Supervisor II - Stormwater Services Mowing Crew
King County, Seattle, WA, United States
About the Role
This is a primarily field-based position, approximately 75% field, leading crews in the field while also performing essential administrative and planning work. As a vital member of the Stormwater Operations Group, you will supervise staff performing vegetation control maintenance, mowing, landscaping, weed removal, invasive weed removal, brush, and tree removal. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in aquatic environments.
What you will be doing
Managing multiple crews that maintain stormwater facilities to ensure proper function as designed and within time frames dictated by permitting and complying with prescribed maintenance standards.
Administrative tasks pertaining to staff, logging and tracking hours, distributing work, supervising work, training in equipment use, and safety training tracking.
Managing all equipment, tracking equipment purchase, use and maintenance.
Maintaining stormwater facilities by mowing, clearing, and removing brush, weeds, invasive weeds, trees and other debris.
Safely operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles such as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, remote mowers, trucks, trailers and other small landscaping equipment.
Working with other Section, Division and Department teams to improve efficiency of veg control and mowing, including space planning and cross-divisional or departmental coordination of work orders.
Communicating effectively between program stakeholders including members of the public.
Other facility maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications You Bring
A Bachelor's degree in natural resources management or similar; OR equivalent of 5 years’ experience working in a field similar to natural resources management.
Five years’ experience working in maintenance and operations of stormwater assets or municipal assets (roads, drainage, nature resources or utilities, etc.).
Five years’ experience leading teams.
Effective communication of technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
Commitment and understanding of equity and a demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.
Competencies You Bring
Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensures Accountability : Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Drivers Engagement : Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Situational Adaptability : Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
It would be Good if You Bring
Proficient in Cityworks or other Enterprise Asset Management System.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions while carrying equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to trailer equipment safely.
A final offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment physical.
Working Conditions
The Supervisor II position for Stormwater Services Mowing Crew is primarily field‑based, working approximately 75% in the field and 25% in a hybrid model. The primary onsite location is 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 90856. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Location
The primary onsite location is 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 90856. Crew members will report daily to this address unless an alternative location is approved by the Supervisor/Manager.
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 not overtime eligible.
Union Representation
This position is non‑represented.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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This is a primarily field-based position, approximately 75% field, leading crews in the field while also performing essential administrative and planning work. As a vital member of the Stormwater Operations Group, you will supervise staff performing vegetation control maintenance, mowing, landscaping, weed removal, invasive weed removal, brush, and tree removal. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in aquatic environments.
What you will be doing
Managing multiple crews that maintain stormwater facilities to ensure proper function as designed and within time frames dictated by permitting and complying with prescribed maintenance standards.
Administrative tasks pertaining to staff, logging and tracking hours, distributing work, supervising work, training in equipment use, and safety training tracking.
Managing all equipment, tracking equipment purchase, use and maintenance.
Maintaining stormwater facilities by mowing, clearing, and removing brush, weeds, invasive weeds, trees and other debris.
Safely operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles such as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, remote mowers, trucks, trailers and other small landscaping equipment.
Working with other Section, Division and Department teams to improve efficiency of veg control and mowing, including space planning and cross-divisional or departmental coordination of work orders.
Communicating effectively between program stakeholders including members of the public.
Other facility maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications You Bring
A Bachelor's degree in natural resources management or similar; OR equivalent of 5 years’ experience working in a field similar to natural resources management.
Five years’ experience working in maintenance and operations of stormwater assets or municipal assets (roads, drainage, nature resources or utilities, etc.).
Five years’ experience leading teams.
Effective communication of technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
Commitment and understanding of equity and a demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.
Competencies You Bring
Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensures Accountability : Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Drivers Engagement : Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Situational Adaptability : Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
It would be Good if You Bring
Proficient in Cityworks or other Enterprise Asset Management System.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions while carrying equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to trailer equipment safely.
A final offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment physical.
Working Conditions
The Supervisor II position for Stormwater Services Mowing Crew is primarily field‑based, working approximately 75% in the field and 25% in a hybrid model. The primary onsite location is 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 90856. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Location
The primary onsite location is 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 90856. Crew members will report daily to this address unless an alternative location is approved by the Supervisor/Manager.
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 not overtime eligible.
Union Representation
This position is non‑represented.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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