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Position Description Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking two temporary seasonal Watershed Inspectors with an assigned work location of North Bend. This unique assignment will be within the Watershed Protection unit at Cedar Falls and is critical in ensuring protection for more the 100,000 acres of forested lands as the source water for 1.4 million drinking water customers. Interested individuals should be comfortable working in the mountains in all weather conditions and in most cases alone.    SPU has opportunities for   two   temporary assignments lasting up to 6 months.      About Seattle Public Utilities:   Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a  Community Centered Utility  working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million...

Position Description Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced   Environmental Scientist   (Civil Engr Spec,Sr) to be a part of the Engineering and Technical Services Division. This division is responsible for providing engineering services for SPU’s capital improvement, and operations and maintenance projects. If you are interested in putting your problem-solving skills to work, SPU wants you.   About Seattle Public Utilities:      Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high-quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.4 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the...

Position Description Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has an opening for a   Clean City Senior Planning & Development Specialist (Plng&Dev Spec, Sr)   in the People, Community and Culture Branch. This position will be tasked with coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of the Litter Abatement Program (LAP). In addition to managing the LAP program, the position will also focus on edu-enforcement with illegal dumping to help identify longer-term strategies for prevention and enforcement. This unique opportunity offers the ability to analyze, adapt, and advance current efforts. Prospective candidates that will flourish can bring creativity and innovation, analytical ability, an adaptive mindset, and a passion for sustainability and the community. About Seattle Public Utilities:  Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services,...

Some of what you'll be doing:   The Port of Seattle is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for their Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering position. This critical position will be an integral part of the Port’s executive leadership team. The Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering plays a key role in helping the Port achieve its goal to be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America.  Leading a team of professionals and subject matter experts, this position will meet the Port’s goals by meeting all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources, meeting or exceeding environmental agency requirements for buildings on, and stormwater leaving, Port owned or operated facilities, reducing air pollutants and carbon emissions, and restoring, creating and enhancing Green/Duwamish/Elliott habitat.  It will also provide strategic oversight to the Engineering and Construction Management staff...

Description Intern - Surface Water Management (Freshwater Ecology Intern) - Seasonal Spend your summer gaining valuable career experience with Snohomish County as a   Freshwater Ecology Intern . We are hiring two highly motivated internship candidates to join our Surface Water Management team for the 2021 field season.    Intern Job Summary Your internship at Snohomish County will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and start paving your way to a career.    SWM provides a wide variety of public programs and services to preserve and improve the health of Snohomish County’s water resources and natural systems and to reduce road and property flooding. Interns gain hands-on experience under the direction of water resource professionals.     As a Freshwater Ecology intern, you will:   Assist with the collection of water quality, habitat, and hydrologic data on rivers, streams and lakes. Learn to use common equipment for sampling in freshwater systems. Manage data...

Description Sustainability Internship 10 hours per week for 15 Weeks$16.00 per hour THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF FEBRUARY 12 , 2021   Why It's a Great Opportunity:     This is a great learning  designed to provide public sector sustainability job experience in a career field that is growing rapidly.  The Sustainable Resources Division of Planning and Public Works is focused on making Pierce County a better place to live through safe and effective solid waste management and reducing greenhouse gases. Our employees are very focused on the work and care deeply about doing a good job.   Why It's a Great Department:  The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers.  This is a department that is customer service oriented, with a wide scope of work and a supportive management team. The department values training and peer mentorship, and...

ERM is looking for part-time Environmental Inspection and Sampling Technicians to work hours at various warehouse and distribution centers in Port Angeles, WA for an ongoing environmental sampling and inspection project. Training will be provided for all site-specific security and sampling procedures, and travel and expenses will be reimbursed. This is an on-call, part-time position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Travel to warehouse and distribution facilities in Port Angeles, WA Collect storm water samples from parking lot outfalls after a qualifying rain event.  Would be alerted approximately 4-8 hours before sampling is required.  Work is weather-dependent (i.e., must be raining) and will be conducted during daylight hours. Conduct environmental inspections of warehouse and distribution facilities and exterior operating areas and record observations using inspection forms. The inspections and sampling support compliance with environmental regulations concerning spill...

Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA Description            As our community responds to the public health emergency, the Department of Ecology's priority is to keep our staff, candidates and the public safe. We are experiencing some delays as we transition to a virtual recruitment process. Thank you for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we are able. We encourage you to apply to open postings.   Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen   Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit. The   Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response    (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an   SPPR Program Modeling and Analysis...