rate. This potential breakthrough builds on years of regional collaboration and scientific innovation — and it’s just the beginning. Watch the video and learn more about the research, next steps, and King County’s plan to make stormwater safer for people and fish: https://lnkd.in/gchSWGHW

We’re hiring paid communications interns! Are you a junior or senior college student interested in government and communications? Join us this summer at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and gain real-world experience in media relations, social media, videography and photography, employee engagement, and high-profile press events. Internships are available with our Parks, Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Water and Land divisions, as well as our Director’s Office Public Affairs team. 📅 Apply now to spend your summer doing work that matters:  🔗https://lnkd.in/gF33iP7v Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or share!  #internship #communications #publicservice #govcomms #KingCounty #NowHiring #EnvironmentalCommunications 

🌊 Join Us as a Floodplain Policy Coordinator! 🌊 Are you passionate about environmental resilience and looking to make a tangible impact? Become part of the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS), a nationwide leader in floodplain management and flood risk reduction! We are seeking a Floodplain Policy Coordinator to join our collaborative team, dedicated to shaping safer, more resilient communities through sustainable floodplain management. Why Join Us? - Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to climate resilience and equitable outcomes. - Thrive in a workplace that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. - Work in a hybrid environment with opportunities for both fieldwork and policy development. What You’ll Do: - Coordinate Floodplain Development Permits: Review applications, ensure compliance with federal, state, and county standards, and enhance permitting processes. - FEMA Coordination: Analyze and support floodplain map revisions, provide technical assistance to property owners, and collaborate with FEMA. - Community Engagement: Communicate flood risk and regulatory requirements to community members, practitioners, and officials. - Post-Disaster Assessment: Conduct damage surveys and advocate for resilience-focused recovery strategies. - Policy Development: Monitor and contribute to floodplain policy updates to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. About the Team: Join a diverse team at RFMS, working to reduce flood risks, restore river processes, and promote flood-resilient communities. We’re looking for two passionate individuals to support policy development and implementation to safeguard King County’s future. Ready to make a difference? Apply below and help us create safer, more resilient communities! https://bit.ly/4bDsF7y Please help us get the word out by liking, sharing, and leaving an encouraging comment! #FloodplainManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability #FloodRiskReduction #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyCoordinator #NaturalResources #FloodplainPolicy #CommunitySafety #EnvironmentalImpact #KingCountyJobs #FloodResilience #SustainableCommunities #ClimateAction #GovernmentJobs #PolicyDevelopment #RiskManagement #GoPublic #GreenJobs

Testing trees for a changing climate 🌲  King County foresters are planting native tree seedlings sourced from warmer, drier regions to see how they grow in different conditions. The goal? To learn which might be best suited for the future climate in King County.  📍 Study sites across King County  📅 Monitoring tree growth over the next decade  This research will help inform future tree plantings. King County Executive Climate Office (ECO) Video Description: An interview with Paul Fischer at the Middle Issaquah Creek Natural Area, where King County foresters are planting seedlings.  https://lnkd.in/gcUFFi-y

🌊 Join Us as a Floodplain Policy Coordinator! 🌊 Are you passionate about environmental resilience and looking to make a tangible impact? Become part of the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS), a nationwide leader in floodplain management and flood risk reduction! We are seeking a Floodplain Policy Coordinator to join our collaborative team, dedicated to shaping safer, more resilient communities through sustainable floodplain management. Why Join Us? - Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to climate resilience and equitable outcomes. - Thrive in a workplace that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. - Work in a hybrid environment with opportunities for both fieldwork and policy development. What You’ll Do: - Coordinate Floodplain Development Permits: Review applications, ensure compliance with federal, state, and county standards, and enhance permitting processes. - FEMA Coordination: Analyze and support floodplain map revisions, provide technical assistance to property owners, and collaborate with FEMA. - Community Engagement: Communicate flood risk and regulatory requirements to community members, practitioners, and officials. - Post-Disaster Assessment: Conduct damage surveys and advocate for resilience-focused recovery strategies. - Policy Development: Monitor and contribute to floodplain policy updates to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. About the Team: Join a diverse team at RFMS, working to reduce flood risks, restore river processes, and promote flood-resilient communities. We’re looking for two passionate individuals to support policy development and implementation to safeguard King County’s future. Ready to make a difference? Apply below and help us create safer, more resilient communities! https://bit.ly/4bDsF7y Please help us get the word out by liking, sharing, and leaving an encouraging comment! #FloodplainManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability #FloodRiskReduction #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyCoordinator #NaturalResources #FloodplainPolicy #CommunitySafety #EnvironmentalImpact #KingCountyJobs #FloodResilience #SustainableCommunities #ClimateAction #GovernmentJobs #PolicyDevelopment #RiskManagement #GoPublic #GreenJobs

What's the best way to stay informed about careers with us? 1) Follow us on LinkedIn to hear about career options, news stories, and other topics tied to our work. 🌲 2) Job Alerts! - When visiting our careers page (https://bit.ly/3Hf1DVG), you can setup job alerts to receive notifications about positions the moment they are posted. 🏔️ Should you select "Natural Resources" as a Job Alert category, you will receive notifications about just our Departments positions. Check out our opportunities today and Go Public! #GoPublic #NaturalResources #EnvironmentalCareers #GreenJobs #Trades #IndustrialMaintenance #Engineering #ProjectManagement #Business&Finance #Operations #Finance #Accounting #EnvironmentalScience #CivilEngineering #Wastewater #SolidWaste #Parks #Water&LandResources

Join King County, WA for our second annual in-person contractor networking and open house! This highly anticipated event is FREE and aims to create valuable connections between small, minority- and women-owned businesses in the Puget Sound region and prime contractors and consultants.     Discover opportunities and gain insights into upcoming capital projects and contracts from various King County agencies, including Wastewater Treatment Division, Parks, Solid Waste Division, Water and Land Resources Division, King County Metro Transit, Road Services, Local Services, and Facilities Management Division.     Date: Monday, April 21  Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Location: Muckleshoot Events Center, 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002    Learn more and register to secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gCK9g2Sf  

Exciting opportunity! King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a dedicated Contract Delivery Specialist to join our team. This role is integral to supporting various procurements for capital projects and operational needs, ensuring successful contract administration for work orders within our division. You'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, assist with procurement processes, and manage contracts from initiation to closeout. As a Contract Delivery Specialist, you'll be responsible for creating ITB and RFP documents, reviewing scopes of work, managing contract amendments, and maintaining compliance with all regulations. Your role will also involve fostering relationships with vendors and stakeholders, contributing to a well-managed regional wastewater treatment system that serves over 2.3 million residents. King County is committed to equity, racial, and social justice. We seek candidates who are passionate about making a difference and thrive in collaborative environments. Apply now and join us in our mission to protect and restore the natural environment while promoting sustainable and equitable communities. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3DA5CxH #KingCounty #JobOpportunity #EquityAndInclusion #ContractDeliverySpecialist #HiringNow #GoPublic #Contracts