Vivinavi : Seattle : (United States) Seattle

Continuous Improvement Manager [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4718626 ] 11/07/2024 01:11 PM PST
*This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.* 

*About the Role:* 
The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts which support the division’s strategic objectives to maximize efficiencies, eliminate waste and improve process workflows. This position facilitates cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with WTD staff at all levels throughout the division to identify, analyze and evaluate issues to determine business benefit, potential cost savings, and productivity, and coach and mentor staff in the application of lean methods to improve processes. This position works out of the Director’s Office to manage WTD's planning and execution of continuous improvement priorities across the division's four sections: Project Planning and Delivery, Operations & Maintenance, Environmental & Community Services, and Finance & Administration. 
 
WTD is a diverse, complex, growing organization. This position engages in projects that impact policy, organizational structure, and process redesign involving considerable scope and long-term commitments. The Continuous Improvement Manager works with Division leaders and managers in vision setting and strategic deployment and provides process improvement training and coaching. This position has the potential for leadership growth and may be responsible for staff supervision through direct or matrixed reporting.

*About the Team:*
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. You will be a key part of one of King County’s largest, most complex capital programs with a variety of interesting, challenging, and critical projects. You will be supporting the growth and strategic development of the largest capital program in King County with projects and programs stretching across 2200 square miles.  

To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 800 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.

We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency _that services over 2.3 million King County residents_. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

*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 a Continuous Improvement Manager,* *you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at* http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the *Wastewater Treatment Division* [ http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp ] of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, *comprehensive benefits* [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx ], and growth opportunities.* body { font-size: 1em; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #333333; }

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