Seattle Public Utilities · 1 day ago
Remediation Source Control Technical Lead
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Remediation and Source Control Lead to lead critical efforts in cleaning up and protecting Seattle’s waterways. The role involves driving regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and technical analysis to guide city investments and prevent future recontamination.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support Seattle's remediation obligations by guiding source control-related solids sampling, establishing long-range source control planning, conducting pollutant spatial and trend analysis, and compiling associated regulatory reporting
Oversee particle transport and pollutant loading modeling and associated responsive planning in consultation with internal and external remediation partners, including municipalities and regulatory agencies
Oversee consultant contracts, including work planning and budgets, for data collection and analysis related to Early Action Areas and remediation sites
Collaborate with the City of Seattle remediation team to plan and implement source control strategies within remediation basins
Assist the stormwater policy advisor and stormwater source control staff in drafting and updating the Source Control Implementation Plan and annual regulatory reports
Attend internal and external meetings with City staff, regulatory agencies, and members of the public to support remediation negotiations, planning, and public participation efforts
Lead SPU’s PCB in building materials team, coordinating with a multi-jurisdictional team to address potential TSCA site impacts on remediation and conveyance assets
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences, planning (with emphasis on environmental issues), public administration/policy (with emphasis on natural resources), or related field
Minimum of three years of experience in environmental research, environmental law, impact analysis, environmental compliance, toxic substance management, or a related field
Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability
Preferred
Experience working on environmental remediation such as CERCLA or MTCA sites
Expertise supporting modeling work such as pollutant loading or particle transport
Proficiency conveying complex environmental regulations and activities to persons with varied backgrounds
Extensive understanding of contaminants and associated environmental regulations
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Free Orca Pass
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Public Utilities
We foster healthy people, the environment, and the economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations.